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Are you a law enforcement professional with proven experience; consider joining the County of San Diego Sheriffs Office team!

Were hiring for Deputy Sheriff-Lateral.

Newly hired Lateral Deputy Sheriffs are assigned to one of three bureaus: Detentions Court Services or Law Enforcement Services. Assignments are based on the needs of the department and on the applicants training and experience. Deputy Sheriffs perform a variety of general law enforcement functions consisting of patrol court services investigations arrest apprehension supervision of inmates and other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable traits: communicates effectively knowledge worker customer-focused values and respects others drives to excel teamwork and collaboration continuous learning demonstrates ethical behavior and supportive of change.

The following are additional pay incentives and premiums that are available for those who are eligible:

• Relocation Pay up to $15000
• Lateral Incentive Pay up to $20000.
• Night Shift Premium/ Shift Differential - 5% with 4 or more hours worked between 5:00 PM - 8:00 AM.
• Helicopter Pilot - up to 12.5% of base pay
• Helicopter Tactical Flight Officer - 5% of base pay
• Sheriffs Rural Enforcement Program Assignment - 10% of base pay
• In-Service Training Premium - $45 biweekly
• Bilingual Premium - $32.30 biweekly
• Diving Premium - $4.40 per hour
• Handling of Explosive Device/Substance Premium - up to 10% of base pay
• Motor Officer Premium - 7.5% of base pay
• Prisoner Transportation Premium - 3% of base pay
• Detective Assignment Premium - 5% of base pay
• Corporal Assignment Premium - 5% of base pay
• Fire/Life Safety Premium - 5% of base pay

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1. Current enrollment in a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy;
OR;
2. Successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy within the past three (3) years and possession of a valid Certificate of Completion.
OR;
3. Successful completion at any time of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy with less than a three (3) year break in service in one of the following Penal Code categories:
830.1 Sheriffs Marshals City Police San Diego Unified Port District Harbor Police etc.;
832.2(a) California Highway Patrol;
830.2(d) Member of University of California Police Department;
830.2(e) Member of California State University and College Police Department;
830.3l(g) Member of San Francisco BART Police;
830.3l(h)Harbor or Port Police.
OR;
4. Successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. Re-Certification Course and possess a valid California P.O.S.T. Certificate.
OR;
5. Successful completion of a California Basic P.O.S.T. Waiver Exam with documentation from P.O.S.T.
OR;
6. Successful completion of Levels 1 2 3; or the four-part reserve format training modules A B C & D for the regular Basic Course within the last three years.

Note:For individuals currently enrolled in a POST academy at the time of application the applicant must present a letter from the Academy on letter head confirming enrollment and graduation date. Eligibility for POST certification must be active for at least one year beyond the date of application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the academy. There will be no waivers of the above requirements. Experience in the United States military service is highly desirable.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

As part of the County of San Diegos pre-employment process prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.

Illegal drug use and possession is prohibited in any form by Sheriffs Department employees.

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
(a) Must be at least 20.5 years of age at the time of the Qualifications Shoot Examination/Exercise described below; at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
(b) Must possess a U.S. high school diploma or GED certificate; or a degree from an accredited college or university.
(c) Must have no felony convictions and must not be on probation; misdemeanors may be disqualifying depending on number type and recency.
(d) Must be a United States citizen or resident alien in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF THE SELECTION INTERVIEW AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PROCESSES:

(a) Successful completion of the background investigation and selection interview processes; for additional information refer to the Evaluation Section below.
(b) Vision correctable to at least 20/30; glasses/hard lenses minimum 20/100 uncorrected - No minimum uncorrected visual acuity for soft lenses (subject to California P.O.S.T. requirements).
(c) Possession of a valid California class C drivers license prior to appointment.

For a complete job description including minimum requirements physical characteristics license requirements and working conditions click here.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

STEP 1: Complete the online application form providing correct and complete responses to the Supplemental Questions and attach qualifying documentation outlined above. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must submit copy of P.O.S.T. certificate P.O.S.T. waiver re-certification or letter from P.O.S.T. academy with application in order to meet minimum qualifications and be invited to continue to next step in the recruitment process.

STEP 2: If you meet the minimum qualifications for Deputy Sheriff-Lateral you will be invited to schedule yourself for the Qualifications Shoot Examination.PLEASE NOTE: Once scheduled you will NOT receive a reminder to appear to the qualification shoot. Please note the date and time of your exam when you schedule yourself. This is your responsibility.

UNSCHEDULED CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.
If you do not meet the minimum qualifications for Deputy Sheriff-Lateral as determined by the application screening the Department of Human Resources will notify you via e-mail. If you receive this email you will not be eligible to take the Qualifications Shoot examination.

SUMMARY OF THE OVERALL EVALUATION PROCESS:

Course of Fire:
Handgun only
03 yards: (03) rounds STRONG hand point shooting
03 yards: (03) rounds WEAK hand point shooting
05 yards: (03) rounds two hand eye level
05 yards: (03) rounds two hand eye level
07 yards: (06) rounds two hand eye level
10 yards: (06) rounds total. (03) rounds from each side of barricade two hand eye level
10 yards: (06) rounds two hand eye level

Shotgun only:
Patrol ready the shotgun with (04) rounds
10 yards: (03) rounds (on target)
Chamber the fourth round
Administratively unload the fourth round

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

To obtain additional information on the pay steps benefits educational incentives and department provided equipment refer to the Sheriffs website byclicking here.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Sheriffs Recruiting Unit at or via e-mail at ; or the Department of Human Resources at or via email at.

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