What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extra Help Deputy Sheriff Trainee position at Merced County?
This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and maybe limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week.
As a Deputy Sheriff Trainee, you will attend an intensive training program that will last approximately 24-weeks; tuition and other fees are paid by the Merced County Sheriff's Department.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
None
Special Requirements:
Successful completion of the following:
High School Graduation or equivalent.
License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
Citizenship:
Must be a United States Citizen.
As a Deputy Sheriff Trainee, you will attend an intensive training program that will last approximately 24-weeks; tuition and other fees are paid by the Merced County Sheriff's Department.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Actively participate and successfully pass POST certified basic law enforcement academy.
None
Special Requirements:
Successful completion of the following:
- Medical examination
- Written examination
- Background investigation
- Psychological examination
- Oral examination
- Personal History Statement
- Physical agility examination
- Polygraph examination
- Basic POST Academy
High School Graduation or equivalent.
License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
Citizenship:
Must be a United States Citizen.
- Follow orders and directions of senior staff in charge of command.
- Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
- Analyze data, complete comprehensive reports, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
- Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
- Maintain consistent/regular attendance and punctuality.
- Effectively represent the County, Sheriff and department within the community.
- Lift and move with help objects weighing over 100 pounds.
- Perform timely and required procedures, duties and responsibilities.
- Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
- Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
- Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
- Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
- Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
- Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
- Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
- Successfully pass academic requirements from approved POST training program.
- The general geography and topography of Merced County.
- Observe and accurately remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
- Make independent judgments, adopt quick and effective and responsible courses of action during emergencies.
- Write clear, complete and comprehensive reports.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
- Meet standards of physical stature, condition, strength, endurance and agility.
Salary : $17 - $20