Deputy Sheriff I/II (Experienced Level/Lateral Transfer)

About The Opportunity Stanislaus County is accepting lateral transfer applications from current Deputy Sheriff I/II. Lateral incentives may be available for eligible candidates. Please click here for more details on Stanislaus County’s Lateral Transfer Hiring Incentives Stanislaus County Personnel Policy defines lateral transfers as persons with permanent or probationary status employed in another public agency and originally hired in that agency through a competitive process in the same or comparable classification requiring similar minimum qualifications. Additionally, the candidate must be currently employed with another governmental organization at the time of the conditional offer of employment. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: Continuous but may close at any time.

Oral Examination: TBD

THE POSITION The Deputy Sheriff performs routine law enforcement and crime prevention duties, serves as Deputy Coroner, and performs other related duties. This position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments.

To learn more about the Sheriff's Department, visit stanjobs.org.

Questions? We're Here to Help! If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, the recruitment process, or need assistance with your application, please contact the Sheriff's Recruitment Team at (209) 525-7004. The following are Specialty Positions/Teams within the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office:

Positions

• Civil Division
• Contract Cities
• Coroners Facility
• Court Services
• Detectives
• Special Vehicles Operations unit
• StanCATT
• Stanislaus Drug Enforcement Agency
• Traffic/Motors

Teams

• Aero Squadron
• Bomb Team
• Dive Team
• Honor Guard
• K-9
• Mounted Unit
• S.W.A.T.

Lateral candidates are highly encouraged to contact StanCERA regarding the specifics on retirement tiers and plans as it may affect current contributions. Contact can be made by calling (209) 525-6393 or http://www.stancera.org/

Typical Tasks

• Patrol assigned areas for the protection of life and property;
• Serve legal papers such as subpoenas, summons, complaints, and writs of attachment, execution and restitution;
• Collect fees due the County;
• Serve warrants and makes arrests;
• Conduct coroner's investigations and secure property;
• Investigate accidents;
• Administer first aid;
• Receive and answer complaints;
• Prepare reports and keep routine records;
• Interrogate persons suspected of crimes;
• Prepare evidence for court presentation;
• Appear in court as a witness or arresting officer;
• Transport prisoners;
• Work in the courts as a Bailiff;
• Perform identification and photographic work; and
• Work administrative or special assignments.

Skills/Abilities Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

• Secure information from witnesses and suspects;
• Write clear and comprehensive reports;
• Demonstrate physical endurance, agility and strength;
• Understand written and oral instructions;
• Make independent decisions while working in the field;
• Work with and control sensitive, confidential information; and
• Operate a motor vehicle.

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles and practices of law enforcement and community regulations; and
• Criminal law with particular reference to apprehension, arrest, search and seizures.

We recognize your time is valuable. Please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications. Pattern I--experienced Level

• Have successfully completed (at any time) a California POST certified basic law enforcement academy; AND
• One (1) year of full time experience as a sworn peace officer with a California law enforcement agency with less than a three (3) year break in service, or must have successfully completed the California POST requalification course within the last three (3) years, and be eligible for appointment as a Peace Officer under Section 830.1 PC.; AND
• Must have your basic POST certificate issued by California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training or other documentation to substantiate your eligibility.
• Must possess or be eligible to possess a Proof of Eligibility (POE) or certificate (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) from California Peace Officer Standards and Training under SB 2. Ineligibility or decertification from POST will automatically disqualify candidate from holding a peace officer classification.

PATTERN II--LATERAL TRANSFER

• Have successfully completed (at any time) a California POST certified basic law enforcement academy; AND
• Must be currently employed in a California law enforcement agency with at least one (1) year of full time experience as a sworn peace officer with a California law enforcement agency, and be eligible for appointment as a Peace Officer under Section 830.1 PC; AND
• Must have your basic POST certificate issued by California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training or other documentation to substantiate your eligibility. AND
• Must possess or be eligible to possess a Proof of Eligibility (POE) or certificate (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) from California Peace Officer Standards and Training under SB 2. Ineligibility or decertification from POST will automatically disqualify candidate from holding a peace officer classification.

You must submit a copy of your valid Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THIS DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED WILL BE REJECTED AS INCOMPLETE. In addition to the above minimum qualifications you must meet the following:

• Graduation from high school or passage of high school level General Education Development (GED) test; AND
• Physical/manipulative abilities required by the department; AND
• Mental/cognitive abilities required by the department; AND
• Possess a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate within six (6) months from the date of appointment; AND
• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License; AND
• Not less than 21 years of age at time of appointment; AND
• Must meet the minimum standards for peace officers pursuant to Government Code Section 1031.

