Deputy Sheriff - Lateral

THE POSITIONDeputy Sheriff's provide services and protection to the public through performance of law enforcement duties. Incumbents are responsible for enforcing laws and preventing crime.Deputy Sheriff's serve in numerous assignments including patrol, investigations, marine patrol, coroner's office, civil, and resident deputy. Additional ancillary assignments include Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), Arson Investigations, Mobile Field Force (MFF), HAZMAT Response, and specialty instructor.SHIFT SCHEDULES5, 8‑hour shift(s)4, 10‑hour shift(s)3–4, 12‑hour shift(s)ESSENTIAL DUTIES1. Patrols an assigned geographical area in a region of the County; observes activities in the area; initiates traffic stops; makes visual vehicle inspections; responds to emergencies and reports of crimes in progress; interviews persons to obtain information or assess service needs; investigates complaints, makes arrests and issues citations.2. Patrols County waterways in a boat; navigates on tidal waterways using compass, depth finder and charts; assists boaters/swimmers needing help; investigates suspicious activity to prevent crimes such as illegal drug sales; assists accident victims and conducts searches for bodies and property; searches for missing persons believed to be in the water; maintains an orderly vessel; transports boats on trailers; coordinates activities with other agencies; provides boating safety information to the public.3. Researches and maintains records; writes reports; testifies in Court; answers inquiries from attorneys, other officials and the public; may use automated systems, typewriters and microfiche for records research and maintenance and report writing.POSITION REQUIREMENTSOne (1) year of recent law enforcement experience and possession of a Basic P.O.S.T Certificate.DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTSA Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate by the final filing date. Candidates who fail to submit their Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMust be at least nineteen (19) years of age at the time of application.Must possess a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate.Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license is required. A valid Class B California driver's license may be required depending on assignment.Incumbent must be able to work in a noisy and stressful environment and may require near and far vision, exposure to communicable disease, and involve lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds and may include working with the full range of body movements involving reaching, bending, grasping and climbing.Incumbents must be able to work any shift, holidays and weekends, and anywhere in the County.Candidates for positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy.Incumbents and candidates applying for positions in this class may be subject to, depending on job assignment, drug and alcohol testing as required under the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.Incumbents of this class have full peace officer powers as delineated in the California Penal Code and must therefore meet training requirements in accordance with Penal Code 832.SELECTION PROCESSApplications will be reviewed every 4 weeks as needed. Based on the information provided in the application documents, qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre‑scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self‑schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.HOW TO APPLYApplications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD‑214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.Please note that all dates and times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be considered for this recruitment but must be re‑submitted for this recruitment.All further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-1113, business hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTSTo be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A copy of the DD‑214 showing discharge type must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date. Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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