County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The County of San Mateo's Sheriff's Office is dedicated to improving the quality of life within the community. Here is your opportunity to make a difference by beginning a career in law enforcement! We are currently seeking dedicated professionals to serve as Correctional Officers responsible for the supervision of inmates and inmate activity in County detention facilities. To avoid delays in processing your application for this position, please carefully read all of the information contained in this job posting prior to submitting an application. IMPORTANT PRE-APPLICATION EXAM INFORMATION Applicants for Sheriff's Correctional Officer must have passed the entry level physical agility test, either the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) with a minimum score of 320 or the Correctional Officer test with a passing score, and the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-score of 46. Both test scores must be attached to the online application and must have been taken within a year of the date of application. Pre-application tests for Sheriff's Correctional Officer applicants have been outsourced to the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (aka The Academy); however, test results from other training organizations and law enforcement agencies will be accepted so long as they meet California Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) requirements as outlined below. Applicants are responsible for contacting The Academy and self-enrolling in the required written test and physical agility test. For current test schedule and enrollment, visit The Academy's website at www.theacademy.ca.gov . A valid Basic Police Academy certification, meeting POST requirements, dated within one year of application will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB and WSTB scores. Academy certifications obtained more than a year ago will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB, but applicants must attach WSTB results showing the test was taken within a year of application. Note: While the physical agility test can be retaken immediately, the written exam can only be taken once every 30 days. Practice sessions for the physical agility test are also offered through The Academy. 1) Written Test - POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) - This test must be completed in less than 2.5 hours, and it must be passed with a minimum T-Score of 46 . The areas covered by the test include: Spelling - Select the correct spelling of a word from a list of options. Vocabulary - Select the correct meaning of a word from a list of options. Clarity - Select the sentence that is most clearly written from a pair of options. Reading - Read a passage and answer questions about the passage's content. CLOZE - Use contextual clues to complete a passage that contains missing words. 2) Physical Agility Test - Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) - This test mirrors the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) test and is advertised as such on The Academy's website. Applicants can submit scores from either the WSTB or the Correctional Officer test through The Academy. The Academy offers optional practice sessions. Test and practice schedules are available on The Academy's website. The events for the Correctional Officer test include: 99-yard obstacle course in under 23 seconds 165-pound body drag for 32-feet in under 7 seconds 165-pound body lift for 60 seconds 500 yard run in under 2 minutes 1.5 mile run in 14 minutes or less IMPORTANT : When you report for the test, inform The Academy that you are applying to be a Correctional Officer with San Mateo County. San Mateo County Correctional Officer applicants will not be required to participate in climbing the 6-foot chain link fence or 6-foot solid wall portion of the WSTB test. Examples Of Duties Correctional Officer duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Receive, search, book, fingerprint, and guard inmates in the correctional facilities. Take custody of inmates' property. Maintain records of bookings, releases, transfers, money and other functions of the correctional facilities. Prepare inmates for court and for release. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Skill/Ability to: Exercise good judgment. Read and comprehend legal documents, law enforcement manuals, and court decisions. Follow instructions. Function effectively under stress. Project authority. Make accurate observations. Perform strenuous physical activity. Write reports and correspondence. Communicate effectively orally. Communicate with all types of people. Meet State of California POST medical and physical standards for law enforcement personnel. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Class C California driver license or equivalent. Other Requirements: Graduation from high school OR possession of a General Education Development Certificate. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship prior to applying for this position with County of San Mateo. Citizenship must be conferred within three (3) years of applying for citizenship. Must not have any felony convictions. Must pass a written and physical agility test as outlined above with scores attached to the online application. Must be willing to work irregular hours, holidays, weekends and rotating shifts. Must pass a background investigation, psychological exam, polygraph and medical evaluations. Refrain from using tobacco products at any time for employees hired by the County after October 1, 2004. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions and copies of your PELLETB and WSTB Physical Agility exam scores, or a valid Basic Police Academy certificate must be submitted in addition to the regular employment application form. See description above for information regarding these exams and the required passing scores. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Candidates who submit a complete online application and who meet all the requirements described above will be placed on an eligible list (hiring list). IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Please keep available the instructions below on how to attach documents to your application as you prepare to submit your application. Applications submitted without the required attachments will be immediately disqualified. Do not submit an application if you do not yet have your test results! - In the application form, choose the Attachments link - Click the Add Supplemental Attachment link - Select "PELLETB T Scores" in the Attachment Type choices - Click Upload to find and select your saved document - Click the Add Supplemental Attachment link again - Select "Physical Agility Result" in the Attachment Type choices - Click Upload to find and select your saved document - Click on the Next button to proceed with the rest of the application process At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Mandy Singh (03062020) (Sheriff's Correctional Officer - H058)
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
Description The County of San Mateo's Sheriff's Office is dedicated to improving the quality of life within the community. Here is your opportunity to make a difference by beginning a career in law enforcement! We are currently seeking dedicated professionals to serve as Correctional Officers responsible for the supervision of inmates and inmate activity in County detention facilities. To avoid delays in processing your application for this position, please carefully read all of the information contained in this job posting prior to submitting an application. IMPORTANT PRE-APPLICATION EXAM INFORMATION Applicants for Sheriff's Correctional Officer must have passed the entry level physical agility test, either the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) with a minimum score of 320 or the Correctional Officer test with a passing score, and the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-score of 46. Both test scores must be attached to the online application and must have been taken within a year of the date of application. Pre-application tests for Sheriff's Correctional Officer applicants have been outsourced to the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (aka The Academy); however, test results from other training organizations and law enforcement agencies will be accepted so long as they meet California Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) requirements as outlined below. Applicants are responsible for contacting The Academy and self-enrolling in the required written test and physical agility test. For current test schedule and enrollment, visit The Academy's website at www.theacademy.ca.gov . A valid Basic Police Academy certification, meeting POST requirements, dated within one year of application will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB and WSTB scores. Academy certifications obtained more than a year ago will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB, but applicants must attach WSTB results showing the test was taken within a year of application. Note: While the physical agility test can be retaken immediately, the written exam can only be taken once every 30 days. Practice sessions for the physical agility test are also offered through The Academy. 1) Written Test - POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) - This test must be completed in less than 2.5 hours, and it must be passed with a minimum T-Score of 46 . The areas covered by the test include: Spelling - Select the correct spelling of a word from a list of options. Vocabulary - Select the correct meaning of a word from a list of options. Clarity - Select the sentence that is most clearly written from a pair of options. Reading - Read a passage and answer questions about the passage's content. CLOZE - Use contextual clues to complete a passage that contains missing words. 2) Physical Agility Test - Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) - This test mirrors the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) test and is advertised as such on The Academy's website. Applicants can submit scores from either the WSTB or the Correctional Officer test through The Academy. The Academy offers optional practice sessions. Test and practice schedules are available on The Academy's website. The events for the Correctional Officer test include: 99-yard obstacle course in under 23 seconds 165-pound body drag for 32-feet in under 7 seconds 165-pound body lift for 60 seconds 500 yard run in under 2 minutes 1.5 mile run in 14 minutes or less IMPORTANT : When you report for the test, inform The Academy that you are applying to be a Correctional Officer with San Mateo County. San Mateo County Correctional Officer applicants will not be required to participate in climbing the 6-foot chain link fence or 6-foot solid wall portion of the WSTB test. Examples Of Duties Correctional Officer duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Receive, search, book, fingerprint, and guard inmates in the correctional facilities. Take custody of inmates' property. Maintain records of bookings, releases, transfers, money and other functions of the correctional facilities. Prepare inmates for court and for release. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Skill/Ability to: Exercise good judgment. Read and comprehend legal documents, law enforcement manuals, and court decisions. Follow instructions. Function effectively under stress. Project authority. Make accurate observations. Perform strenuous physical activity. Write reports and correspondence. Communicate effectively orally. Communicate with all types of people. Meet State of California POST medical and physical standards for law enforcement personnel. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Class C California driver license or equivalent. Other Requirements: Graduation from high school OR possession of a General Education Development Certificate. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship prior to applying for this position with County of San Mateo. Citizenship must be conferred within three (3) years of applying for citizenship. Must not have any felony convictions. Must pass a written and physical agility test as outlined above with scores attached to the online application. Must be willing to work irregular hours, holidays, weekends and rotating shifts. Must pass a background investigation, psychological exam, polygraph and medical evaluations. Refrain from using tobacco products at any time for employees hired by the County after October 1, 2004. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions and copies of your PELLETB and WSTB Physical Agility exam scores, or a valid Basic Police Academy certificate must be submitted in addition to the regular employment application form. See description above for information regarding these exams and the required passing scores. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Candidates who submit a complete online application and who meet all the requirements described above will be placed on an eligible list (hiring list). IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Please keep available the instructions below on how to attach documents to your application as you prepare to submit your application. Applications submitted without the required attachments will be immediately disqualified. Do not submit an application if you do not yet have your test results! - In the application form, choose the Attachments link - Click the Add Supplemental Attachment link - Select "PELLETB T Scores" in the Attachment Type choices - Click Upload to find and select your saved document - Click the Add Supplemental Attachment link again - Select "Physical Agility Result" in the Attachment Type choices - Click Upload to find and select your saved document - Click on the Next button to proceed with the rest of the application process At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Mandy Singh (03062020) (Sheriff's Correctional Officer - H058)
