CAREER DESCRIPTION SHERIFF’S CADET (Extra Help Office Trainee)
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This classification is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase
Applications and supplemental information will be accepted through Friday, August 30, 2024 These are Extra Help temporary positions (not permanent positions). Incumbents will be periodically rotated through assignments and work locations and may require working weekends and holidays. RECRUITMENT / POSITION INFORMATIONThis recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Sheriff’s Cadet extra help positions within the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
THE DEPARTMENTThe Orange County Sheriff’s Department is among the largest in the nation, providing exemplary law enforcement services focused on a collaborative, dedicated and innovative approach to public safety. Our nearly 4,000 sworn and professional staff are committed to serving the needs of Orange County through six organizational Commands comprised of 23 Divisions. Together, these Commands and Divisions provide services including land, air and sea-based patrol, custody operations, investigative services, emergency management, coroner services, forensics, and specialty operations, among an extensive list of other public safety services.
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THE OPPORTUNITY The Sheriff’s Cadet Program provides valuable training and experience to those interested in a career in law enforcement. In a training capacity and under direct supervision, Cadets perform a variety of routine and progressive law enforcement related duties of greater responsibility. Cadets must be at least 18 years old and enrolled in a minimum of 6 college course units. In addition, Cadets must be service-oriented and possess knowledge of basic office practices; business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation; strong communication skills and the ability to read and understand laws, rules and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department policies and procedures; and carry out instructions, analyze situations and determine appropriate responses.
Do you have what it takes to be an Orange County Sheriff’s Department Cadet? WORK SCHEDULE Shifts vary by assignment, but may include days, night, weekends and holidays (20 hours max).
DUTIES Incumbentsin this position support Sheriff’s Department Personnel in an office and field setting with various law enforcement related functions such as:
- Record keeping, answer telephones, and filing
- Assist in the processing and booking of evidence
- Assist with activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
- Perform fingerprinting of individuals
- Assist with equipment and weapon inventory and maintenance
- Assist with inventory control of departmental supplies
- Provide information and assistance to the public
- Assist with DUI check points and Command Posts at major crime scenes
- Assist with transporting Department vehicles
- Direct traffic at special public events
POSSIBLE WORK ASSIGNMENTS - Coroner
- Custody Operations
- Emergency Communications
- Emergency Management
- Financial/Administrative Services
- Harbor Patrol
- OC Crime Lab
- Patrol Operations
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Applicants are required to be enrolled in college courses (minimum of 6 units) and maintain a grade point average of 2.0 ("C" grade) for all courses taken. Proof of college enrollment must be provided to the Department within the first 90 days of employment. License Required:Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, is required by date of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONSTo be selected for a position with the Orange County Sheriff's Department applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any form of probation and must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Background screening includes completing of a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit history, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for candidates who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical abilities, which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of these positions and the environmental conditions. Candidates are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed below for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process.
Physical and Mental Requirements:Incumbents must have independent body mobility to stand, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, squat, and the ability to push, pull, and lift objects up to 25 pounds. In addition, incumbents must maintain the ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods; speak and hear well enough to converse in person and communicate clearly and effectively over the phone, radio, and loudspeaker when addressing large groups of people. Incumbents must have vision that can sufficiently read standard text, a computer screen, and oversee large groups.
Environmental and Working Conditions:Incumbents will be working in an office setting as well as outdoors. They may also work inside a jail or correctional facility. They may be required to drive in inclement weather conditions, and work shift work, holiday, weekends, and rotating schedules.
SELECTION PROCEDURE Applications must emphasize all the areas in which the applicant has expertise and accomplishments in the specific competencies related to the position.
Human Resources | Minimum QualificationsSheriff Human Resources screens all applications to identify the most qualified candidates for the position based on the skills required to meet the needs of the Department. After the initial screening, the qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Application Appraisal Panel |Application Rating (Weighted 100%): An Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen all application materials and rate for job knowledge, competencies and related experience described above. The more qualified candidates will be placed on the eligible list. (The information you provide will be used as a scoring device, so please be descriptive in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.)
ELIGIBLE LISTAfter all procedures have been completed, Sheriff Human Resources will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates.
Mandatory Orientation : Candidates placed on the eligible list will be invited to a mandatory Sheriff’s Cadet Orientation that will provide insight and expectations of the position.
The orientation is scheduled at 0900 hours on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Brad Gates Forensic Science Building, SAFE Conference Room located at 320 N. Flower St., 2nd Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92703. The candidates who successfully complete the orientation and confirm interest for this opportunity will be referred to the next step in the process, the Selection Interview, scheduled on-site the same day.
Pre-Investigative Interview Questionnaire (Refer/Non-Refer): Candidates must print out and complete the Pre-Investigative Interview Questionnaire attached to their invitation and bring with them to the mandatory orientation. The questionnaire will be collected and reviewed by Backgrounds Unit staff upon arrival to the orientation. You may be referred to a follow-up Pre-Investigative interview with a Background Investigator, if applicable.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. HOW TO APPLYOnly on-line applications will be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of on-line applications. Application information must be current, succinct, concise, descriptive and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should demonstrate your professional experience and education related to the specific qualifications/duties listed in this bulletin, including areas which you have developed expertise.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEMAIL NOTIFICATION Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Please click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Sarai Vaca at (714) 834-5716 or email at Svaca@ocsheriff.gov
EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
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Closing Date/Time: 8/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
