What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services-Lateral-26575701L position at County of San Diego?
Newly hired Lateral Deputy Sheriff Detentions/Court Services are assigned to one of two bureaus: Detentions or Court Services. Assignments are based on the needs of the department and on the applicant's training and experience. Deputy Sheriffs-Detentions/Court Services perform a variety of general law enforcement functions consisting of supervision and control of inmates, court services, and other duties as assigned. Read the complete job description that includes minimum requirements, physical characteristics, license requirements, and working conditions.
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.
- Lateral Incentive Pay up to $20,000.
- Relocation Pay up to $15,000
- Night Shift Premium/ Shift Differential - 5% with 4 or more hours worked between 5:00 PM - 8:00 AM.
- In-Service Training Premium - $45 biweekly
- Bilingual Premium - $32.30 biweekly
- Prisoner Transportation Premium - 3% of base pay
- Detective Assignment Premium - 5% of base pay
- Corporal Assignment Premium - 5% of base pay
- Possession of a Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC) or a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) certificate awarded upon graduation from the County of San Diego Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services Academy. OR;
- Successful completion and possession of a valid certificate or proof of completion of the Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC) or Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Adult Corrections Officer Core Course (ACO) with less than a three (3) year break in service. AND Successful completion and possession of a valid certificate or proof of completion of the California POST PC 832 Arrest (40 hours) AND Firearms (24 hours) Course (total of 64 hours) and possession of a valid Certificate of Completion with less than a three (3) year break in service. OR;
- 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 Sheriff's, 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;
Successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. Re-Certification Course, and possess a valid California P.O.S.T. Certificate.
OR;
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.
OR;
Current enrollment in a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy, or Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC), or a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC); AND: - Applicants must be 18 years of age at time of application; AND
- U.S. High school graduate or G.E.D.; or a degree from an accredited college or university.
Note: For individuals currently enrolled in a POST academy, at the time of application, the applicant must present a letter from the Academy on letterhead. 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. Individuals who are currently enrolled in a Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC), a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) academy, may apply.
In Addition To The Above, Applicants Must Meet All Of The Following Requirements At The Time Of Application(a) Must be at least 18 years of age.
Condition Of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s 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 Sheriff's Department employees.
(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 driver's license prior to appointment.
Application Process
STEP 2: If you meet the minimum qualifications for Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services-Lateral, you will be invited to schedule yourself for the Qualifications Shoot examination. 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, 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.
Evaluation
Applicants must successfully pass Qualifications Shoot examination to be placed on the 12-month eligibility list for Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services-Lateral.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
Summary Of The Overall Evaluation Process
- Completion of online Application and Supplemental Questions
- Qualification Shoot Examination, Pre--Screening Orientation – Refer to the description below to obtain more information on the Qualification Shoot Exercise. Candidates who successfully pass the Qualification Shoot Examination will attend a Pre-Screening Orientation. Candidates may be invited to participate in the background investigation and selection interview processes listed below.Applicants must successfully pass the Qualification Shoot and Pre-Screening Orientation in order to be placed on the 12-month eligibility list for Deputy Sheriff Lateral.
- Comprehensive Background Investigation which takes a minimum of four to six months to complete.
- Computer Voice Stress Analysis Exam and Employment Interview.
- Selection Interview conducted by Sheriff's sworn management.
- Psychological Evaluation conducted by a County appointed Psychologist.
- Medical Exam conducted by a County Physician.
Please Note: Steps 3-7 may be completed out of order
Qualification Shoot Examination (Firearms Testing)
Test Components:
- 30 total handgun (HG) rounds – 26 hits (on target) to pass
- 4 total shotgun (SH) rounds - 3 hits (on target) to pass
- Scored as Pass/Fail
- Two attempts permitted
Course of Fire:
Handgun only
- 03-Yard Line: (03) rounds DOMINANT/STRONG hand only point shooting
03-Yard Line: (03) rounds SUPPORT/WEAK hand only point shooting
05–Yard Line: (03) rounds two hand eye level hold
05–Yard Line: (03) rounds two hand eye level hold
07–Yard Line: (06) rounds two hand eye level hold
10–Yard Line: (06) rounds total. (03) rounds from each side of barricade two hand eye level hold
10–Yard Line: (06) rounds two hand eye level hold
Shotgun only
- Patrol ready the shotgun with (4) rounds
10-Yard Line: (03) rounds (on target)
Chamber the fourth round, but DO NOT FIRE. Safely unload the chambered round, and make the shotgun safe
Contact Information
The Department of Human Resources at (619) 236-2191 or via email at ProcessUnitEmail.FGG@sdcounty.ca.gov or, Sheriff's Recruiting Unit at (858) 974-2000 or via e-mail at Recruit@sdsheriff.org.
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