This recruitment is to fill several vacancies in the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. The San Joaquin Sheriff's Office is seeking highly motivated individuals who will play a critical role in the daily function and operations of the Custody Division. The Correctional Officer-Lateral candidate is a journey level position responsible for following clearly established procedures in receiving prisoners, maintaining discipline and preventing escapes. Candidates must have successfully completed a Correctional Academy to qualify. Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless theeligible candidate has passed the drug screen, physical and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical. Hiring Incentive Program: The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office offers a hiring incentive in the amount of $10,000 ($3,000 upon hire, $3,000 after completion of field/on-the job training, $4,000 after completion of 6th year of service). The department will award the cash incentive to any person who is hired for the position of Correctional Officer - Lateral within the timeframes this program is active and so approved by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. Additionally, a moving stipend reimbursement up to $2,000.00 for any cost directly associated with relocating their primary residence as a result of gaining employment with this office is available. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. DEFINITION Under general supervision, performs general prisoner custody for inmates of County detention facilities; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Employees of this class are considered public officers as described in California Penal Code 831 and responsible for following clearly established procedures in receiving prisoners, maintaining discipline and preventing escapes. Work is initially performed under close supervision, but as experience, knowledge and skill are gained, supervision becomes more general. This class differs from that of sworn officer classes in that an incumbent of this class is not assigned duties within the scope of active law enforcement. The Correctional Officer differs from the Correctional Trainee in that the latter is an entry level trainee class. TYPICAL DUTIES 1. Receives prisoners from law enforcement officers for detention in County jail and honor farm; obtains information from prisoners; receives and records prisoners' personal property; conducts searches, photographs and fingerprints prisoners and assigns them to cells. 2. Supervises work and personal activities of inmates including eating, bathing, recreation, and other daily activities; supervises prisoner counseling, work rehabilitation and therapy programs; transports low security inmates. 3. Releases prisoners from jail on proper authorization; returns prisoner's clothing and other personal property. 4. Collects and dispenses prisoner clothing, maintains clothing, linen, and cleaning supplies inventories. 5. Examines packages, letters, and other articles coming into the jail for the prisoners; insures that all items conform to established policy; removes contraband. 6. Provides first responder care and treatment during medical incidents; arranges for advanced medical treatment. 7. Maintains records and reports of prisoner activities and conduct; utilizes data terminals for reporting, keeping records and obtaining information. 8. May lead other workers as assigned. and provide security for personnel providing services 9. May be assigned duties related to Training Officer, Classification Officer, Transportation Coordinator, K9, and Correctional Emergency Response Team. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of a G.E.D. test (scores must meet level established by Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission). Licenses and Certificates : Possession of a valid California Driver's License. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : : (1) Be at least 18 years of age upon appointment; (2) Meet minimum standards required for Peace Officers as set forth in Section 1029 and 1031 of the Government Code and Section 831 (c) of the California Penal Code; (3) Pass background investigation conducted by Sheriff's Office; (4) Meet physical standards established for safety members; (5) Must successfully complete a basic training course approved by the California's Board of State and Community Corrections within the first 12 months of employment. KNOWLEDGE Basic human behavior; deviant behavior; basic mathematics; general computer skills; language use and mechanics; first aid. ABILITY Supervise inmates engaged in a variety of activities; store, issue and account for recreation equipment, clothing, cleaning supplies and other items; understand and interpret rules and regulations; keep records and prepare reports; remain alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations; follow oral and written instructions; effectively communicate; maintain confidence and emotional control; multi-task: establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; learn to utilize data terminals as required. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility-Constant standing, walking, running, stooping, bending, climbing stairs; occasional driving and lifting of individuals, which require strength, coordination, endurance and agility; operation of a computer; Visual-Constant overall vision; constant color perception, constant eye-hand coordination; constant depth perception; frequent reading/close-up work; constant field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion and reaching; Hearing/Talking-Constant requirement to hear normal speech; constant hearing on telephone and radio; ability to hear faint sounds; constant talking on telephone/radio; Emotional/Psychological-Constant contact with hostile individuals; frequent exposure to emergency situations; occasional exposure to trauma, grief and death; frequent public contact; frequent decision-making; frequent concentration; Special Requirements- assignments require working weekends, nights, and/or overtime; Environmental-Occasional exposure to varied weather conditions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Accomodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is available for all plans. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense. For more detailed information on the County's benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employees may purchase additional term life insurance to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees' Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees' Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holiday : Depending on date of hire into the unit, employees earn either 10 or 14 holidays peryear. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave if the distance traveled is in excess of 300 miles each way. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Correctional Officer Supplement : Employees in the classification of Correctional Officer assigned duties of Training Officer, Transportation Coordinator, Classification Officer, Clinic Officer and Correctional Sergeants specially assigned to Training, Discipline, and Classification duties shall receive a supplement of 5%. Supervisor Supplement : Correctional Sergeants shall receive a supplement of 1% of base pay for performing supervisory duties. Correctional Sergeants who have completed ten (10) or more years of service as a Correctional Officer or Correctional Sergeant shall receive an additional supplement of 1% for a total supplement of 2% base pay. Bilingual Pay : Each employee who is designated by the appointing authority and approved by the County Administrator and who has passed a bilingual proficiency examination administered by the Human Resources Division shall receive a bi-weekly supplement of $50. Uniform Allowance : Employees in the classifications of Correctional Officer and Correctional Sergeant shall receive a lump sum uniform allowance of $1,100 on or about the pay day nearest December 1. Effective December 1, 2009, the uniform allowance shall be increased to $1,200. Pre-Employment Physical Exam : If required, will be conducted at Dameron Hospital at no cost to the employee . Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children's school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate's education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate's score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate's application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran's Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran's points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank orranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When fillingnine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
This recruitment is to fill several vacancies in the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. The San Joaquin Sheriff's Office is seeking highly motivated individuals who will play a critical role in the daily function and operations of the Custody Division. The Correctional Officer-Lateral candidate is a journey level position responsible for following clearly established procedures in receiving prisoners, maintaining discipline and preventing escapes. Candidates must have successfully completed a Correctional Academy to qualify. Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless theeligible candidate has passed the drug screen, physical and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical. Hiring Incentive Program: The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office offers a hiring incentive in the amount of $10,000 ($3,000 upon hire, $3,000 after completion of field/on-the job training, $4,000 after completion of 6th year of service). The department will award the cash incentive to any person who is hired for the position of Correctional Officer - Lateral within the timeframes this program is active and so approved by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. Additionally, a moving stipend reimbursement up to $2,000.00 for any cost directly associated with relocating their primary residence as a result of gaining employment with this office is available. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. DEFINITION Under general supervision, performs general prisoner custody for inmates of County detention facilities; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Employees of this class are considered public officers as described in California Penal Code 831 and responsible for following clearly established procedures in receiving prisoners, maintaining discipline and preventing escapes. Work is initially performed under close supervision, but as experience, knowledge and skill are gained, supervision becomes more general. This class differs from that of sworn officer classes in that an incumbent of this class is not assigned duties within the scope of active law enforcement. The Correctional Officer differs from the Correctional Trainee in that the latter is an entry level trainee class. TYPICAL DUTIES 1. Receives prisoners from law enforcement officers for detention in County jail and honor farm; obtains information from prisoners; receives and records prisoners' personal property; conducts searches, photographs and fingerprints prisoners and assigns them to cells. 2. Supervises work and personal activities of inmates including eating, bathing, recreation, and other daily activities; supervises prisoner counseling, work rehabilitation and therapy programs; transports low security inmates. 3. Releases prisoners from jail on proper authorization; returns prisoner's clothing and other personal property. 4. Collects and dispenses prisoner clothing, maintains clothing, linen, and cleaning supplies inventories. 5. Examines packages, letters, and other articles coming into the jail for the prisoners; insures that all items conform to established policy; removes contraband. 6. Provides first responder care and treatment during medical incidents; arranges for advanced medical treatment. 7. Maintains records and reports of prisoner activities and conduct; utilizes data terminals for reporting, keeping records and obtaining information. 8. May lead other workers as assigned. and provide security for personnel providing services 9. May be assigned duties related to Training Officer, Classification Officer, Transportation Coordinator, K9, and Correctional Emergency Response Team. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of a G.E.D. test (scores must meet level established by Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission). Licenses and Certificates : Possession of a valid California Driver's License. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : : (1) Be at least 18 years of age upon appointment; (2) Meet minimum standards required for Peace Officers as set forth in Section 1029 and 1031 of the Government Code and Section 831 (c) of the California Penal Code; (3) Pass background investigation conducted by Sheriff's Office; (4) Meet physical standards established for safety members; (5) Must successfully complete a basic training course approved by the California's Board of State and Community Corrections within the first 12 months of employment. KNOWLEDGE Basic human behavior; deviant behavior; basic mathematics; general computer skills; language use and mechanics; first aid. ABILITY Supervise inmates engaged in a variety of activities; store, issue and account for recreation equipment, clothing, cleaning supplies and other items; understand and interpret rules and regulations; keep records and prepare reports; remain alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations; follow oral and written instructions; effectively communicate; maintain confidence and emotional control; multi-task: establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; learn to utilize data terminals as required. