The Position
Class Code 28896: Sheriffs Community Services Officer II
Transfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.
In order to be qualified for a transfer:
1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.
2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
There are three different transfer types that you may qualify for: interdepartmental transfer interclass transfer and voluntary demotion. These different transfer types are defined as:
- Interdepartmental transfer - a transfer in the same class from one County department to another.
- Interclass transfer - a transfer from one job class to a different job addition the difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
- Voluntary demotion - a transfer into a job class that pays less than 95% of your current class salary.
If you are requesting an interclass transfer or voluntary demotion either action is a change in class. Whether the change is a transfer or a demotion depends upon the difference between the maximum salary rates of the requested and incumbent classes. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.294 or the applicable labor agreement sets the criteria for determining the maximum difference allowed. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.228 defines demotion.
Under general supervision the Sheriffs Community Services Officer II performs non-hazardous vehicle code and parking regulation enforcement special events or emergency traffic control general traffic and parking control throughout the general unincorporated area of Sacramento County and creates traffic and crime reports. Some positions may be assigned to a City to which law enforcement services are provided by the Sacramento County Sheriffs Department.Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
- Major streets highways districts and points of interest in Sacramento County
- English usage grammar vocabulary and spelling
- Customer service techniques for dealing with individuals from diverse backgrounds often in difficult or confrontational situations
Ability to- Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
- Interpret and apply applicable federal state and local laws codes and regulations
- Observe assimilate remember and record pertinent facts and details
- Obtain complete information on reported issues and incidents
- Maintain courteous and cooperative behavior in adverse situations
- Read and use maps
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from High school or satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) Test; And:
Either: 1. One year of full-time paid experience explaining rules and laws related to vehicle code and parking enforcement in the public sector.
Or:2. Two years of full-time paid experience in a position working directly with the public including interpreting/clarifying rules regulations policies or procedures and handling complaints on a daily basis.
Note: The word experience referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
General Qualifications
Criminal History and Background Checks:
The County may 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 candidates 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 where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5 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 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.
License Requirement:
A valid California Driver License Class C or higher shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License 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 disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Training Requirement:
Community Services Officer training conducted or recognized by the Sacramento County Sheriffs Department and a course of one-on-one field instruction with an approved training officer must be successfully completed within one year of appointment to the class.
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to:
- Stand walk and/or sit for long periods of time.
- Move with sufficient agility in and out of vehicles and around high traffic work areas.
- Visually distinguish colors and picture resolution quality.
Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Minimum Age:
Be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment.
Working Conditions:
Positions in this class require the incumbents to:- Work various locations and shifts to provide 24-7 coverage including nights weekends and holidays.
- Work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.
- Wear and maintain a designated Sheriffs Department uniform.
Application and Testing Information
How to Apply
The County of Sacramento application form and responses to the Supplemental Questions are to be completed and submitted online.
Please remember:
- If you have previously applied online for a County job you must use the same Username account.
- Do not share your Username account with anyone else.
- If any additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts etc.) is required you will be contacted.
- Resumes may be attached to your submitted application however a notation of See Resume will not be accepted for the information requested on the application or the Supplemental Questions.
- Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety.
- Any notifications from the Employment Office about your Transfer application will be sent to you by email. Notices can also be accessed in your inbox.
County of Sacramento Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions
You must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Transfers under the tab marked Supplemental Questions. When completing the Supplemental Questions provide accurate information. Your responses in the Education and Work Experience sections on your application and the Supplemental Questions will be checked to verify that you qualify for a transfer.
Note: Resumes letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the required information on the application and the Supplemental Questions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
The PositionClass Code 28896: Sheriffs Community Services Officer IITransfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.In order to be qualified for a transfer:1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rat...
The Position
Class Code 28896: Sheriffs Community Services Officer II
Transfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.
In order to be qualified for a transfer:
1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.
2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
There are three different transfer types that you may qualify for: interdepartmental transfer interclass transfer and voluntary demotion. These different transfer types are defined as:
- Interdepartmental transfer - a transfer in the same class from one County department to another.
- Interclass transfer - a transfer from one job class to a different job addition the difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
- Voluntary demotion - a transfer into a job class that pays less than 95% of your current class salary.
If you are requesting an interclass transfer or voluntary demotion either action is a change in class. Whether the change is a transfer or a demotion depends upon the difference between the maximum salary rates of the requested and incumbent classes. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.294 or the applicable labor agreement sets the criteria for determining the maximum difference allowed. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.228 defines demotion.
Under general supervision the Sheriffs Community Services Officer II performs non-hazardous vehicle code and parking regulation enforcement special events or emergency traffic control general traffic and parking control throughout the general unincorporated area of Sacramento County and creates traffic and crime reports. Some positions may be assigned to a City to which law enforcement services are provided by the Sacramento County Sheriffs Department.Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
- Major streets highways districts and points of interest in Sacramento County
- English usage grammar vocabulary and spelling
- Customer service techniques for dealing with individuals from diverse backgrounds often in difficult or confrontational situations
Ability to- Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
- Interpret and apply applicable federal state and local laws codes and regulations
- Observe assimilate remember and record pertinent facts and details
- Obtain complete information on reported issues and incidents
- Maintain courteous and cooperative behavior in adverse situations
- Read and use maps
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from High school or satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) Test; And:
Either: 1. One year of full-time paid experience explaining rules and laws related to vehicle code and parking enforcement in the public sector.
Or:2. Two years of full-time paid experience in a position working directly with the public including interpreting/clarifying rules regulations policies or procedures and handling complaints on a daily basis.
Note: The word experience referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
General Qualifications
Criminal History and Background Checks:
The County may 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 candidates 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 where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5 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 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.
License Requirement:
A valid California Driver License Class C or higher shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License 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 disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Training Requirement:
Community Services Officer training conducted or recognized by the Sacramento County Sheriffs Department and a course of one-on-one field instruction with an approved training officer must be successfully completed within one year of appointment to the class.
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to:
- Stand walk and/or sit for long periods of time.
- Move with sufficient agility in and out of vehicles and around high traffic work areas.
- Visually distinguish colors and picture resolution quality.
Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Minimum Age:
Be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment.
Working Conditions:
Positions in this class require the incumbents to:- Work various locations and shifts to provide 24-7 coverage including nights weekends and holidays.
- Work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.
- Wear and maintain a designated Sheriffs Department uniform.
Application and Testing Information
How to Apply
The County of Sacramento application form and responses to the Supplemental Questions are to be completed and submitted online.
Please remember:
- If you have previously applied online for a County job you must use the same Username account.
- Do not share your Username account with anyone else.
- If any additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts etc.) is required you will be contacted.
- Resumes may be attached to your submitted application however a notation of See Resume will not be accepted for the information requested on the application or the Supplemental Questions.
- Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety.
- Any notifications from the Employment Office about your Transfer application will be sent to you by email. Notices can also be accessed in your inbox.
County of Sacramento Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions
You must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Transfers under the tab marked Supplemental Questions. When completing the Supplemental Questions provide accurate information. Your responses in the Education and Work Experience sections on your application and the Supplemental Questions will be checked to verify that you qualify for a transfer.
Note: Resumes letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the required information on the application and the Supplemental Questions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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