Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill regular, full-time positions in the class of Deputy Sheriff at the Yolo County Sheriffs Office. This assignment will be to patrol an assigned area and enforce State and local laws; to receive and serve civil processes and subpoenas; to supervise inmates in the jail facility; to perform duties as a courtroom bailiff; and to perform other related duties as required.

Why should you join the YSCO? Competitive pay incentives are available for prior sworn safety experience with a law enforcement agency. In addition to the salary posted in this job bulletin, employees receive additional compensation, up to a total of 15% of base, by stacking a maximum of two of the following incentives:

• 2.5% for possession of Intermediate POST
• 7.5% for possession of Advanced POST
• 2.5% for possession of a 2 year degree
• 7.5% for possession of a 4 year degree
• 10% for possession of post graduate degree

HOW TO APPLY Interested applicants must submit an online County of Yolo Employment application and a completed supplemental questionnaire. Candidates that are currently attending a California P.O.S.T Law Enforcement Training Academy and are near graduation are encouraged to apply! Employment will be contingent upon proof of P.O.S.T Basic Certification after completion of Academy training. A copy of California P.O.S.T Basic certification OR verification of current P.O.S.T Basic Academy enrollment should be attached to the employment application.

For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.

The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps may change with or without notice:

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Department Selection Interview
• Behavioral Assessment
• Background Investigation
• Final interview with the Sheriff and/or the Sheriff's designee
• Conditional Job Offer, pending:
  • Psychological Exam
  • Medical Exam

Contact Information For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.

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