Douglas County (NV)
Reserve Deputy Sheriff (Volunteer)
SALARY
$0.00 Hourly
LOCATION
Sheriff - Minden, NV
JOB TYPE
Full Time
JOB NUMBER
17/18-00134
DEPARTMENT
Sheriff Jail
OPENING DATE
04/04/2018
SALARY
$0.00 Hourly
LOCATION
Sheriff - Minden, NV
JOB TYPE
Full Time
JOB NUMBER
17/18-00134
DEPARTMENT
Sheriff Jail
OPENING DATE
04/04/2018
DESCRIPTION
This recruitment is for RESERVE as a Deputy Sheriff on a volunteer basis only.
Continuous recruitments may close at any time with or without notice.
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Dear Applicant:The application for employment with the Douglas County Sheriff's Department must be completed in its entirety. Any misrepresentation, deception, omission - intentional or accidental - or failure to fully complete any of the information requested in this application shall be viewed as sufficient cause to remove the applicant from further consideration for employment or may result in the termination from employment should such misrepresentation be discovered after an offer of employment has been made.The Douglas County Sheriff's Department considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, physical handicap or any other legally protected status.All applications must be submitted on Douglas County's Job Opportunities web page at douglascountynv.gov, click on Job Opportunities, Current Openings. Applications are only accepted when the position is posted. If no postings are open for this position, you can submit a job interest card to be notified when a position is opened.Congratulations on your first step towards joining the men and women of the Douglas County Sheriff's Department. We pride ourselves on seeking the very best of applicants to protect and serve the residents and guests of Douglas County. We look forward to meeting you as you progress through the application process.Sincerely,Ron Pierini, Sheriff
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Description
Responsible for performing a variety of public safety and law enforcement services in patrol, detention, court services, or civil process assignments.
Detention- Accountability for Inmates – Conducts daily head counts, periodic cell and pod checks; moves inmates to and from locations for court appearances, medical care, visits, etc.
- Intake and Release of Inmates – Brings inmates into the jail by conducting searches, booking questionnaires, fingerprints, photography, access to bail and phone.
- Ensures Safety of Inmates and Staff – Conduct facility and person searches for weapons/drugs/contraband; conduct surveillance, investigations, and reports of crimes committed within the detention facility; monitor activity of inmates; handle inmates with mental health issues and provide intervention to ensure safety.
- Handle Health and Welfare Issues – Carry out processes to ensure that inmates are provided with adequate food, clothing, medicine, and clean living arrangements; Conduct inspections of living conditions to ensure compliance with departmental policy and federal law.
- Customer Service - Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls and directs the caller to the proper person or personally handles the call; provides information which requires the use of judgment and interpretation of policies, rules and procedures.
- Court Appearances – Transports inmates to and from court; provides security for court staff and inmates during proceedings; updates legal paperwork to ensure timely compliance with court orders; responds to emergencies in the court house.
- Medical Treatment – Provide first aid for inmates as required; triage inmates for physician visits and needs for emergency medical treatment and transport; sets up medications and distribute to inmates daily as required; complete documentation for medical issues; provide security for medical staff.
- Extraditions – Transport inmates to other agency jails, courts, and other facilities; send notices to other agencies of arrests, process warrants, and set-up extraditions with outside companies who transport inmates.
- Locates and serves subpoenas, summonses, warrants, Orders to Show Cause, restraining orders and Writs of Restitution, possession and execution to individuals, partnerships and corporations.
- Executes court orders to attach monies, bank accounts, securities, real and personal property.
- Organize probable cause forms, make copies and deliver to District Attorney and Courts as appropriate.
- Retrieve copies of criminal complaints, prepare logs for court appearances, prepare copies for courts.
- Prepare court lists and confirms with court clerk's office.
- Provides court security as required.
- Training – Attends training as required to satisfy State and department requirements.
- Assists and provides appropriate first aid.
- Operates a motor vehicle in a safe and effective manner.
- Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
- Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
- Crime scene preservation and collection of evidence; which includes evidence identification and proper handling procedures.
- Act as coroner as defined under NRS 259.020.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School education/GED; AND:- Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
- Must be Citizen of the United States at time of testing for the position.
- Must have no convictions of any crime for which registration in the State of Nevada is required pursuant to NRS 207.090 or 207.152.
- No drug use/sales within 5 years.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:- Principles and techniques of public relations and customer service.
- County, State, and federal laws, statutes, ordinances and court decisions related to police activities.
- Principles and practices of effective interrogation.
- Criminal investigation principles, practices and techniques.
- Weaponry and associated safety practices.
- Safety and security policies and procedures.
- First aid and basic CPR methods.
- County geography.
- Computers utilizing standard and specialized software applications.
- Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
- Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
- Techniques for techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
- Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Interpreting, applying and explaining state and local laws, regulations and policies.
- Cope with adverse situations firmly, courteously and with respect for individual rights.
- Crime scene preservation and collection of evidence.
- Operate vehicle safely and effectively in normal and emergency situations.
- Safe and effective use of firearms, impact weapons and chemical agents.
