Napa County
Napa, California, United States
Jan 16, 2021
Full Time
Veterans' Preference Applicable for this Position and will be applied by the Napa County Sheriff's Office. A Deputy Sheriff II is responsible for law enforcement, crime prevention, patrol of assigned areas and enforcement of State and Local laws. Deputy Sheriffs do not rotate into the jail. Additional Pay Incentives Available: HIRING BONUS: Newly hired Deputy Sheriff II will receive $5,000. $1000 of the hiring bonus will be paid in the second pay period of employment. $4000 bonus will be paid upon successful completion of probation period. ADVANCED VACATION ACCRUAL PROGRAM POLICY : The Advanced Vacation Accrual Program gives lateral transfers that are coming from other agencies credit for their years of continuous service at a city, county (other than Napa County), special district, state or federal government agency. LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM: Applicants that attended and received a degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) consisting of a minimum of 60 credits/units at a regionally accredited school by the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions are eligible to receive a payment up to $20,000 (or $30,000 if certified bilingual by Napa County) towards student loan(a). Loans must be existing loans, which the employee can prove they held as of their hire date and was borrowed while attending the accredited institution during the time the degree was earned. All payments will be made directly to the student loan lender once appropriate verifications have been made. EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: County employees who refer a candidate for Deputy Sheriff will receive a recruitment bonus of $750 upon the successful completion of a one year probationary period. Employee's names must be listed on the candidate's application prior to submission. EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT: County employees are eligible for reimbursement up to $300 per fiscal year for tuition and books upon successful completion of County approved college or university courses or other courses directly related to the candidate's job duties. BILINGUAL PAY: For bilingual speaking skills, Deputy Sheriffs are eligible to receive $60 for Level I and $80 for Level II, per pay period, upon the recommendation of the hiring manager. Recruitment Process: 1. Application review for minimum qualifications and oral panel interviews will be conducted on a periodic basis. The dates for Oral Panel Interviews will be provided with advanced notice. Agility testing may be required in the selection process. 2. Only the most qualified candidates based on the minimum qualifications, certifications and supplemental questions will be invited to Departmental Oral Board Panel Interviews. Human Resources reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.