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Job Description
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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 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.
Check out our website, www.joinEDSO.org for more information!
THE OPPORTUNITY
Sheriff's Technicians have the opportunity to serve their communities in a clerical capacity; following the Sheriff's Vision of Total Professionalism and providing law enforcement support to the Sheriff's Office and allied agencies. Sheriff's Technician work various assignments in all Divisions of the Sheriff's Office, including Records, booking support in both the South Lake Tahoe and Placerville custody facilities, Support Services and Patrol.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Perform a variety of specialized legal and administrative, clerical and technical duties in areas such as Records, Inmate Records, Investigations and Patrol support, etc.
- Compile data from multiple sources to complete and process forms, documents, and reports in accordance with established procedures; researches problems and refers it for appropriate handling.
- Responds to inquiries regarding inmates, facilities, operations, and Sheriff's Office policies and procedures; and inputs information into automated law enforcement data systems.
- Communicates with attorneys, plaintiffs, defendants, applicants, staff, and others regarding procedures and documents required for inmates' in-custody court appearances; receives District Attorney paperwork and follows up with staff to advise of court appearance, cancellation, motions, etc.
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 recommendations. Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Sheriff's Technician I:
Equivalent to graduation from high school, and Two (2) years of increasingly responsible clerical or support services experience which included responsibility for checking documents for accuracy and conformance with established guidelines. One (1) year experience in a law enforcement environment is preferred.
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Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited educational institution, in accounting, business administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field, and One (1) years of increasingly responsible clerical or support services experience which included responsibility for checking documents for accuracy and conformance with established guidelines.
Sheriff's Technician II:
In addition to the above, one (1) year of experience in performance of specialized technical duties in a law enforcement agency equivalent to the County's class of Sheriff's Technician I.
Licenses and Certifications:- Possession of a valid Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Sheriff's Technician I/II, 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.
Maximumly qualified 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.
A written exam will be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking and placement on the eligibility list. This exam will be administered remotely scheduled tentatively for 2-weeks following the end of this recruitment posting. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email at least one week prior to testing date.
If you have taken this examination within six (6) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, your score will automatically be transferred to this exam and you are not permitted to take this examination. If you have taken this examination from greater than six (6) months but within twelve (12) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, you may elect to transfer that examination score or sit for the examination again; you must contact Human Resources prior to the scheduled exam date to request that your previous score be transferred.
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 Technician I/II. 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:
Multiple full time and extra help vacancies located in South Lake Tahoe, CA and Placerville, 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
- 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: 12/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of El Dorado
Show moreThe County of El Dorado is a charter county and employs more than 1,800 employees with an all funds operating budget of approximately $605 million. The governing body is the Board of Supervisors which is comprised of elected representatives from each of the five voting districts.
El Dorado County encompasses 1,786 square miles that range from the eastern edge of the Sacramento Valley to the peaks of the Sierra-Nevada’s. Our western border is 30 minutes from the State Capitol and only 20 minutes away from over one million acres of breathtaking national forest. The vast size of our county also means that our offices are spread from El Dorado Hills to South Lake Tahoe. Of course, our services are not just office-based, as the County of El Dorado also maintains the famous Rubicon Trail, manages the whitewater recreation on the South Fork of the American River, educates visitors on our Gold Rush days at the El Dorado County Historical Museum, and provides many other services to our residents and visitors.
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