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility-Constant standing, walking, running, stooping, bending, climbing stairs; occasional driving and lifting of individuals, which require strength, coordination, endurance and agility; operation of a computer; Visual-Constant overall vision; constant color perception, constant eye-hand coordination; constant depth perception; frequent reading/close-up work; constant field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion and reaching; Hearing/Talking-Constant requirement to hear normal speech; constant hearing on telephone and radio; ability to hear faint sounds; constant talking on telephone/radio; Emotional/Psychological-Constant contact with hostile individuals; frequent exposure to emergency situations; occasional exposure to trauma, grief and death; frequent public contact; frequent decision-making; frequent concentration; Special Requirements- assignments require working weekends, nights, and/or overtime; Environmental-Occasional exposure to varied weather conditions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Accomodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is available for all plans. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense. For more detailed information on the County's benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employees may purchase additional term life insurance to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees' Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees' Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holiday : Depending on date of hire into the unit, employees earn either 10 or 14 holidays peryear. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave if the distance traveled is in excess of 300 miles each way. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Correctional Officer Supplement : Employees in the classification of Correctional Officer assigned duties of Training Officer, Transportation Coordinator, Classification Officer, Clinic Officer and Correctional Sergeants specially assigned to Training, Discipline, and Classification duties shall receive a supplement of 5%. Supervisor Supplement : Correctional Sergeants shall receive a supplement of 1% of base pay for performing supervisory duties. Correctional Sergeants who have completed ten (10) or more years of service as a Correctional Officer or Correctional Sergeant shall receive an additional supplement of 1% for a total supplement of 2% base pay. Bilingual Pay : Each employee who is designated by the appointing authority and approved by the County Administrator and who has passed a bilingual proficiency examination administered by the Human Resources Division shall receive a bi-weekly supplement of $50. Uniform Allowance : Employees in the classifications of Correctional Officer and Correctional Sergeant shall receive a lump sum uniform allowance of $1,100 on or about the pay day nearest December 1. Effective December 1, 2009, the uniform allowance shall be increased to $1,200. Pre-Employment Physical Exam : If required, will be conducted at Dameron Hospital at no cost to the employee . Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children's school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate's education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate's score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate's application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran's Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran's points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank orranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When fillingnine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office invites applications for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position. We pledge Commitment, Integrity, and Compassion to all citizens and visitors. Whether you are looking to start a career or advance a career in law enforcement, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office invites you to join our team of over 700 staff and approximately 500 volunteers to carry these values forward. Deputy Sheriff Trainee is the entry-level class of the Deputy Sheriff series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents receive Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy and/or field officer training in order to acquire aPOST Basic Certificate. Incumbents perform a wide variety of peace officer tasks under close and direct supervision of experienced officers and are required to promote to the journey-level Deputy Sheriff classification after acquiring the education and experience required of the State of California POST Basic Certificate. At the higher journey level, Deputies investigate crimes; patrol assigned areas; receive, supervise and transport inmates; act as bailiff or civil deputy; and perform all related duties in law enforcement and crime prevention as may be assigned under general supervision. Current San Mateo County Sheriff's Correctional Officers who are selected for the positions will remain in their Correctional Officer classification and current pay grade while attending the Academy. Upon Academy graduation, Correctional Officers are then moved into a Deputy Sheriff classification and pay range. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. To avoid delays in processing your application, please readthe information contained in this job posting in its entirety prior to submitting an application. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUTAPPLYING Applicants for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position must pass the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-Score of 48 and must pass the Physical Agility Test-Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) with a minimum score of 320, within a year of the date of application. All pre-application tests for Deputy Sheriff Trainee applicants must be completed before submitting an application. Test results from other training organizations and law enforcement agencies will be accepted so long as they meet California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements. Locally, applicants can complete these tests at the South Bay Regional Training Consortium (aka The Academy). Applicants are responsible for contacting The Academy ( www.theacademy.ca.gov ) and self-enrolling in the required written test, physical agility test, and 1.5-mile run. Visit The Academy's website for current test schedules, requirements, and enrollment. The following describes these tests in detail: 1) Written Test - POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) - This test must be completed in less than 2.5 hours, and it must be passed with a minimum T-Score of 48. The areas covered by the test include: Spelling - Select the correct spelling of a word from a list of options Vocabulary - Select the correct meaning of a word from a list of options Clarity - Select the sentence that is most clearly written from a pair of options Reading - Read a passage and answer questions about the passage's content CLOZE - Use contextual clues to complete a passage that contains missing words 2) Physical Agility Test - Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) - This test consists of five individually timed and weighted events, and the minimum passing score is 320 . The Academy offers optional practice sessions for the WSTB. Test and practice schedules are available on The Academy's website. The events include: 99-yard obstacle course with sharp turns and up to 34-inch high obstacles 165-pound body drag for 32-feet 6-foot chain link fence climb 6-foot solid wall climb 500-yard run 3) 1.5-Mile Run - This is a pass/fail test held independently of the WSTB, and it must be completed in 14 minutes or less. Note: All test scores must be within one year of the date of your application for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position.A Basic Police Academy certification, meeting POST requirements, dated within one year of application will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB and WSTB scores.A valid Basic Policy Academy certification that meets POST requirements obtained more than one year ago will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB, but applicants must submit WSTB and 1.5 mile run results completed within a year of application. Qualifications Education : Graduation from high school or possession of a GED. Licensure/Certification : Possession of a Class C California driver license or equivalent. Eligibility for State of California P.O.S.T. law enforcement academy and field officer training OR successful graduation from State of California P.O.S.T. law enforcement academy and eligibility for field officer training. Candidates must successfully complete field officer training and receive a Basic POST Certificate within their probationary period. Knowledge of : Civil laws, codes, ordinances and recent court decisions; principles and practices of law enforcement, criminal investigation and basic psychology; and rules of evidence, laws of arrest and court procedure. Skill/Ability to : Exercise good judgment; read and comprehend legal documents, law enforcement manuals, and court decisions; read standard street and highway maps; follow instructions; function effectively under stress; project authority; observe accurately; perform repeated strenuous physical exertion; write reports and correspondence; communicate effectively orally; communicate with all types of people; and meet State of California POST medical and physical standards for law enforcement personnel. Other Requirements : Candidates selected for the positions must also pass a background investigation, psychological exam, polygraph and medical evaluations. Application/Examination Open: Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Eligible List Placement: Applicants for this position must take and pass the Physical Agility - Work Sample Test Battery (pass/fail), the 1.5 mile run in 14 minutes or less, and the POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-score of 48 (weight: 100%) or have a valid Basic Police Academy certificate (as detailed above)to be placed on the eligible list. For information regarding the tests, see the pre-application test descriptions above. To register for these exams, contact the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium at www.theacademy.ca.gov . IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the " Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions and copies of required test scores must be submitted in addition to the regular employment application form. Applications submitted without the attachments will be rejected. Please keep available the instructions below on how to attach documents to your application as you prepare to submit your application. - In the application form, choose the "Attachments" link - Click the "Add Supplemental Attachment" link - Select "PELLETB T Scores" in the Attachment Type choices - Click "Upload" to find and select your saved document - Click the "Add Supplemental Attachment" link again - Select "Physical Agility Result" in the Attachment Typechoices - Click "Upload" to find and select your saved document - Click on the "Next" button to proceed with the rest of the application process Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. County of San Mateois an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact:Mandy Singh(06302017) (Deputy Sheriff Trainee- H061)
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
