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Deputy Sheriff (Entry-Level) - San Francisco Sheriff Department (8302)Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.Department: SheriffJob class: 8302-Deputy Sheriff ISalary range: $94,406.00 - $120,562.00Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?Hours: Full-timeExam type: ContinuousRule: Rule of the ListList type: EntranceOverviewThe San Francisco Sheriff's Office works with the public, the criminal justice system, and community stakeholders to safeguard the lives, rights, and property of all people we serve.The Sheriff's Office keeps people safe — inside and outside the county jails, in the buildings we help protect, and in the communities we serve.We help domestic violence victims rebuild their lives. We provide mutual aid to our law enforcement partners in emergencies and natural disasters. We offer education and job training to support those leaving the justice system, which builds stronger, safer communities.Join the San Francisco Sheriff's Office!As a San Francisco Deputy Sheriff, you'll join a diverse workforce that helps protect public safety and enforce the law. Duties include:Supervising people in San Francisco County JailsManaging justice‑involved people in alternatives to incarcerationProviding law enforcement services at high‑profile public locationResponsibilitiesThis position requires shift work, weekend/holiday work and overtime.The San Francisco Sheriff's Office operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Deputy Sheriffs may be assigned to work various schedules, including day shift, swing shift, night shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Deputy Sheriffs work 8‑hour or 10‑hour shifts (or longer) and must be willing and able to respond, report, and mobilize as necessary.CompensationCompensation Range: $93,002.00 - $118,768.00 YearlyAppointment to class 8302 Deputy Sheriff (Entry‑Level) is for the period required to complete the POST Basic entry‑level Academy. All appointees must satisfactorily complete a California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Academy and a Sheriff's Office entry‑level training program within the time prescribed by the Sheriff's Office. Failure to successfully complete these requirements or failure to perform satisfactorily on the job will be cause for release from appointment.Appointees who have successfully completed a POST Basic Academy in class 8302 Deputy Sheriff (Entry‑Level) will advance to Class 8504 Deputy Sheriff (Academy Trained). A probationary period of 2,080 scheduled hours (WKP) worked, including legal holiday pay (LHP) will be required upon advancement to Class 8504.QualificationsAGE : Applicant must be at least 20 years old at the time of application and 21 years old at the time of appointment. There is no maximum age limit.JUDICIAL RECORD : Applicant must NOT have been:Convicted of a felony;Convicted of any misdemeanor that carries a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession or control of a firearm;Convicted of an offense involving domestic violence; orRestricted from employment with the City & County of San Francisco.DRIVER LICENSE : Applicant must possess and maintain a valid driver license at the time of appointment.EDUCATION : Applicants must be a United States High School Graduate, or have passed a G.E.D. or the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have an AA or higher degree from a United States accredited college or university. (Government Code 1031(e))EXPERIENCE : One (1) year (equivalent to 2,080 hours) of any verifiable and satisfactory work experience, or one (1) complete year of any verifiable course work from an accredited U.S. college or university (30 semester hours/45 quarter units), or an equivalent combination.EEO StatementAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Deputy Sheriff (Entry-Level) - San Francisco Sheriff Department (8302)Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.Department: SheriffJob class: 8302-Deputy Sheriff ISalary range: $94,406.00 - $120,562.00Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?Hours: Full-timeExam type: ContinuousRule: Rule of the ListList type: EntranceOverviewThe San Francisco Sheriff's Office works with the public, the criminal justice system, and community stakeholders to safeguard the lives, rights, and property of all people we serve.The Sheriff's Office keeps people safe — inside and outside the county jails, in the buildings we help protect, and in the communities we serve.We help domestic violence victims rebuild their lives. We provide mutual aid to our law enforcement partners in emergencies and natural disasters. We offer education and job training to support those leaving the justice system, which builds stronger, safer communities.Join the San Francisco Sheriff's Office!As a San Francisco Deputy Sheriff, you'll join a diverse workforce that helps protect public safety and enforce the law. Duties include:Supervising people in San Francisco County JailsManaging justice‑involved people in alternatives to incarcerationProviding law enforcement services at high‑profile public locationResponsibilitiesThis position requires shift work, weekend/holiday work and overtime.The San Francisco Sheriff's Office operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Deputy Sheriffs may be assigned to work various schedules, including day shift, swing shift, night shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Deputy Sheriffs work 8‑hour or 10‑hour shifts (or longer) and must be willing and able to respond, report, and mobilize as necessary.CompensationCompensation Range: $93,002.00 - $118,768.00 YearlyAppointment to class 8302 Deputy Sheriff (Entry‑Level) is for the period required to complete the POST Basic entry‑level Academy. All appointees must satisfactorily complete a California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Academy and a Sheriff's Office entry‑level training program within the time prescribed by the Sheriff's Office. Failure to successfully complete these requirements or failure to perform satisfactorily on the job will be cause for release from appointment.Appointees who have successfully completed a POST Basic Academy in class 8302 Deputy Sheriff (Entry‑Level) will advance to Class 8504 Deputy Sheriff (Academy Trained). A probationary period of 2,080 scheduled hours (WKP) worked, including legal holiday pay (LHP) will be required upon advancement to Class 8504.QualificationsAGE : Applicant must be at least 20 years old at the time of application and 21 years old at the time of appointment. There is no maximum age limit.JUDICIAL RECORD : Applicant must NOT have been:Convicted of a felony;Convicted of any misdemeanor that carries a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession or control of a firearm;Convicted of an offense involving domestic violence; orRestricted from employment with the City & County of San Francisco.DRIVER LICENSE : Applicant must possess and maintain a valid driver license at the time of appointment.EDUCATION : Applicants must be a United States High School Graduate, or have passed a G.E.D. or the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have an AA or higher degree from a United States accredited college or university. (Government Code 1031(e))EXPERIENCE : One (1) year (equivalent to 2,080 hours) of any verifiable and satisfactory work experience, or one (1) complete year of any verifiable course work from an accredited U.S. college or university (30 semester hours/45 quarter units), or an equivalent combination.EEO StatementAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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