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Sheriff's Cadet- Extra Help

mariposa, CA

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Sheriff's Cadet (Extra Help Only)Mariposa County Sheriff's Office is hiring a Sheriff's Cadet (Extra Help Only). Only online applications accepted. As a civilian position, assists in the Sheriff's Office and related facilities by performing non-law enforcement duties on a part-time basis (less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year) such as assisting in building security, providing public information and directions, and assisting with records management and other support duties. The Sheriff's Cadet is a part-time, at-will, and training/career development class that performs non-law enforcement duties. The goal of the Cadet classification is to provide support in various areas of the Sheriff's Office and related criminal justice agencies within the County to expose Cadets to the work of law enforcement to prepare and develop the potential to apply for regular employment with the County. Receives direct supervision from a higher-level sworn or civilian position.Examples of DutiesExamples of essential functions include assisting sworn staff in maintaining security in buildings and areas under Sheriff's Office control. Monitors walk-through metal detectors and video surveillance equipment in public building security areas. Operates hand-held metal detectors; searches handbags, briefcases, backpacks, and other containers. Provides directions and other information to persons entering public buildings; answers telephones, routes calls, and takes messages. Completes, records, and files correspondence, documents, and other forms. Operates a computer workstation using common software packages. Sorts and distributes mail; provides miscellaneous office and administrative support. Works in the control room at the Mariposa County Adult Detention Facility. Performs related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsExperience: Six (6) months of work experience involving public contact. Education: Current enrollment in high school and in the Grizzly Sheriff program; or, current enrollment in an accredited college. Enrollment records will be verified each semester. If a Cadet is no longer enrolled in high school or college, they are not eligible to serve as a Cadet and employment with Mariposa County must end. Documentation supporting current enrollment in high school and the Grizzly Sheriff program OR documentation supporting current enrollment in an accredited college must be attached to your application. Additional Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form. Candidates must be at least 17 years of age. Candidates must pass all selection requirements and a background investigation before hire consideration. Cadets are required to wear department-issued, non-sworn (civilian) uniform attire. Cadets may be assigned to any shift within a 24-hour period, seven days per week, and may be required to regularly work weekends and/or holidays but cannot work more than 1,000 in a fiscal year. Sheriff's Cadets may be required to rotate assignments. This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document.

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