Description The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office invites applications for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position. We pledge Commitment, Integrity, and Compassion to all citizens and visitors. Whether you are looking to start a career or advance a career in law enforcement, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office invites you to join our team of over 700 staff and approximately 500 volunteers to carry these values forward. Deputy Sheriff Trainee is the entry-level class of the Deputy Sheriff series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents receive Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy and/or field officer training in order to acquire aPOST Basic Certificate. Incumbents perform a wide variety of peace officer tasks under close and direct supervision of experienced officers and are required to promote to the journey-level Deputy Sheriff classification after acquiring the education and experience required of the State of California POST Basic Certificate. At the higher journey level, Deputies investigate crimes; patrol assigned areas; receive, supervise and transport inmates; act as bailiff or civil deputy; and perform all related duties in law enforcement and crime prevention as may be assigned under general supervision. Current San Mateo County Sheriff's Correctional Officers who are selected for the positions will remain in their Correctional Officer classification and current pay grade while attending the Academy. Upon Academy graduation, Correctional Officers are then moved into a Deputy Sheriff classification and pay range. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. To avoid delays in processing your application, please readthe information contained in this job posting in its entirety prior to submitting an application. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUTAPPLYING Applicants for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position must pass the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-Score of 48 and must pass the Physical Agility Test-Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) with a minimum score of 320, within a year of the date of application. All pre-application tests for Deputy Sheriff Trainee applicants must be completed before submitting an application. Test results from other training organizations and law enforcement agencies will be accepted so long as they meet California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements. Locally, applicants can complete these tests at the South Bay Regional Training Consortium (aka The Academy). Applicants are responsible for contacting The Academy ( www.theacademy.ca.gov ) and self-enrolling in the required written test, physical agility test, and 1.5-mile run. Visit The Academy's website for current test schedules, requirements, and enrollment. The following describes these tests in detail: 1) Written Test - POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) - This test must be completed in less than 2.5 hours, and it must be passed with a minimum T-Score of 48. The areas covered by the test include: Spelling - Select the correct spelling of a word from a list of options Vocabulary - Select the correct meaning of a word from a list of options Clarity - Select the sentence that is most clearly written from a pair of options Reading - Read a passage and answer questions about the passage's content CLOZE - Use contextual clues to complete a passage that contains missing words 2) Physical Agility Test - Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) - This test consists of five individually timed and weighted events, and the minimum passing score is 320 . The Academy offers optional practice sessions for the WSTB. Test and practice schedules are available on The Academy's website. The events include: 99-yard obstacle course with sharp turns and up to 34-inch high obstacles 165-pound body drag for 32-feet 6-foot chain link fence climb 6-foot solid wall climb 500-yard run 3) 1.5-Mile Run - This is a pass/fail test held independently of the WSTB, and it must be completed in 14 minutes or less. Note: All test scores must be within one year of the date of your application for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position.A Basic Police Academy certification, meeting POST requirements, dated within one year of application will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB and WSTB scores.A valid Basic Policy Academy certification that meets POST requirements obtained more than one year ago will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB, but applicants must submit WSTB and 1.5 mile run results completed within a year of application. Qualifications Education : Graduation from high school or possession of a GED. Licensure/Certification : Possession of a Class C California driver license or equivalent. Eligibility for State of California P.O.S.T. law enforcement academy and field officer training OR successful graduation from State of California P.O.S.T. law enforcement academy and eligibility for field officer training. Candidates must successfully complete field officer training and receive a Basic POST Certificate within their probationary period. Knowledge of : Civil laws, codes, ordinances and recent court decisions; principles and practices of law enforcement, criminal investigation and basic psychology; and rules of evidence, laws of arrest and court procedure. Skill/Ability to : Exercise good judgment; read and comprehend legal documents, law enforcement manuals, and court decisions; read standard street and highway maps; follow instructions; function effectively under stress; project authority; observe accurately; perform repeated strenuous physical exertion; write reports and correspondence; communicate effectively orally; communicate with all types of people; and meet State of California POST medical and physical standards for law enforcement personnel. Other Requirements : Candidates selected for the positions must also pass a background investigation, psychological exam, polygraph and medical evaluations. Application/Examination Open: Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Eligible List Placement: Applicants for this position must take and pass the Physical Agility - Work Sample Test Battery (pass/fail), the 1.5 mile run in 14 minutes or less, and the POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-score of 48 (weight: 100%) or have a valid Basic Police Academy certificate (as detailed above)to be placed on the eligible list. For information regarding the tests, see the pre-application test descriptions above. To register for these exams, contact the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium at www.theacademy.ca.gov . IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the " Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions and copies of required test scores must be submitted in addition to the regular employment application form. Applications submitted without the attachments will be rejected. Please keep available the instructions below on how to attach documents to your application as you prepare to submit your application. - In the application form, choose the "Attachments" link - Click the "Add Supplemental Attachment" link - Select "PELLETB T Scores" in the Attachment Type choices - Click "Upload" to find and select your saved document - Click the "Add Supplemental Attachment" link again - Select "Physical Agility Result" in the Attachment Typechoices - Click "Upload" to find and select your saved document - Click on the "Next" button to proceed with the rest of the application process Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. County of San Mateois an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact:Mandy Singh(06302017) (Deputy Sheriff Trainee- H061)
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
FILING START DATE : 09/01/2020 FILING START TIME: 8:00 AM This announcement is a reposting to update information regarding salary, eligibility, the Validated Physical Ability Test and the structured interview. The filing period may be suspended AT ANY TIME without prior notice AND the examination may reopen as the needs of the service require. EXAM NUMBER : J2708O SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION Salary includes P.O.S.T., patrol, and longevity bonuses. $6,486.39 - $10,031.43 (BPC) Monthly $6,683.68 - $10,336.54 (IPC) Monthly $6,886.97 - $10,650.94 (APC) Monthly The seventh step of the Deputy Sheriff pay scale shall be authorized after: 1) completion of one year on the sixth step 2) successful completion of Custody and Patrol training programs 3) completion of Custody and Patrol assignments with competent performance ratings and evaluations TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : Open Competitive FILING TYPE : Open Continuous CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this class work under the technical and administrative supervision of a Sergeant or higher - level peace officer. Some positions report to civilian managers who provide administrative supervision. Incumbents are assigned to fixed posts or designated patrol areas throughout the unincorporated area of the County and in contract cities and perform either: (1) inmate custody work at a correctional facility; security and support services at a court facility; or (2) law enforcement work at a Sheriff's patrol station, specialized unit, or other non-custodial assignment. Incumbents perform progressively responsible and diverse law enforcement duties such as supervising, observing, guarding, and transporting inmates; serving civil and criminal process; securing and maintaining order within courtrooms; patrolling an assigned area in a patrol car; investigating, preventing and suppressing crime; and apprehending public offenders. Incumbents may rotate through a variety of job assignments along planned career development lines to broaden skill and expertise in general law enforcement work and enable prompt deployment of trained personnel in response to the changing needs and priorities of the community. Positions in this class must exercise a working knowledge of law enforcement such as penal, evidence and vehicle codes; criminal investigation; patrol and custody procedures; juvenile laws; administration of justice; and community-law enforcement relations. Incumbents in these assignments must independently exercise judgment in interpreting and applying departmentally-approved methods in emergency situations involving danger to life and property. Also allocable to this class are positions performing specialized and highly specialized law enforcement assignments. Positions performing specialized assignments such as a lead deputy, training officer, watch deputy, polygraph examiner, investigator, etc., are required to exercise a complete knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of their assigned unit, with sufficient ability to impart this knowledge to others. Specialized assignments, such as media or international liaison, are highly sensitive requiring incumbents to possess a thorough knowledge of the department's organization and operational policies and procedures as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups. Highly specialized assignments such as commercial crimes, major crimes, homicide, emergency services, or arson initially require extensive training and technical skill. Incumbents are required to maintain proficiency and stay abreast of developments in their particular area of expertise. Essential Job Functions EXAMPLE OF DUTIES OF A DEPUTY SHERIFF Testify in court Make a forcible arrest Search for and handle evidence/contraband Use a firearm Drive a County vehicle ALL ASSIGNMENTS: Takes action, as deemed appropriate and within the guidelines of the law and departmental policy, in response to any public offense committed to which there is immediate danger to person or property or of the escape of the perpetrator of such offense whether on or off duty. Performs law enforcement administrative and operational duties such as writing reports, maintaining logs and other records. Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures resulting from changes in laws or other legal mandates affecting functional area of assignment. Takes responsibility for and maintains all equipment, including weapons, ammunition, and other specialized law enforcement equipment; attends required training; and maintains proficiency in all issued equipment. Responds to emergent situations such as natural disasters, civil unrest, or other tactical situations to protect lives and prevent criminal acts. Appears in court to testify in legal proceedings. Performs collateral duties as assigned. CORRECTIONAL OR COURT FACILITY ASSIGNMENTS: Controls, monitors, and supervises inmate conduct in housing units during meals, bathing, recreational activities, or work assignments according to established policies, regulations, and procedures to prevent escapes, injuries, or violence. Interprets and enforces correctional rules and regulations, such as California Code of Regulations , Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities, Title XV. Searches inmates, including performing clothed and unclothed body searches, and inspects housing units for contraband such as weapons or drugs to maintain the security and safety of inmates. Monitors movement and maintains security and safety of sentenced and pre-sentenced inmates within a correctional or court facility. Transports inmates to hospitals as needed for medical treatment and provides security as needed. Maintains visual surveillance of inmates and facilities according to departmental policy and established schedule through direct observation and the use of video equipment. Responds to inmate disturbances or emergencies and takes action to control the situation in accordance with legal guidelines, training, and established departmental policies and procedures. Conducts, records, and reports inmate count during shift to ensure all inmates are present and that accurate documentation is maintained. Responds to incidents of suspected criminal activity within a facility such as physical assaults; conducts preliminary investigations; gathers and maintains the chain of evidence; writes reports; and makes arrests as necessary. Provides jail orientation and responds to questions, concerns, and requests from inmates. Oversees and monitors access to attorney rooms, visiting areas, and other controlled locations. Serves as a Superior Court bailiff by assisting the court in maintaining order and by providing security for inmates in custody and for jurors. Serves all writs, notices or other processes issued by superior courts in the manner prescribed by law. Transports sentenced and pre-sentenced inmates to and from courts, correctional facilities, or other locations. PATROL STATION/SPECIALIZED UNIT/OTHER NON-CUSTODIAL ASSIGNMENTS: Patrols designated area in a patrol car to enforce laws and prevent or suppress crime; responds to reports of suspected criminal activity or disturbance such as physical assault, rape, homicide or burglary; makes preliminary investigations; gathers and maintains the chain of evidence; and makes arrests as warranted. Responds to requests for service from the public regarding suspected criminal activities such as those involving juveniles, narcotics, vice, license violations, or nuisance complaints, and initiates the investigation of incidents. Responds to locations of traffic accidents to assist victims; takes control to maintain traffic flow; obtains evidence and interviews suspects, witnesses, and victims; documents findings in a written report, and issues citations or makes arrests as warranted. Transports