Deputy Sheriff Entry - Academy Graduate
Deputy Sheriff Entry - Academy Graduate
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Job Description
WHY WE EXIST
To Protect and Serve the Community!
The Sheriffs office is dedicated to theprotection and wellbeing ofevery person in Solano County by providing excellent community service.
The values of the Sheriffs Office are to bring:
Professionalism: Performing to the highest standards with integrity ethical behavior and accountability.
Trust:Confidence in the character and ability to meet expectations.
Courage:To persevere with mental and moral strength in the face of difficulty.
Innovation: Embrace and inspire creativity to apply better solutions that accomplish goals and outcomes.
Teamwork: Unified collaboration to accomplish common goals without regard to personal agendas.
Service:Providing professional assistance in support of the communitys best interests and wellbeing.
Respect: To value and embrace individuality with special regard to differences.
Click here to learn more about the Sheriffs Office
THE POSITION
Deputy Sheriffs provide services and protection to the public through performance of law enforcement duties. Incumbents are responsible for enforcing laws and preventing crime.
Deputy Sheriffs serve in numerous assignments including patrol investigations marine patrol coroners office civil and resident deputy. In addition to ancillary assignments such as Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) Arson Investigations Mobile Field Force (MFF) HAZMAT Response and specialty instructor.
The Sheriffs Office provides a variety of schedules depending on operational need and assignment. The current options include:
- 5 8hour shift(s)
- 4 10hour shift(s)
- 34 12hour shift(s)
Essential Duties
Depending on assignment duties may include but are not limited to the following:
1. Receives onthejob training in departmental rules regulations policies and practices; works with an experienced Deputy Sheriff to become familiar with all aspects of the work.
2. Patrols an assigned geographical area in an unincorporated region of the County; observes activities in the area; responds to emergencies and reports of crimes in progress; interviews persons to obtain information or assess service needs; investigates complaints makes arrests and issues citations; attends briefings to keep updated on activity.
3. Patrols County waterways in a boat; assists boaters/swimmers needing help; investigates suspicious activity to prevent crimes such as illegal drug sales; assists accident victims; searches for missing persons believed to be in the water; maintains an orderly vessel; transports boats on trailers; coordinates activities with other agencies.
Position Requirements
- POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Satisfactory completion of California Basic P.O.S.T Law Enforcement Academy within the last three years.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTSA California Basic P.O.S.T. Law Enforcement Academy Certificate is required for this position.However the County will accept letters from Academy staff confirming that the candidate is currently enrolled in an Academy program and in good standing. The letter should indicate the start date and the expected Academy graduation date. All candidates must complete the Academy as part of the hiring process and be awarded their Basic P.O.S.T. Law Enforcement Academy Certificate. Failure to submit the certificate or letterat the time application is submittedwill result in immediate disqualification from the recruitment.
How to Submit Your Documents
SELECTION PROCESS
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online candidates may submit documents by email to . Be sure to include the recruitment title Deputy Sheriff (Entry) Academy Graduate and the recruitment numberin your email or fax.Applications will be reviewed as needed
Based on the information provided in the application documents the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be prescheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to selfschedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received the selection process may consist of an initial application screening a mandatory information meeting a supplemental questionnaire assessment a written and/or practical exam an oral board exam or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicants ability to advance in the process; as such responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70 is required to continue in the selection process unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224 hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLYApplications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted.All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts certificates licenses DD214 ADA Accommodation Request etc. must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your applications employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions do not write see resume as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.
Previously submitted application materials (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts etc. for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be resubmitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources atbusiness hours are MondayFriday 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
Supplemental Information
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214 SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4 MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a serviceconnected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for serviceconnected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five 5 points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30 disability shall have ten 10 points added to their combined score. Veterans preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service job related merit and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability who are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the Selection Process) must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
Employment Type
Full-Time