DEPUTY SHERIFF II

• Two (2) years of full time experience equivalent to a Stanislaus County Deputy Sheriff I; AND

• Must meet the minimum standards for peace officers pursuant to Government Code Section 1031; AND

• Must possess or be eligible to possess a Proof of Eligibility (POE) or certificate (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) from California Peace Officer Standards and Training under SB 2. Ineligibility or decertification from POST will automatically disqualify candidate from holding a peace officer classification; AND

• Successful completion of:

• Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) - 24 hours

• Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Training - 16 hours

• 11550 Health and Safety Training or the equivalent approved by the Sheriff's Department Administration - 16 hours

• Basic Traffic Collision Investigation Training - 40 hours

• Note: No felony convictions. Must be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment in a Federal penitentiary or State prison.

Physical Requirements

• Physically perform essential job functions typical of the duties of Deputy Sheriff;
• Read or see objects under ambient, limited or artificial lighting, and at a reasonable distance with sufficient clarity to permit their recording or accurate description (i.e., persons, vehicles, license numbers, addresses, street signs, items of property, written messages, printed material, etc.);
• Hear normal speech and other audible events, even in combination with other environmental noise (i.e., gunshots, cries for help, glass breaking, alarm bells ringing, etc.); and
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time; walk, run, jump, kneel, crouch, twist, stoop, squat, crawl and climb; carry the average weight of a person (approximately 165 pounds); take physical charge of a person who may resist arrest; work indoors and outdoors, including extreme heat and cold; tolerate extreme noise and vibrations; work in a confined working space; work with chemicals, explosive materials, and mechanical and electrical hazards.

Note : No felony convictions. Must be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment in a Federal penitentiary or State prison.

The Deputy Sheriff I a Veterans' Preference Program eligible job classification. For more information please visit StanCounty.com Application and Selection Procedures

CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Stanislaus Sworn Deputies Association Bargaining Unit for labor relations purposes.

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.

Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.

Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).

Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a eighteen-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of twenty four months.

RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form.

General Qualifications

• Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
• Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.

APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed.

DISCLAIMER Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations.

Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary.

01

I am a Lateral Transfer with a valid POST certificate.

• Yes
• No

02

Did you submit/attach a copy of a valid P.O.S.T. Certificate or other documentation? ALL APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PROOF OF P.O.S.T. CERTIFICATE OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION TO SUBSTANTIATE ELIGIBILITY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

• Yes
• No

03

At the time you are completeing this online application for Deputy Sheriff are you at least 20 1/2 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05

In the last three (3) years have you ever held, possessed, furnished, used or sold any unauthorized prescription drugs or illegal drugs (Amphetamines, Methamphetamines(Uppers, Speed, Crank, etc), Barbituarates (Downers), Cocaine/Crack Cocaine, Designer Drugs (Ectasy, Synthetic Herioin, etc.), GHB (Date Rape Drug), Glue (Paint or any substance containing Toluene), Hallucinogens (Peyote, LSD, Mushrooms), Hashish/Hashish Oil, Heroin/Opium, Mescaline, Morphine, PCP/Angel Dust, Quaaludes, Steroids/Body Enhancers, Tetrahydrocannabinal (THC)?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered Yes to the above question please provide a brief explanation in the box provided.

07

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you willing to comply with the following employment conditions that are required thoughout employment with the Sheriff's Department? (a) You are responsible for your own reliable transportation to and from work, (b) You must accept assignments to work at any location within the County of Stanislaus; and travel within and outside of the County region when completing specific assignments.

• Yes
• No

09

Have you previously participated in a background orientation session with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department within the last three years?

• Yes
• No

10

I understand that I am responsible for contacting StanCERA regarding my retirement plan and acknowledge that it may affect my contributions.

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have a U.S. High School Diploma or U.S. GED Certificate?

• Yes
• No

12

Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office has a Tattoo Policy that states "At no time while on-duty or representing the Department in any official capacity, shall any tattoo (body art), branding, body piercings or body alterations be visible by sworn personnel in Class "A" uniform." For more information on our tattoo policy, including exemptions, please click the following link: https://www.scsdonline.com/home/showpublisheddocument/16/638411966335000000 . If hired, will you be able to comply with this policy?

• Yes
• No

13

If you marked no to the above question, you are acknowledging that you will be screened out of this recruitment.

• Yes
• No

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By typing your full name below, you certify that your answers are true and complete.

• Required Question