inmates to or from courts, stations, emergency medical facilities or other correctional facilities. Conducts personnel background investigations by interviewing employers, neighbors, personal references, and family members and prepares reports of significant information obtained. Guards and maintains the security and safety of sentenced and pre-sentenced inmates by enforcing detention policies and procedures in station jails. MAY BE ASSIGNED TO PERFORM SPECIALIZED DUTIES IN ASSIGNMENTS SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING: Exercises technical supervision over other line personnel, including but not limited to patrol, custody, detective, court services, and technical services. Plans and conducts law enforcement courses and seminars including classroom instruction and practical demonstration; tests and evaluates participants' knowledge and performance. Exercises technical supervision over field training activities in various patrol procedures and techniques such as report writing, vehicle pullover and approach, traffic control, arrest, and search and seizure. Coordinates operational activities such as scheduling patrol units and resolving community concerns and incoming calls for service at a Sheriff's patrol station. Conducts polygraph investigations of suspects, victims, or witnesses to determine the validity of their statements; conducts polygraph examinations of applicants for Deputy Sheriff. Serves as a detective in a specialized investigative unit such as burglary, juvenile gang, child abuse, forgery, commercial crimes, vice, or narcotics, with responsibility for investigating crimes, identifying and apprehending criminals, and assisting in the prosecution of court cases. MAY BE ASSIGNED TO PERFORM HIGHLY SPECIALIZED DUTIES IN ASSIGNMENTS SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING: Conducts complex major investigations in such areas as homicide, arson, and fraud, requiring extensive technical knowledge and skill, and the ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and synthesize massive amounts of information. Performs duties such as flying a helicopter and making mountain and underwater rescues requiring extensive training, skills, and certification or licensure. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS CITIZENSHIP Must be a U.S. citizen - OR - permanent resident alien who is eligible for, and has applied for citizenship. For more information regarding citizenship requirements, please contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at 1-800-375-5283 or visit their website at http://www.uscis.gov . Candidates will be required to submit a copy of their Citizenship diploma or paperwork showing they have applied for citizenship during the background process. EXPERIENCE Candidates must be employed as full-time peace officers in a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified law enforcement agency with two years of continuous peace officer experience at the time of filing. Full-time experience is defined as a 40-hour work week. Continuous experience is defined as full-time experience gained within two years from date of application. CERTIFICATE Candidates must possess a P.O.S.T. Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced certificate(s) at the time of filing . A legible copy of the candidate's valid P.O.S.T. Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced certificate and A legible copy of the candidate's P.O.S.T. profile report must be attached with the application at the time of filing. Documentation will be accepted via e-mail. LICENSE A valid California class "C" driver license is required to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates must possess a current, non-expired California class "C" driver license or above at the time of filing. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit a copy of their California driver license during the background investigation. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. A candidate's driving record that shows three or more moving violations within the last year will not be appointed. PHYSICAL CLASS IV - Arduous Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates must be in good general physical fitness and free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the Deputy Sheriff position. VISION (1) Acuity - At least 20/70 in each eye without correction, correctable to 20/30 in each eye. Successful soft contact lens wearers are not required to meet the uncorrected standard as long as their corrected vision is 20/30 in each eye. (2) Color perception - Anything other than minor hue impairment is disqualifying. HEARING There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than: 30 dB at 500 Hz. 30 dB at 1000 Hz. 40 dB at 2000 Hz. 40 dB at 3000 Hz. There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worst ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the candidate's record may be reviewed by the Occupational Health Program's Service Consultant for final determination of qualifications. Additional Information WORK CONDITIONS The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates seven days a week, 24-hours a day, and has locations throughout the greater Los Angeles County. Appointees must be willing to: work any shift. work overtime and consecutive shifts. work on any day of the year. work with people of any race or ethnic group. work assignments with co-workers of the opposite sex. work in any location within the County of Los Angeles. injure and perhaps kill another person in defense of your life or the life of others. have split or varied days off. work assignments where there is risk of being injured in the performance of your duties. deal with people who are hostile, irrational, emotionally distraught, or mentally ill. deal with volatile or life threatening situations. make appropriate split-second decisions in emergent, highly stressful situations. work independently and as a partner or team member with a variety of individuals. EXAMINATION CONTENT This is a non-competitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify candidates. ELECTRONIC CORRESPONDENCE ALL CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE SENT TO CANDIDATES VIA EMAIL. Candidates are responsible for providing a valid email address in their application that can receive emails from LASD.org . Please add the following email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail: qmmao@lasd.org swornexamsentrylevel@lasd.org ehire@lasd.org ehiresvc@lasd.org spsupport@lasd.org info@governmentjobs.com Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an as received basis and candidates will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. Candidates' names will be placed on the eligible register for twenty-four (24) months following the date of promulgation. Candidates will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veterans credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran's credit. Successful candidates will remain on the register for a period of twenty-four (24) months following the date of eligibility, unless they: do not pass the Validated Physical Ability Test. do not appear (DNA) to any scheduled structured interview appointment. do not pass the structured interview. do not appear (DNA) to any scheduled background investigation appointment. are disqualified during the background investigation. are disqualified from the medical or psychological process. withdraw or refuse the position after being placed on the eligible register. SPECIAL INFORMATION ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following: use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. use of marijuana with or without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge. DISQUALIFICATION The background questions in the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) are utilized to ensure candidates meet the standards of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Candidates who fail any background question(s) will be disqualified from all Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department examinations for which they applied, and will have to wait a minimum of twelve (12) months after the date of the disqualification to reapply. LASD HIRING PROCESS 1. Application (including SQ) 2. Validated Physical Ability Test 3. Structured Interview 4. Background Investigation 5. Psychological and Medical Evaluations VALIDATED PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST Candidates who are placed on the eligible register will proceed to the Validated Physical Ability Test (VPAT). The VPAT evaluates candidates' baseline physical fitness level, relative to the physical demands of the Sheriff's Academy and is comprised of four tests: push-ups, 75-yard run, sit-ups, and 20 meter shuttle run test. Candidates must pass the VPAT to start the background investigation. Candidates will be allowed an unlimited number of opportunities to pass the VPAT within a twelve (12) month period from the date of the candidate's initial scheduled VPAT appointment. Candidates who do not pass the VPAT after the twelve (12) months must wait three (3) months from the date of the last VPAT failure to reapply for this position. Candidates are strongly encouraged to work out and be in good physical condition. Candidates that pass the VPAT should continue to work out to meet the physical demands of the academy. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department offers Pre-Academy Workouts for candidates in the Deputy Sheriff Trainee hiring process. STRUCTURED INTERVIEW (SI) Candidates who pass the VPAT, will participate in a P.O.S.T. mandated structured interview (SI). The SI evaluates the candidates' experience, problem solving, interest/motivation, interpersonal skills, community involvement/awareness, and communication skills. Candidates will be allowed one (1) opportunity to pass the SI. If a candidate does not pass the SI, he/she must wait three (3) months to reapply. PRE-INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONNAIRE Candidates will be given a Pre-Investigative Questionnaire that is to be completed and submitted on the day of their background intake appointment. Candidates will be asked questions regarding narcotics use, theft, arrest history, domestic violence, and driving history. Examples of disqualifying factors include but are not limited to: failure to appear to scheduled appointments, felony convictions, job related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns, suspended license, driving under the influence, poor credit or employment history, substance abuse, and active criminal probation. PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (PHS) Candidates will be required to complete a P.O.S.T. mandated Personal History Statement (PHS). Candidates will receive emails from the Department's electronic case management system, E-Hire, with instructions on how to complete the PHS. Candidates are required to submit specific documents (i.e., driver license, social security card, birth/marriage certificate(s) etc.). It is the candidates' responsibility to bring both original documents and copies to their background intake appointment. Department representatives will verify the copies against the original documents, and return all original documents to the candidate. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION A thorough background investigation will be conducted which includes, but is not limited to; discrepancy interviews, a Live Scan (fingerprint search), polygraph examination, law enforcement agency checks, and residence/employment checks. Candidates who complete the background investigation may be selected for the position and will be extended a conditional offer of employment prior to the psychological evaluations and medical. Candidates who are disqualified from the background investigation will be ineligible to reapply for any Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department position for a minimum of twelve (12) months. PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION The psychological evaluation consists of a four (4) hour test. Once candidates have completed the test they will meet with a psychologist. Candidates who do not pass the psychological evaluation will be ineligible to reapply for the position for a minimum of twelve (12) months. MEDICAL EVALUATION The medical evaluation assesses physical ability, ensuring capability to participate in the demanding duties of the position. Candidates who do not pass the medical evaluation will be ineligible to reapply for the position for a minimum of twelve (12) months. VACANCY INFORMATION The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION All candidates are required to submit an online County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department employment application. All information, including the selection requirements (i.e., age, citizenship, education, and driver license) is subject to verification and your application may be rejected at any time during the selection process. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the selection requirements. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE To apply for this examination, click on the "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen. Your application must be submitted electronically by 5:00 pm (PT), on the last day of filing. Candidates will be asked to provide required documents during the background process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD All candidates must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or a friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record, and may result in a rejection of your application. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER All candidates must include their social security number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number. ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 981-5800 Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Sworn Examinations Unit Department Contact Phone: (323) 981-5800 Department Contact email: swornexamsentrylevel@lasd.org Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
