Deputy Sheriff I

Position Description

Recruitment/Retention Incentive

$4,000 upon completion of 1st year

$3,000 upon completion of 2nd year

$3,000 upon completion of 3rd year

Relocation Incentive

$2,000 upon hire if relocating to Calaveras County from outside a 50 mile radius.

DEFINITION:

Under supervision, to serve in a training capacity as a field law enforcement officer; guard and supervise prisoners in the courts or medical facility; and do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The class of Deputy Sheriff I is the entry level classification in the deputy series. Incumbents are considered to be in a training capacity for one year; successful completion of the training period may result in advancement to the class of Deputy Sheriff II.

Example of Duties

• In a trainee capacity, learns and performs, under supervision, all aspects of law enforcement work, such as patrolling assigned areas, answering calls for protection of life and property, conducting preliminary investigations, interrogating witnesses, gathering evidence, taking statements, making arrests, investigating accidents, directing traffic, serving warrants and civil papers, booking and guarding prisoners, and performing desk, jailer and bailiff duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to:
Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places; demonstrate an aptitude for law enforcement work; learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations; learn standard broadcasting procedures of police radio systems; make independent decisions and adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action; write clear and comprehensive reports; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees and the general public; meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance, and agility.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Equivalent to graduation from high school and successful completion of an approval law enforcement academy.

Special Requirements

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles maybe required; must possess a Certificate of Completion from an academy certified by the Commission on the Peace Officer Standards and Training no more than three years old at the time of application and appointment to the department OR have passed an equivalency examination conducted by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within three years of application and appointment to the department.

9 Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA)

For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision.

NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home.
Program Highlights:

• Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan.
• Available with purchase of a primary residence.
• Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans).
• No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify.
• Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%.
• Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA.

For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own

DSA Uniform Allowance:

$1075.04 per calendar year Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check.

Extra-Hire:
Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance.

Merit: After the completion of thirteen (13) completed pay periods of full time satisfactory service in the first step of the salary range, upon recommendation of the department head and unless appointed at a higher step, the probationary employee shall be advanced to the second step in the salary range for his/her classification, but shall not be deemed to be a permanent employee until satisfactory completion of twenty-six (26) complete pay periods. If an employee is appointed at a higher than entry level step than his/her first merit increase shall be after twenty-six (26) complete pay periods of satisfactory service. It shall be the responsibility of department heads, prior to the completion of the initial twenty-five (25) complete pay periods, to report service that is less than satisfactory..

Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for one year. For the classification of Deputy Sheriff I, after the completion of (26) twenty-six probationary pay periods the employee shall be advanced to the Deputy Sheriff II classification.

DSA/SAFETY Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following:

• 5.5 years
• 10 years
• 15 years
• 20 years

Vacation days:

0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.

After 6 months you can take your first week.

3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year

10 years+ = 160 per year

Holidays:14 paid holidays per year.

Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%.

Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.

Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.

(DSA) 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.

Assignment Pay:
A 2.5% increase will be awarded to members assigned to special teams:

• Hostage Negotiation Team
• SWAT
• Search and Rescue (SAR)
• Bomb Team
• Dive Team

K-9 Pay:

Handlers will be paid thirty (30) minutes per day, seven (7) days per week, at one and one-half (1 ½ ) times the regular rate of pay whether on or off duty, for the time caring for an assigned K-9 including, but not limited to, handling, training, walking, boarding, feeding, grooming, veterinary examinations, or otherwise caring for the dog.

DSA Education Incentives:

AA Degree........................................................3.0%

Advanced POST................................................5.0%

AA Degree and Advanced POST Certificate.....8.0%

BA/BS Degree....................................................5.5%

BA/BS and Advanced POST Certificate............10.0%

Masters Degree.................................................10.0%

POST Supervisory Certificate............................2.5%

CLASSIFICATIONS MAXIMUM PERCENT

1. Deputies 10%
2. DA Investigator I 10%
3. DA Investigator II (Non-Supervisory) 10%
4. DA Investigator II (Supervisory) 12.5%
5. Sergeants 12.5%

Bi-Lingual pay:

2.5% assignment increase.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending: Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending:Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually

Section 125 Plan

Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from an EBS representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.

AFLAC

• Heart & Stroke Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Universal Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance

LEGALSHIELD

Retirement

CLASSIC MEMBERS CalPERS:3% @ 50
PEPRA MEMBERS CalPERS: 2.7% @ 57

Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS.

Deferred Compensation

The County offers a 457(b) Government plan. Employees can contribute to this deferred compensation plan (Pre & Post tax options).The County currently utilizes VALIC,

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