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Sacramento County, CA lists this Deputy Sheriff Recruit opportunity in sacramento, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The PositionThis is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-off dates are at 5:00 pm on: 9/10/26, 11/13/26, 1/15/27, 3/12/27, 5/14/27, 7/16/27, 9/10/27, 11/12/27. The testing process consists of a Training and Experience Evaluation Exam. Applicants' relevant experience, education and training will be evaluated based solely upon responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire and the T-score achieved on the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB). Applicants are encouraged to take the PELLETB and receive the results (T-score) prior to submitting an application. Information about where to take the PELLETB is included in this announcement.Examples of Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations related to law enforcement activitiesOffice procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignmentBasic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuationPrinciples of effective customer servicePublic and private community resources and programsTechniques for communicating and working with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgroundsAbility to read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and ordinances and general literature pertaining to law enforcement activitiesLearn principles and practices of community based policingLearn radio proceduresAnalyze and interpret legal codes, police problems and criminal evidenceAdopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action, giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situationDevelop keen powers of observationUse interview and interrogation in order to obtain useful, accurate, and truthful information from victims, witnesses, officers, and other personsUnderstand and follow written and verbal directionKeep accurate records and prepare clear, concise, and understandable reportsMake arithmetical computations rapidly and accuratelyLearn the use and care of small firearmsLearn principles of human behavior including people under physical, psychological, and social stressEstablish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers, other agencies, community groups, and the general publicCommunicate effectively with persons from a variety of socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgroundsDeal tactfully and courteously with the publicMaintain persistence and self-controlState factual information objectivelyShow compassion and empathy for othersRead, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performanceEmployment QualificationsMinimum Qualifications Either: Graduation from high school. Or Satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) test.Important: Under Gov. Code §1031(e), only U.S. accredited high school diplomas, GED tests, equivalency tests approved by the State Department of Education, or U.S. accredited college degrees are accepted. Diplomas or degrees from unaccredited or non-U.S. schools will not be accepted.Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.Compliance with Government Code: Incumbents appointed to this class shall meet the minimum standards set forth in California Government Code, Section 1031. Criminal History and Background Check: The County shall access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors' Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. The background check, including Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) examination, and psychological and physical examinations shall be conducted according to POST specifications. Pursuant to CA Government Code, Section 1029, the conviction of a felony is grounds for disqualification from an appointment except if the individual has been granted a full and unconditional pardon for the felony. License Requirement: A valid California driver license, Class C or higher, shall be required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain the appropriate license, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Employees in this class who, as a part of their regularly assigned duties are required to operate a motor vehicle may be enrolled in the DMV Pull Notice Program. Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require the incumbent to: be able to meet medical standards as prescribed by POST and detailed in the POST Medical Screening Manual. Possess sufficient physical ability to perform the full scope and functions of a Peace Officer per Government Code 1031 (f). Usual and customary duties shall include all the requirements specified in Government Code Section 1031, including but not limited to the ability to frequently use physical force to restrain, defend against, or arrest uncooperative/combative persons, drag lift a 160 pound person, and to be able to run, jump, and climb in emergency situations. Achieve a minimum standard in the use of a firearm. Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions Positions in this class require the incumbent to: work various shifts to provide 24-7 coverage, including nights, weekends and holidays. Work in a detention facility and be in direct contact with inmates. Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement or very hot weather. Be exposed to hazardous situations such as exposure to explosives, physically violent individuals, and contagious pathogens. Wear and maintain a designated Sacramento Sheriff's Office uniform.Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.Application and Testing InformationQualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email Inter-Office Mail Code: applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.A resume may be included with your application,
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sacramento, CA, 95894, US
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