FILING START DATE : 09/01/2020 FILING START TIME: 8:00 AM This announcement is a reposting to update information regarding salary, eligibility, the Validated Physical Ability Test and the structured interview. The filing period may be suspended AT ANY TIME without prior notice AND the examination may reopen as the needs of the service require. EXAM NUMBER : J2708O SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION Salary includes P.O.S.T., patrol, and longevity bonuses. $6,486.39 - $10,031.43 (BPC) Monthly $6,683.68 - $10,336.54 (IPC) Monthly $6,886.97 - $10,650.94 (APC) Monthly The seventh step of the Deputy Sheriff pay scale shall be authorized after: 1) completion of one year on the sixth step 2) successful completion of Custody and Patrol training programs 3) completion of Custody and Patrol assignments with competent performance ratings and evaluations TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : Open Competitive FILING TYPE : Open Continuous CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this class work under the technical and administrative supervision of a Sergeant or higher - level peace officer. Some positions report to civilian managers who provide administrative supervision. Incumbents are assigned to fixed posts or designated patrol areas throughout the unincorporated area of the County and in contract cities and perform either: (1) inmate custody work at a correctional facility; security and support services at a court facility; or (2) law enforcement work at a Sheriff's patrol station, specialized unit, or other non-custodial assignment. Incumbents perform progressively responsible and diverse law enforcement duties such as supervising, observing, guarding, and transporting inmates; serving civil and criminal process; securing and maintaining order within courtrooms; patrolling an assigned area in a patrol car; investigating, preventing and suppressing crime; and apprehending public offenders. Incumbents may rotate through a variety of job assignments along planned career development lines to broaden skill and expertise in general law enforcement work and enable prompt deployment of trained personnel in response to the changing needs and priorities of the community. Positions in this class must exercise a working knowledge of law enforcement such as penal, evidence and vehicle codes; criminal investigation; patrol and custody procedures; juvenile laws; administration of justice; and community-law enforcement relations. Incumbents in these assignments must independently exercise judgment in interpreting and applying departmentally-approved methods in emergency situations involving danger to life and property. Also allocable to this class are positions performing specialized and highly specialized law enforcement assignments. Positions performing specialized assignments such as a lead deputy, training officer, watch deputy, polygraph examiner, investigator, etc., are required to exercise a complete knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of their assigned unit, with sufficient ability to impart this knowledge to others. Specialized assignments, such as media or international liaison, are highly sensitive requiring incumbents to possess a thorough knowledge of the department's organization and operational policies and procedures as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups. Highly specialized assignments such as commercial crimes, major crimes, homicide, emergency services, or arson initially require extensive training and technical skill. Incumbents are required to maintain proficiency and stay abreast of developments in their particular area of expertise. Essential Job Functions EXAMPLE OF DUTIES OF A DEPUTY SHERIFF Testify in court Make a forcible arrest Search for and handle evidence/contraband Use a firearm Drive a County vehicle ALL ASSIGNMENTS: Takes action, as deemed appropriate and within the guidelines of the law and departmental policy, in response to any public offense committed to which there is immediate danger to person or property or of the escape of the perpetrator of such offense whether on or off duty. Performs law enforcement administrative and operational duties such as writing reports, maintaining logs and other records. Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures resulting from changes in laws or other legal mandates affecting functional area of assignment. Takes responsibility for and maintains all equipment, including weapons, ammunition, and other specialized law enforcement equipment; attends required training; and maintains proficiency in all issued equipment. Responds to emergent situations such as natural disasters, civil unrest, or other tactical situations to protect lives and prevent criminal acts. Appears in court to testify in legal proceedings. Performs collateral duties as assigned. CORRECTIONAL OR COURT FACILITY ASSIGNMENTS: Controls, monitors, and supervises inmate conduct in housing units during meals, bathing, recreational activities, or work assignments according to established policies, regulations, and procedures to prevent escapes, injuries, or violence. Interprets and enforces correctional rules and regulations, such as California Code of Regulations , Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities, Title XV. Searches inmates, including performing clothed and unclothed body searches, and inspects housing units for contraband such as weapons or drugs to maintain the security and safety of inmates. Monitors movement and maintains security and safety of sentenced and pre-sentenced inmates within a correctional or court facility. Transports inmates to hospitals as needed for medical treatment and provides security as needed. Maintains visual surveillance of inmates and facilities according to departmental policy and established schedule through direct observation and the use of video equipment. Responds to inmate disturbances or emergencies and takes action to control the situation in accordance with legal guidelines, training, and established departmental policies and procedures. Conducts, records, and reports inmate count during shift to ensure all inmates are present and that accurate documentation is maintained. Responds to incidents of suspected criminal activity within a facility such as physical assaults; conducts preliminary investigations; gathers and maintains the chain of evidence; writes reports; and makes arrests as necessary. Provides jail orientation and responds to questions, concerns, and requests from inmates. Oversees and monitors access to attorney rooms, visiting areas, and other controlled locations. Serves as a Superior Court bailiff by assisting the court in maintaining order and by providing security for inmates in custody and for jurors. Serves all writs, notices or other processes issued by superior courts in the manner prescribed by law. Transports sentenced and pre-sentenced inmates to and from courts, correctional facilities, or other locations. PATROL STATION/SPECIALIZED UNIT/OTHER NON-CUSTODIAL ASSIGNMENTS: Patrols designated area in a patrol car to enforce laws and prevent or suppress crime; responds to reports of suspected criminal activity or disturbance such as physical assault, rape, homicide or burglary; makes preliminary investigations; gathers and maintains the chain of evidence; and makes arrests as warranted. Responds to requests for service from the public regarding suspected criminal activities such as those involving juveniles, narcotics, vice, license violations, or nuisance complaints, and initiates the investigation of incidents. Responds to locations of traffic accidents to assist victims; takes control to maintain traffic flow; obtains evidence and interviews suspects, witnesses, and victims; documents findings in a written report, and issues citations or makes arrests as warranted. Transports inmates to or from courts, stations, emergency medical facilities or other correctional facilities. Conducts personnel background investigations by interviewing employers, neighbors, personal references, and family members and prepares reports of significant information obtained. Guards and maintains the security and safety of sentenced and pre-sentenced inmates by enforcing detention policies and procedures in station jails. MAY BE ASSIGNED TO PERFORM SPECIALIZED DUTIES IN ASSIGNMENTS SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING: Exercises technical supervision over other line personnel, including but not limited to patrol, custody, detective, court services, and technical services. Plans and conducts law enforcement courses and seminars including classroom instruction and practical demonstration; tests and evaluates participants' knowledge and performance. Exercises technical supervision over field training activities in various patrol procedures and techniques such as report writing, vehicle pullover and approach, traffic control, arrest, and search and seizure. Coordinates operational activities such as scheduling patrol units and resolving community concerns and incoming calls for service at a Sheriff's patrol station. Conducts polygraph investigations of suspects, victims, or witnesses to determine the validity of their statements; conducts polygraph examinations of applicants for Deputy Sheriff. Serves as a detective in a specialized investigative unit such as burglary, juvenile gang, child abuse, forgery, commercial crimes, vice, or narcotics, with responsibility for investigating crimes, identifying and apprehending criminals, and assisting in the prosecution of court cases. MAY BE ASSIGNED TO PERFORM HIGHLY SPECIALIZED DUTIES IN ASSIGNMENTS SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING: Conducts complex major investigations in such areas as homicide, arson, and fraud, requiring extensive technical knowledge and skill, and the ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and synthesize massive amounts of information. Performs duties such as flying a helicopter and making mountain and underwater rescues requiring extensive training, skills, and certification or licensure. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS CITIZENSHIP Must be a U.S. citizen - OR - permanent resident alien who is eligible for, and has applied for citizenship. For more information regarding citizenship requirements, please contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at 1-800-375-5283 or visit their website at http://www.uscis.gov . Candidates will be required to submit a copy of their Citizenship diploma or paperwork showing they have applied for citizenship during the background process. EXPERIENCE Candidates must be employed as full-time peace officers in a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified law enforcement agency with two years of continuous peace officer experience at the time of filing. Full-time experience is defined as a 40-hour work week. Continuous experience is defined as full-time experience gained within two years from date of application. CERTIFICATE Candidates must possess a P.O.S.T. Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced certificate(s) at the time of filing . A legible copy of the candidate's valid P.O.S.T. Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced certificate and A legible copy of the candidate's P.O.S.T. profile report must be attached with the application at the time of filing. Documentation will be accepted via e-mail. LICENSE A valid California class "C" driver license is required to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates must possess a current, non-expired California class "C" driver license or above at the time of filing. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit a copy of their California driver license during the background investigation. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. A candidate's driving record that shows three or more moving violations within the last year will not be appointed. PHYSICAL CLASS IV - Arduous Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates must be in good general physical fitness and free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the Deputy Sheriff position. VISION (1) Acuity - At least 20/70 in each eye without correction, correctable to 20/30 in each eye. Successful soft contact lens wearers are not required to meet the uncorrected standard as long as their corrected vision is 20/30 in each eye. (2) Color perception - Anything other than minor hue impairment is disqualifying. HEARING There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than: 30 dB at 500 Hz. 30 dB at 1000 Hz. 40 dB at 2000 Hz. 40 dB at 3000 Hz. There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worst ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the candidate's record may be reviewed by the Occupational Health Program's Service Consultant for final determination of qualifications. Additional Information WORK CONDITIONS The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates seven days a week, 24-hours a day, and has locations throughout the greater Los Angeles County. Appointees must be willing to: work any shift. work overtime and consecutive shifts. work on any day of the year. work with people of any race or ethnic group. work assignments with co-workers of the opposite sex. work in any location within the County of Los Angeles. injure and perhaps kill another person in defense of your life or the life of others. have split or varied days off. work assignments where there is risk of being injured in the performance of your duties. deal with people who are hostile, irrational, emotionally distraught, or mentally ill. deal with volatile or life threatening situations. make appropriate split-second decisions in emergent, highly stressful situations. work independently and as a partner or team member with a variety of individuals. EXAMINATION CONTENT This is a non-competitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify candidates. ELECTRONIC CORRESPONDENCE ALL CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE SENT TO CANDIDATES VIA EMAIL. Candidates are responsible for providing a valid email address in their application that can receive emails from LASD.org . Please add the following email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail: qmmao@lasd.org swornexamsentrylevel@lasd.org ehire@lasd.org ehiresvc@lasd.org spsupport@lasd.org info@governmentjobs.com Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an as received basis and candidates will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. Candidates' names will be placed on the eligible register for twenty-four (24) months following the date of promulgation. Candidates will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veterans credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran's credit. Successful candidates will remain on the register for a period of twenty-four (24) months following the date of eligibility, unless they: do not pass the Validated Physical Ability Test. do not appear (DNA) to any scheduled structured interview appointment. do not pass the structured interview. do not appear (DNA) to any scheduled background investigation appointment. are disqualified during the background investigation. are disqualified from the medical or psychological process. withdraw or refuse the position after being placed on the eligible register. SPECIAL INFORMATION ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following: use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. use of marijuana with or without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge. DISQUALIFICATION The background questions in the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) are utilized to ensure candidates meet the standards of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Candidates who fail any background question(s) will be disqualified from all Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department examinations for which they applied, and will have to wait a minimum of twelve (12) months after the date of the disqualification to reapply. LASD HIRING PROCESS 1. Application (including SQ) 2. Validated Physical Ability Test 3. Structured Interview 4. Background Investigation 5. Psychological and Medical Evaluations VALIDATED PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST Candidates who are placed on the eligible register will proceed to the Validated Physical Ability Test (VPAT). The VPAT evaluates candidates' baseline physical fitness level, relative to the physical demands of the Sheriff's Academy and is comprised of four tests: push-ups, 75-yard run, sit-ups, and 20 meter shuttle run test. Candidates must pass the VPAT to start the background investigation. Candidates will be allowed an unlimited number of opportunities to pass the VPAT within a twelve (12) month period from the date of the candidate's initial scheduled VPAT appointment. Candidates who do not pass the VPAT after the twelve (12) months must wait three (3) months from the date of the last VPAT failure to reapply for this position. Candidates are strongly encouraged to work out and be in good physical condition. Candidates that pass the VPAT should continue to work out to meet the physical demands of the academy. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department offers Pre-Academy Workouts for candidates in the Deputy Sheriff Trainee hiring process. STRUCTURED INTERVIEW (SI) Candidates who pass the VPAT, will participate in a P.O.S.T. mandated structured interview (SI). The SI evaluates the candidates' experience, problem solving, interest/motivation, interpersonal skills, community involvement/awareness, and communication skills. Candidates will be allowed one (1) opportunity to pass the SI. If a candidate does not pass the SI, he/she must wait three (3) months to reapply. PRE-INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONNAIRE Candidates will be given a Pre-Investigative Questionnaire that is to be completed and submitted on the day of their background intake appointment. Candidates will be asked questions regarding narcotics use, theft, arrest history, domestic violence, and driving history. Examples of disqualifying factors include but are not limited to: failure to appear to scheduled appointments, felony convictions, job related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns, suspended license, driving under the influence, poor credit or employment history, substance abuse, and active criminal probation. PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (PHS) Candidates will be required to complete a P.O.S.T. mandated Personal History Statement (PHS). Candidates will receive emails from the Department's electronic case management system, E-Hire, with instructions on how to complete the PHS. Candidates are required to submit specific documents (i.e., driver license, social security card, birth/marriage certificate(s) etc.). It is the candidates' responsibility to bring both original documents and copies to their background intake appointment. Department representatives will verify the copies against the original documents, and return all original documents to the candidate. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION A thorough background investigation will be conducted which includes, but is not limited to; discrepancy interviews, a Live Scan (fingerprint search), polygraph examination, law enforcement agency checks, and residence/employment checks. Candidates who complete the background investigation may be selected for the position and will be extended a conditional offer of employment prior to the psychological evaluations and medical. Candidates who are disqualified from the background investigation will be ineligible to reapply for any Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department position for a minimum of twelve (12) months. PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION The psychological evaluation consists of a four (4) hour test. Once candidates have completed the test they will meet with a psychologist. Candidates who do not pass the psychological evaluation will be ineligible to reapply for the position for a minimum of twelve (12) months. MEDICAL EVALUATION The medical evaluation assesses physical ability, ensuring capability to participate in the demanding duties of the position. Candidates who do not pass the medical evaluation will be ineligible to reapply for the position for a minimum of twelve (12) months. VACANCY INFORMATION The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION All candidates are required to submit an online County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department employment application. All information, including the selection requirements (i.e., age, citizenship, education, and driver license) is subject to verification and your application may be rejected at any time during the selection process. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the selection requirements. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE To apply for this examination, click on the "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen. Your application must be submitted electronically by 5:00 pm (PT), on the last day of filing. Candidates will be asked to provide required documents during the background process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD All candidates must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or a friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record, and may result in a rejection of your application. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER All candidates must include their social security number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number. ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 981-5800 Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Sworn Examinations Unit Department Contact Phone: (323) 981-5800 Department Contact email: swornexamsentrylevel@lasd.org Closing Date/Time: Continuous
GILA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 1400 E. ASH STREET, GLOBE, AZ 85501 PURPOSE OF THE JOB The purpose of this position is to provide care, custody, and control of inmates, ensuring the safety and security of inmates, other officers, the facility, and the public. This position monitors inmates' behavior and the facility to ensure safety, taking steps to avoid violence and violation of rules. The role provides for inmates' physical care, supplying food and materials as well as transport to health appointments. Other duties involve processing bookings, releases, reclassifications and maintaining detainees' property and paperwork; and ensuring detention facilities are kept sanitary and in good working order. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not supervise other employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TIME SPENT • Observes inmates for rule violations and behavioral changes; maintains appropriate use-of-force continuum as needed for self-defense or defense of another. 25% • Schedules, supervises, and controls inmate activities and maintains discipline; diffuses potentially violent situations; may physically restrain uncooperative or disruptive inmates and take steps to avert fights, assaults, riots, and escapes; and physically escorts inmates outside facility. 25% • Supervises safety and security of staff, inmates, visitors, and detention facilities; promotes acceptable attitudes and monitors behavior of inmates. 20% • Performs constant inspections of all detention facility areas; assures all areas of facility are safe, secure, sanitary, and free of contraband. 10% • Provides care for inmates; dispenses and oversees meals; administers medications and oversees inmate hygiene and showers; schedules medical, counseling, personal, and other appointments; schedules transportation for appointments and visits outside of facility; and transports, documents, and arranges transport for inmates and ensures inmates attend all Court appearances. 5% • Conducts booking of inmates, completing required forms; searches, examines, and tests inmates according to policies; collects and inventories inmate property; and maintains inmate property, financial, and corrections records. 5% • Processes authorized release of detainees; returns all property to inmates upon their release and notifies victims; verifies documentation for completeness and accuracy before releasing inmates; and files and distributes records to appropriate divisions within county. 5% • Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, event logs, charts, and other documents; maintains appropriate records and prepares reports, as required. 5% • Performs other duties as assigned. BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no responsibility over any types of budget. PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not have PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES. ORAL COMMUNICATION DUTIES This position trains colleagues, explains County procedures, responds to public inquiries and negotiates and persuades. DEPARTMENT: SHERIFF'S OFFICE POSITION: DETENTION OFFICER LOCATION: GLOBE/PAYSON JOB CODE: OPEN CLOSING: HIRING ROSTER ANNUAL SALARY: $34,877-$47,956 DOE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DUTIES This position creates or edits documents, reports and emails. INTERACTIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC Interacts regularly with internal coworkers and other departmental personnel over the telephone, by email, and/or in person. Incidental contact with the public may occur as part of the work location. INTERACTIONS SPECIFICALLY WITH CUSTOMERS Consistently (More than 40% but less than 55% in a year) MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED High School Diploma or GED. MINIMUM YEARS OF DIRECTLY RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Six (6) months previous experience required, one (1) or two (2) years directly related experience preferred. PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS REQUIRED Within one year of hire, must complete the detention officer basic course presented by the Arizona Detention Academy. Must pass semi-annual firearms course with assigned duty firearms, must maintain certification in CPR and other duty specific equipment and weapons. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED First Aid, CPR, or Lifeguard Procedures, Training, Public Safety & Security, Transportation, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management Procedures. English language and composition, federal, state, local laws, regulations, statutes, law enforcement, or lifeguard procedures and defensive tactics. SKILLS REQUIRED Skills in effective negotiation, persuasion; analyzing complex detention issues, and developing solutions; interpreting laws and regulations; effectively dealing with situations requiring diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and sound judgment; writing and completing accurate reports and observations; interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. ABILITIES REQUIRED The ability to communicate verbally and in writing; ability to make independent judgment and initiative to carry out the workload; ability to multi-task, maintain mental response and quickness, and maintain calm demeanor in stressful situations. Ability to assign, supervise and evaluate the work of others; communicate with inmates, mediate difficult situations, and use effective custody and control procedures; escort prisoners to and from outside jail facilities, to and from court and other appointments; operate a personal computer and specialized software applications; care, maintain and safely operate a variety of weapons, impact weapons, handcuffs and waist chains, special locks and keys, and chemical agents; remain alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Constantly stands to perform public safety duties, attend to watchmen duties, to attend to customers. • Constantly sits to complete report and to operate computers. • Constantly lifts under 10 lbs., Regularly lifts up to 25 lbs., Rarely lifts over 75 lbs. • Constantly requires dexterity for peacekeeping tools, for keyboard operation. • Constantly walks to and from worksites, bends to reach and grab; occasionally kneels or twists. