Description THE EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve.
THE OPPORTUNITY Sheriff's Security Officers have the opportunity to serve their communities following the Sheriff's Mission and Vision, protecting the El Dorado County Government Buildings and Superior Courts, and the persons within. Sheriff's Security Officers are assigned to all Courthouses and specified Government Buildings within El Dorado County.
- This recruitment is specifically for South Lake Tahoe. Candidates will be assigned to the South Lake Tahoe Facilities, but some training will occur in Placerville. Candidates should be prepared to work in Placerville during training for the first week of employment.
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www.joinEDSO.org for more information!
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: - P rovide security to assigned Superior Court facilities.
- Protect persons and property within the assigned Courthouse.
- Observe and report any potential safety concerns or hazards.
- Control access to the building, utilizing metal detectors and other screening devices
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description
here.
Sheriff’s Personnel Unit will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following requirements:
Sheriff's Security Officer I- Equivalent to graduation from High School
- Be at least 21 years of age at time of application
- Two (2) years of experience working with members of the public.
- License and Certifications must be successfully completed within first year of employment
- California POST Arrest and Firearms training course as described in Penal Code Section 832
- California POST Baton course
- Obtain and maintain firearms qualifications
- Obtain and maintain CPR Certification
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record
Sheriff's Security Officer II- In addition to the above, one (1) year of experience equivalent to the County's class of Sheriff’s Security Officer I.
Click
here to view the minimum qualifications for Sheriff's Security Officer, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Miah Linson in the Sheriff’s Personnel Unit at linsonr @edso.org .
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Sheriff’s Personnel Unit will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. Those qualified applicants will be notified by email at least one week prior to testing date.
A written exam, the POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery, or PELLET-B, will be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking and placement on the eligibility list. The examination has been tentatively scheduled for
Tuesday, September 17 , 2024 . No other exam dates will be offered for this recruitment. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email prior to the examination. Previous PELLET-B scores may be eligible to be used in this recruitment.
Candidates must obtain a T-Score of 42.0 or higher to move forward in the recruitment process. If an applicant has provided a qualifying T-Score that has been obtained within one year of this scheduled test date, they may be excused from this test administration.
Candidates who obtain a passing T-Score will be referred to the Hiring Manager for interviews and selection.
Referred applicants will be required to complete a pre-investigative questionnaire. Based on the information provided, applicants may be disqualified based on criteria set forth in Part 7, Section 706.1 of the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules and in conjunction with Sheriff’s Selection Policy 1000. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
Please refer to Sheriff's Policy 1000 - Selection Standards for more information regarding disqualifying events in an applicants background.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here .
Based on the Sheriff's Office needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting applicants for Sheriff's Security Officer . This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time and extra help vacancies.
We currently have the following vacancies:
One (1) vacancy located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Click
here for Frequently Asked Questions.
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Prior to conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation. Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.
Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
- 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Local Shopping Gems
The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!
For your Health and Well-Being: - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Basic Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Discounts on gym memberships
For your Financial Future: - CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
- Optional Life Insurance
For your Work/Life Balance: - Paid Holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accruals
To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado
please visit our website located here. Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