- Determining and executing proper course of action under emergency conditions.
- Using initiative and independent judgment within established policy guidelines.
- Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
- Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:- Nevada Class C Driver's License.
- Category 3 Nevada POST Certification obtained during employment.
- CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of date of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Traverse difficult terrain, strength and stamina to physically restrain suspects, running, climbing, standing, squatting, and sitting for prolonged periods of time; occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds, strength to subdue persons, to drag, carry and lift persons and objects; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another; dexterity to write and to shoot a gun; to be heard in noisy group situation.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:- Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
- Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- RECRUITMENT & TESTING
Testing Information
Written Exam:
The written exam consists of a written general aptitude test, with a passing score of 70%, an oral board interview process and physical ability assessment. Applicants must successfully complete each of the three phases to be eligible for a Reserve position.
Physical agility requirements:
The Peace Officer Standard Training Committee of Nevada P.O.S.T. has established the physical fitness requirements for graduation from the P.O.S.T. academy.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has adopted similar physical fitness standards.
It may be important that this information be provided to applicants so that they may prepare themselves for the physical fitness testing. The requirements are the same for all applicants, regardless of age or gender.
All applicants seeking employment with the Douglas County Sheriff's Department must successfully complete the following physical fitness standards.
- 14 inch vertical jump
- 30 sit-ups (60 seconds)
- 23 push-ups (no time limit)
- 300 meter run (68 seconds)
- Illinois Agility Run (19.5 seconds)
- 1.5 mile run/walk (16:57)
All applicants will be subject to an extensive, in depth background investigation to determine the applicant's suitability for Peace Officer status. Once an applicant has successfully completed each phase of the testing and a conditional offer of employment has been extended, the applicant will be required to complete and pass a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, a medical examination by a licensed physician of the County's choice. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these tests.
About the Position: Under the supervision of a Sergeant on an assigned shift, a Deputy Sheriff I guards, directs and monitors the activities and movement of inmates to ensure the safety and security of inmates, staff and the public. Person(s) appointed by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be assigned to the Jail Division in Lake Tahoe or Minden. A Deputy Sheriff I who successfully completes the Category I Academy may be promoted to Deputy Sheriff II and then be eligible for Patrol FTO.
In order to perform the essential job functions, a Deputy Sheriff I with the Douglas County Sheriff's Department must be able to perform the following:
1. See and hear.
2. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.3. Read, write, comprehend and speak the English language in a clear, understandable
manner.
4. Walk, stand, reach, climb, lift, pull and push without assistance.
5. Add, subtract and divide.
Requirements: The applicant must be at least twenty-one years of age at the time of hire and have a high school diploma or GED equivalency; be in possession of a valid driver's license; be a United States citizen; no drug use/sales within 5 years; and be eligible for Peace Officer Status as required by the Nevada Revised Statues. Individuals who do not use tobacco products are preferred.
If you have further questions please contact the Douglas County sheriff's Office at (775) 782-9993.
- Employer
- Douglas County (NV)
- Phone
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(775) 782-9860
- Website
- http://www.douglascountynv.gov
- Address
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P O BOX 218
Minden, Nevada, 89423
- Employer
- Douglas County (NV)
- Phone
- (775) 782-9860
- Website
- http://www.douglascountynv.gov
- Address
-
P O BOX 218
Minden, Nevada, 89423
- Reserve Deputy Sheriff (Volunteer) Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- What position are you applying for?
- * QUESTION 2
- Are you at least 21 years of age or will be within 90 days of testing?
- * QUESTION 3
- Are you an US Citizen?
- * QUESTION 4
- Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
- * QUESTION 5
- Are you able to speak, read and write English fluently?
- * QUESTION 6
- Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- * QUESTION 7
- Are you willing to work rotational shifts, weekends and holidays?
- * QUESTION 8
- Have you used or ingested marijuana in the past 3 years?
- * QUESTION 9
- Do you currently hold a medical marijuana prescription?
- * QUESTION 10
- Other than marijuana, have you used or ingested any other illegal drug in the past 5 years?
- * QUESTION 11
- Have you ever sold or profited in the sale of an illegal substance?
- * QUESTION 12
- Have you ever been convicted of a felony crime?
- * QUESTION 13
- Have you ever been convicted of domestic battery?
- * QUESTION 14
- Have you been convicted of a DUI within the last 5 years?
- * QUESTION 15
- Do you have a POST Certificate? Applicants possessing a valid Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I Certificate are exempt from the required written examination. The written test may also be waived for applicants with a Category I POST Certificate from any state with recognized reciprocity.
- QUESTION 16
- If yes, please attach your certificate to this application. Please list date and state of issuance and whether it is active or not? If you do not attach POST certification you will not be considered as a lateral candidate.
- QUESTION 17
- Please list any foreign language skills, including level of proficiency (Fluent, Good, Fair) for each of the following: speak, read, write.
- * QUESTION 18
- Have you applied for previous Douglas County Deputy Sheriff I/II openings?
- QUESTION 19
- If yes, please list date applied.
- * Required Question