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a jail environment and correctional facilities; work involves intense concentration on activities going on around one's location on a constant basis throughout the entire work shift. Work occasionally involves personal danger, and potential exposure to hazardous, uncontrollable and life threatening situations; requires physical ability to subdue hostile individuals; and must be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift. SAFETY RISK EXPOSURE Incumbents in this position are generally exposed to occasional telephone verbal abuse by customers or citizens. Incumbents may become exposed to physical danger, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, blood-borne pathogen, communicable diseases, fire hazards, extreme temperature, wetness and humidity. PROTECTIVE GEAR & SAFETY MANUALS Incumbents in this position are required to constantly follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department. May be required to constantly use safety equipment, and compliance devices. CONSEQUENCES OF ERROR Potential errors can legal ramifications, loss of funding, loss of organization's credibility. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this position are required to be U.S. citizens with zero felony convictions. Incumbents are required to have an unrestricted Arizona driver's license upon appointment. All incumbents in this position are subject to complete a background check as well as medical, polygraph, psychological, written and oral examinations prior to being appointed. PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENTS Incumbents are required to maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards. SPECIFIC EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS Incumbents in this position must have an unrestricted Arizona driver's license upon appointment and must be a US citizen. Prior to employment, incumbents must successfully complete a background check as well as medical, polygraph, psychological, written and oral examinations prior to being appointed. Must pass certification requirements for Detention Officers, such as basic course presented by the Arizona Detention Academy; may be required to obtain additional specific skills training and technical certifications. NOTICE: APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH, AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE, DOCUMENTARY PROOF OF EDUCATIONS, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR ANY OTHER PROOF OF COMPETENCY AS REQUIRED IN THE OFFICIAL CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION OR ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND/OR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS AS A CONTINUING CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. FURTHER, APPLICANTS FOR POSITIONS REQUIRING OPERATION OF A COUNTY OR PERSONAL VEHICLE ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS MUST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN COUNTY OR PERSONAL VEHICLE OPERATORS LICENSE. GILA COUNTY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, AGE OR DISABILITY, AND FAMILIAL STATUS IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISIONS OF SERVICE. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. Closing Date/Time:
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
GILA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 1400 E. ASH STREET, GLOBE, AZ 85501 PURPOSE OF THE JOB The purpose of this position is to provide care, custody, and control of inmates, ensuring the safety and security of inmates, other officers, the facility, and the public. This position monitors inmates' behavior and the facility to ensure safety, taking steps to avoid violence and violation of rules. The role provides for inmates' physical care, supplying food and materials as well as transport to health appointments. Other duties involve processing bookings, releases, reclassifications and maintaining detainees' property and paperwork; and ensuring detention facilities are kept sanitary and in good working order. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not supervise other employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TIME SPENT • Observes inmates for rule violations and behavioral changes; maintains appropriate use-of-force continuum as needed for self-defense or defense of another. 25% • Schedules, supervises, and controls inmate activities and maintains discipline; diffuses potentially violent situations; may physically restrain uncooperative or disruptive inmates and take steps to avert fights, assaults, riots, and escapes; and physically escorts inmates outside facility. 25% • Supervises safety and security of staff, inmates, visitors, and detention facilities; promotes acceptable attitudes and monitors behavior of inmates. 20% • Performs constant inspections of all detention facility areas; assures all areas of facility are safe, secure, sanitary, and free of contraband. 10% • Provides care for inmates; dispenses and oversees meals; administers medications and oversees inmate hygiene and showers; schedules medical, counseling, personal, and other appointments; schedules transportation for appointments and visits outside of facility; and transports, documents, and arranges transport for inmates and ensures inmates attend all Court appearances. 5% • Conducts booking of inmates, completing required forms; searches, examines, and tests inmates according to policies; collects and inventories inmate property; and maintains inmate property, financial, and corrections records. 5% • Processes authorized release of detainees; returns all property to inmates upon their release and notifies victims; verifies documentation for completeness and accuracy before releasing inmates; and files and distributes records to appropriate divisions within county. 5% • Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, event logs, charts, and other documents; maintains appropriate records and prepares reports, as required. 5% • Performs other duties as assigned. BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no responsibility over any types of budget. PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not have PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES. ORAL COMMUNICATION DUTIES This position trains colleagues, explains County procedures, responds to public inquiries and negotiates and persuades. DEPARTMENT: SHERIFF'S OFFICE POSITION: DETENTION OFFICER LOCATION: GLOBE/PAYSON JOB CODE: OPEN CLOSING: HIRING ROSTER ANNUAL SALARY: $34,877-$47,956 DOE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DUTIES This position creates or edits documents, reports and emails. INTERACTIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC Interacts regularly with internal coworkers and other departmental personnel over the telephone, by email, and/or in person. Incidental contact with the public may occur as part of the work location. INTERACTIONS SPECIFICALLY WITH CUSTOMERS Consistently (More than 40% but less than 55% in a year) MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED High School Diploma or GED. MINIMUM YEARS OF DIRECTLY RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Six (6) months previous experience required, one (1) or two (2) years directly related experience preferred. PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS REQUIRED Within one year of hire, must complete the detention officer basic course presented by the Arizona Detention Academy. Must pass semi-annual firearms course with assigned duty firearms, must maintain certification in CPR and other duty specific equipment and weapons. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED First Aid, CPR, or Lifeguard Procedures, Training, Public Safety & Security, Transportation, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management Procedures. English language and composition, federal, state, local laws, regulations, statutes, law enforcement, or lifeguard procedures and defensive tactics. SKILLS REQUIRED Skills in effective negotiation, persuasion; analyzing complex detention issues, and developing solutions; interpreting laws and regulations; effectively dealing with situations requiring diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and sound judgment; writing and completing accurate reports and observations; interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. ABILITIES REQUIRED The ability to communicate verbally and in writing; ability to make independent judgment and initiative to carry out the workload; ability to multi-task, maintain mental response and quickness, and maintain calm demeanor in stressful situations. Ability to assign, supervise and evaluate the work of others; communicate with inmates, mediate difficult situations, and use effective custody and control procedures; escort prisoners to and from outside jail facilities, to and from court and other appointments; operate a personal computer and specialized software applications; care, maintain and safely operate a variety of weapons, impact weapons, handcuffs and waist chains, special locks and keys, and chemical agents; remain alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Constantly stands to perform public safety duties, attend to watchmen duties, to attend to customers. • Constantly sits to complete report and to operate computers. • Constantly lifts under 10 lbs., Regularly lifts up to 25 lbs., Rarely lifts over 75 lbs. • Constantly requires dexterity for peacekeeping tools, for keyboard operation. • Constantly walks to and from worksites, bends to reach and grab; occasionally kneels or twists. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a jail environment and correctional facilities; work involves intense concentration on activities going on around one's location on a constant basis throughout the entire work shift. Work occasionally involves personal danger, and potential exposure to hazardous, uncontrollable and life threatening situations; requires physical ability to subdue hostile individuals; and must be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift. SAFETY RISK EXPOSURE Incumbents in this position are generally exposed to occasional telephone verbal abuse by customers or citizens. Incumbents may become exposed to physical danger, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, blood-borne pathogen, communicable diseases, fire hazards, extreme temperature, wetness and humidity. PROTECTIVE GEAR & SAFETY MANUALS Incumbents in this position are required to constantly follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department. May be required to constantly use safety equipment, and compliance devices. CONSEQUENCES OF ERROR Potential errors can legal ramifications, loss of funding, loss of organization's credibility. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this position are required to be U.S. citizens with zero felony convictions. Incumbents are required to have an unrestricted Arizona driver's license upon appointment. All incumbents in this position are subject to complete a background check as well as medical, polygraph, psychological, written and oral examinations prior to being appointed. PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENTS Incumbents are required to maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards. SPECIFIC EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS Incumbents in this position must have an unrestricted Arizona driver's license upon appointment and must be a US citizen. Prior to employment, incumbents must successfully complete a background check as well as medical, polygraph, psychological, written and oral examinations prior to being appointed. Must pass certification requirements for Detention Officers, such as basic course presented by the Arizona Detention Academy; may be required to obtain additional specific skills training and technical certifications. NOTICE: APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH, AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE, DOCUMENTARY PROOF OF EDUCATIONS, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR ANY OTHER PROOF OF COMPETENCY AS REQUIRED IN THE OFFICIAL CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION OR ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND/OR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS AS A CONTINUING CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. FURTHER, APPLICANTS FOR POSITIONS REQUIRING OPERATION OF A COUNTY OR PERSONAL VEHICLE ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS MUST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN COUNTY OR PERSONAL VEHICLE OPERATORS LICENSE. GILA COUNTY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, AGE OR DISABILITY, AND FAMILIAL STATUS IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISIONS OF SERVICE. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. Closing Date/Time: