DEPUTY SHERIFF-RECRUIT



Job Details

DEPUTY SHERIFF-RECRUIT
Employer

County of Contra Costa

Salary

$49,895.28 Annually

Location

Martinez, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

6X7A82

Department

Sheriff

Opening Date

05/18/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

The Position

Bargaining Unit: DSA - Deputy Sheriff's Non-Sworn Rank & File Unit

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is seeking men and women interested in an exciting and challenging career in law enforcement. Prior law enforcement experience is not required. Individuals who are appointed as Deputy Sheriff -Recruit will be assigned to attend our Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved police academy, which involves 26 weeks of intensive academic instruction combined with rigorous physical fitness training. Upon successful completion of the Academy, recruits will graduate and be sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff ($6,382-$8,146).   Academy graduates are initially assigned to the Patrol Division or the Custody Services Bureau
 
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff enjoys an outstanding reputation as one of the most professional, progressive agencies in the United States. In addition to operating the most innovative detention facilities in the country, the Office of the Sheriff provides patrol services throughout the county including four contract cities for which it provides total police services. Many other specialized assignments are also available. As a department of over 1,000 employees, with 668 that are sworn, the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff continues to grow and progress, providing excellent opportunities in career development for its deputies.
 
Contra Costa County is currently accepting P.O.S.T T-Scores.  Valid T-Scores received within the last 12 months with a score of 48 or higher will be accepted in lieu of taking the written examination.  Candidates must submit a copy of their T-Score at the time of application.
 
To read the complete job description, please visit the website; www.cccounty.us/hr
 
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.
 

EXAM DATES: (For applications received 5/17/2018- 6/20/2018)
 
Written/Physical Agility Exam: July 14, 2018
Oral Exam: July 17-20, 2018

 

Typical Tasks

  • Attends a California Basic Academy which includes those courses necessary to gain P.O.S.T. approved peace officer status
  • May attend an orientation on operations within the Sheriff's Department

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of State valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.
 
Education: Possession of a United States high school diploma, G.E.D. Equivalency,   California high school proficiency certificate, or have attained a two-year, four-year or advanced degree from an accredited college or university. The high school shall be a United States public school, an accredited United States Department of Defense high school, or an accredited or approved public or nonpublic high school.
 
Citizenship: United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship a minimum of one year ago.
 
Age Requirement: Must be 20.5 years of age at the time of appointment.
 
Physical Requirement: Ability to meet such health standards as may be prescribed by the County Medical Consultant.
 
Visual Acuity: 20/100 uncorrected each eye; corrected to 20/30 each eye.
 
Hearing: Must not have suffered a hearing loss of over 25 decibels in the 500, 1000 or 2000 frequency ranges.
 
Background: A thorough background investigation, which will include a report writing exercise, a polygraph examination and psychological testing, shall be conducted according to the specifications of the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training; and shall not have been convicted of a felony in this state or any other state or in any federal jurisdiction, or of any offense in any other state or in any federal jurisdiction, which would have been a felony if committed in this state.

 

Selection Process

  1. Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.
  2. Written Examination: May include multiple-choice questions, writing proficiency test, and scenario based competency/behavioral questions. Test items may consist of the following assessment categories: reading comprehension, vocabulary, and information processing/reasoning ability. (Pass/Fail)
  3. Physical Agility Examination: Designed to measure an applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to complete exercises that replicate some aspect of the job. The examination may be timed and include the following physical examinations: 1) 500 yard run 2) scaling a 6-foot wall, and 3) 165 lb. dummy drag (Pass/Fail)
  4. Oral Interview: Conducted by a Qualifications Appraisal Board who will evaluate candidates in job-related areas (Weighted 100%).
 
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
 

THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND

VALUES DIVERSITY AT ALL LEVELS OF THE ORGANIZATION

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

"The Benefit Tab is under construction"

01
Are you a United States Citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship a minimum of one year ago?
  • Yes
  • No
02
I possess a valid California driver's license or an out-of-state valid motor vehicle operator's license
  • Yes
  • No
03
I possess a United States high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency, California high school proficiency certificate, or have attained a two-year, four-year or advanced degree from an accredited college or university?
  • Yes
  • No
04
I possess a T-score? If yes, you must attach proof of a documented T-Score of 48 or higher received within the past 12 months at the time of application. Please attach a copy of your T-Score with application
  • Yes
  • No
05
Have you taken the examination for Deputy Sheriff-Recruit with Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff within the past six (6) months?
  • Yes
  • No
06
I am at least 20 years old?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Are you applying for Veterans Credit? If so, you MUST attach a complete copy of Form DD214 that indicates an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions at the time of application.
  • Yes
  • No
08
How did you hear of this position? [Check appropriate box.]
  • Website
  • Take One Brochure
  • Career Fair-Military
  • Career Fair-College
  • Radio or TV Ad
  • Current Employee
  • Billboard
  • Social Media
  • Other
09
If you marked other to question #8, please tell us how you heard of this
10
I certify that I meet the announced requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them. I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application is true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.
  • Yes

* Required Question

Employer
County of Contra Costa
Address
651 Pine Street, 2nd Floor

Martinez, California, 94553
Phone
(925) 335-1700

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