Sheriff's Pilot

Thermal, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 102009 - 131997

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Riverside County Sheriffs Office (RSO) Aviation Unit is seeking to fill a Sheriffs Pilot position. The primary flight base will be in Thermal with occasional operations out of Hemet.

This position requires significant schedule flexibility including availability for weekends night shifts and/or holidays as needed along with occasional out-of-state travel.

As a Sheriffs Pilot the incumbent will pilot single-engine fixed wing turbine or piston powered aircraft including the Pilatus PC-12 NGX and perform other related duties as required.

The department is seeking applicants who possess experience operating fixed-wing turboprop aircraft hold a valid Single Engine Land (SEL) certificate and hold a valid SEL Commercial certificate with an instrument rating. Applicants who are single- and/or multi-engine Certified Flight Instructors (CFI) or Certified Flight Instrument Instructors (CFII) are encouraged to apply.

The Sheriffs Pilot classification is a non-sworn classification that typically reports to an appropriate supervisory or management level position within the designated functional unit of RSO.

The Sheriffs Pilot is characterized by its responsibility to operate single-engine fixed wing turbine or piston powered aircraft in support of law enforcement operations. It is distinguished from other sworn classifications in that the latter have the full range of duties associated with peace officer status.

Meet the Team!
The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriffs Office with a staff of over 3600 dedicated men and women cover the expanse of over 7300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriffs Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity professionalism leadership and loyalty and believes in service above self.

Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Current employees of the County of Riverside and/or the Riverside County Sheriffs Office may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Transport RSO personnel equipment inmates and/or civilians as needed.

Pilot single-enginefixed wing aircraft in the performance of law-enforcement operations including but not limited to search and rescue missions aerial observation and the transportation of prisoners and cadavers.

Conduct preflight and inflight assessments to ensure flight safety; prepare and maintain aircraft records and flight log information of assigned aircraft.

Obtain weather information and interpret data based on flight plan.

Maintain assigned aircraft in a constant state of readiness for dispatch; monitor aircraft systems including gauges to verify that oil hydraulic fluid fuel quantities and cabin pressure are at prescribed levels; operate aviation accessory equipment; perform daily aircraft inspections.

Prepare supplemental reports for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) federal guidelines or other agencies governing civil aircraft movements; ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must upload a copy of the front and back of your certificate(s) as an attachment to your application for consideration.

Experience: Must have a minimum of 1000 hours of total fixed-wing flight time 1500 total pilot in command time 500 hours turbine powered aircraft time and 250 hours of instrument flight time. Qualified candidates must be able to present flight logs or other acceptable documentation for verification upon request during the interview and hiring process.

Certificate:Must possess and maintain a valid FAA Single Engine Land and Commercial Pilots certificate with an instrument rating. Single- and multi-engine fixed-wing Certified Flight Instructors (CFI) and Certified Flight Instrument Instructors (CFII) are highly preferred.

Medical Certificate:Must possess and maintain a current FAA Class 2 Medical pass annual FAA Class II flight physical examination.

Drivers License:Must possess a valid California drivers license.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Contact Information
For more information regarding this position please contact the recruiter Stephanie Rodriguez at or via email at .

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .

If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.

Required Experience:

ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Riverside County Sheriffs Office (RSO) Aviation Unit is seeking to fill a Sheriffs Pilot position. The primary flight base will be in Thermal with occasional operations out of Hemet.This position requires significant schedule flexibility including availability for weekends nigh...

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Riverside County Sheriffs Office (RSO) Aviation Unit is seeking to fill a Sheriffs Pilot position. The primary flight base will be in Thermal with occasional operations out of Hemet.

This position requires significant schedule flexibility including availability for weekends night shifts and/or holidays as needed along with occasional out-of-state travel.

As a Sheriffs Pilot the incumbent will pilot single-engine fixed wing turbine or piston powered aircraft including the Pilatus PC-12 NGX and perform other related duties as required.

The department is seeking applicants who possess experience operating fixed-wing turboprop aircraft hold a valid Single Engine Land (SEL) certificate and hold a valid SEL Commercial certificate with an instrument rating. Applicants who are single- and/or multi-engine Certified Flight Instructors (CFI) or Certified Flight Instrument Instructors (CFII) are encouraged to apply.

The Sheriffs Pilot classification is a non-sworn classification that typically reports to an appropriate supervisory or management level position within the designated functional unit of RSO.

The Sheriffs Pilot is characterized by its responsibility to operate single-engine fixed wing turbine or piston powered aircraft in support of law enforcement operations. It is distinguished from other sworn classifications in that the latter have the full range of duties associated with peace officer status.

Meet the Team!
The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriffs Office with a staff of over 3600 dedicated men and women cover the expanse of over 7300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriffs Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity professionalism leadership and loyalty and believes in service above self.

Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Current employees of the County of Riverside and/or the Riverside County Sheriffs Office may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Transport RSO personnel equipment inmates and/or civilians as needed.

Pilot single-enginefixed wing aircraft in the performance of law-enforcement operations including but not limited to search and rescue missions aerial observation and the transportation of prisoners and cadavers.

Conduct preflight and inflight assessments to ensure flight safety; prepare and maintain aircraft records and flight log information of assigned aircraft.

Obtain weather information and interpret data based on flight plan.

Maintain assigned aircraft in a constant state of readiness for dispatch; monitor aircraft systems including gauges to verify that oil hydraulic fluid fuel quantities and cabin pressure are at prescribed levels; operate aviation accessory equipment; perform daily aircraft inspections.

Prepare supplemental reports for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) federal guidelines or other agencies governing civil aircraft movements; ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must upload a copy of the front and back of your certificate(s) as an attachment to your application for consideration.

Experience: Must have a minimum of 1000 hours of total fixed-wing flight time 1500 total pilot in command time 500 hours turbine powered aircraft time and 250 hours of instrument flight time. Qualified candidates must be able to present flight logs or other acceptable documentation for verification upon request during the interview and hiring process.

Certificate:Must possess and maintain a valid FAA Single Engine Land and Commercial Pilots certificate with an instrument rating. Single- and multi-engine fixed-wing Certified Flight Instructors (CFI) and Certified Flight Instrument Instructors (CFII) are highly preferred.

Medical Certificate:Must possess and maintain a current FAA Class 2 Medical pass annual FAA Class II flight physical examination.

Drivers License:Must possess a valid California drivers license.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Contact Information
For more information regarding this position please contact the recruiter Stephanie Rodriguez at or via email at .

APPLICATION INFORMATION

If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.

Required Experience: