Deputy Sheriff - Entry Level



Job Details

Deputy Sheriff - Entry Level
Employer

County of Shasta

Salary

$52,128.00 Annually

Location

96001, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

491_V2_SHF_071217

Dept

Sheriff's Office

Opening Date

07/12/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

DESCRIPTION

$4,344 FLAT RATE MONTHLY / $25.06 FLAT RATE HOURLY
 
THE CURRENT VACANCIES ARE IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE
 
WRITTEN AND ORAL EXAMS WILL BE SCHEDULED ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS
 
SEE "SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS" SECTION
 
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
 
APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED WEEKLY UNTIL CURRENT VACANCIES ARE FILLED
 
FINAL FILING DATE: CONTINUOUS **

ABOUT THE POSITION
 
Under supervision, to perform law enforcement, crime prevention, and crime detection activities; and to do related work as required. 
 
SPECIAL NOTE: An individual will be required to pass a background investigation relevant to working in a law enforcement office or facility, prior to being hired.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
 
This is the entry level sworn class in the Deputy Sheriff's series. Incumbents rotate through various assignments and are expected to learn and perform the full range of duties required.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Patrols assigned areas and answers calls for protection of life and property; conducts preliminary investigations; interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects; gathers evidence, and takes statements in connection with suspected criminal activities; substantiates finding of fact in court; serves warrants and civil documents; pursues and apprehends suspects and makes arrests; serves as rangemaster; directs traffic and enforces traffic laws; assists and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in investigations and arrests; and keeps firearms and other equipment in good working condition.

If assignment is in the Burney Station:  The employee must commit to serving the assigned beat areas for no less than three years.  Within 120 days of hire, the employee must establish residency.  Residency means, at minimum, that the employee is physically located within 30 road miles of the Burney Station on a regular, consistent, and frequent basis.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
 
Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of law enforcement; basic rules and regulations of the Sheriff's Office; basic laws of arrest and rules of evidence; basic laws applicable to the apprehension and treatment of juveniles; care and operation of small firearms and other law enforcement equipment.
 
Ability to: Demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory; secure information from witnesses and suspects; make independent decisions while working in the field; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; writes or prepares accurate, concise, and detailed criminal and informational reports; understand and carry out oral and written directions, regulations, and departmental policies; use and care for firearms; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees and the general public; learn to operate surveillance, control, and communications equipment; stand and walk for long periods of time, perform moderate physical effort on an intermittent basis and strenuous physical effort on an occasional basis; some positions may require the ability to use small boats in the performance of their duties.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
 
  • Possession of a current, valid Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate of Completion awarded by P.O.S.T.
  • Possession of an appropriate California Driver's license.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
 
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.
 
  1. Do you possess a current, valid Basic Law Enforcement Certificate awarded by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training   (P.O.S.T.)?   Yes ___ No___
  2. If yes, did you attach a copy of the P.O.S.T. Certificate to your application? Yes ___ No___
  3. If no, are you expected to graduate from a P.O.S.T. Academy within 6 months from the date of this application? Yes ___ No___
  4. If you are expected to graduate from a P.O.S.T. Academy within 6 months from the date of this application, from what Academy are you expected to graduate?
 
 PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is frequently required to walk; and occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
 
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
 
  • All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
  • Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
  • As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints).    An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).  The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position.  The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
  • Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
  • Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information click here. If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flier.
  • In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
  • Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the Shasta County Deputy Sheriffs' Association (DSA). Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 3% at 50, (2) 3% at 55, or (3) 2.7% at 57.   An employee in this classification will also contribute 9% to 13.5% of his/her pay to this plan, or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our Employee Benefits page or additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information.  The provisions in this flyer and on the County's website are for information purposes only.  To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County's website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until current vacancies have been filled. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, "Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter," or "See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter" the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
 
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. 
 
** Continuous Recruitment Information: Applicants considered best qualified for this position will be invited to take a written examination. If an applicant does not pass, or is unable to attend their scheduled written examination, they will need to reapply. Those applicants passing the written examination will be scheduled for a physical agility assessment and (if they pass the physical agility assessment) an oral examination. If an applicant is unable to attend their scheduled physical agility assessment and/or oral examination, they may need to reapply.
 
Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.
 
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at apply online or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
 
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
 
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515

NOTE:
Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.
 

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES
 

Holidays:
12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.
 

Vacation:
10 working days a year during the first three years of service; 15 working days a year - 4 through 9 years of service; 17 working days a year - 10 through 15 years of service; 20 working days a year - 16 or more years of service. Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after twelve months of employment. For purposes of vacation accrual, a working day is no more than 8 hours.
 

Sick Leave:
96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual. Employees terminating in good standing after completion of 5 years of continuous service will receive a pro-rata payoff of accumulated sick leave. Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement. Note - accrued sick leave may not be used until after three months of employment. Accrued paid leave benefits are used in conjunction with FMLA/CFRA as appropriate.
 

Bereavement:
Maximum of 24 hours for each non-concurrent death in the immediate family.

 

Health Plan:
Shasta County contracts with PERS for medical insurance and has an alternative Blue Cross plan. Employees in the Teamsters bargaining unit are insured through a Teamsters Trust plan. Depending on the plan selected, the County pays most, or all, of the employee premium, and contributes a portion of the dependent premium. Contributions are made for a portion of a retiree's insurance premium.
 

Dental Plan:
The County pays a portion of the employee's and dependents' premium for dental insurance. The employee pays the full premium during the first six months of coverage.
 

Vision Plan:
The County pays the employee premium and employees may enroll dependents at their own expense.
 

Life Insurance:
The County pays the premium for life insurance for most employees. The amount of coverage varies by bargaining unit.
 

Retirement:
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security (note - not all Safety members' benefits are coordinated with Social Security). Members hired prior to May 8, 2011 are covered under the Safety retirement provisions with a 3% @ 50 benefit. Members hired after May 8, 2011 but before January 1, 2013 are covered under the Safety retirement provisions with a 3% @ 55 benefit. Members hired after January 1, 2013 are covered under the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) with a benefit formula of 2.7% @ 57. Please review the specific MOU for stipulated retirement formulas.

Please Note – Members hired as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee are covered under the Miscellaneous provisions. Please review the specific MOU for stipulated retirement formulas.

Miscellaneous:

• Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies.

• IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.

• Optional insurance products available through Colonial Life.

 

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
 

Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice.
 

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Room 348
Redding, CA 96001-1676

(530) 225-5515
 

Comments, please email: schr@co.shasta.ca.us

01
Do you possess a current, valid Basic Law Enforcement Certificate awarded by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If yes, did you attach a copy of the P.O.S.T. Certificate to your application?
  • Yes
  • No
03
If no, are you expected to graduate from a P.O.S.T. Academy within 6 months from the date of this application?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If you are expected to graduate from a P.O.S.T. Academy within 6 months from the date of this application, from what Academy are you expected to graduate?

* Required Question

Employer
County of Shasta
Address
1450 Court Street, Suite 348

Redding, California, 96001
Phone
(530) 225-5515

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