What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff - Custodial Academy Enrolled and Entry Level position at Stanislaus County?
About the Opportunity
The Deputy Sheriff-Custodial position escorts, receives, registers, controls, supervises and cares for incarcerated persons and may be assigned to either the Sheriff’s Detention Center (SDC)-East and West Facilities, Minimum Housing Unit, or Re-entry and Enhanced Alternatives to Custody Training Center (REACT). Deputies must be mature, emotionally stable and able to work effectively in an environment that is often hostile, unpredictable and occasionally unpleasant. Deputies must have the ability to direct and instruct groups of incarcerated persons; have a tolerant attitude towards those confined; be able to respond to a wide variety of situations and exercise sound judgment. This position is also required to work under a "No Hostage Policy" setting and performs related duties as assigned. Entry into the Deputy Sheriff-Custodial classification offers career opportunities in custodial correction work.
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Deputy Sheriff-Custodial personnel are peace officers pursuant to 830.1 (c), whose authority extends to any place in the state only while engaged in the performance of the duties of his or her respective employment and for the purpose of carrying out the primary function of employment relating to his or her custodial assignments, or when performing other law enforcement duties directed by his or her employing agency during a local state of emergency. This classification should not be confused with that of the Deputy Sheriff, whose authority to act as a peace officer has no time restrictions.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: Continuous but may close at any time.
Physical Agility Examination: TBA
Oral Examination: TBA
It is important that you attach any documentation/verification to your application for the relevant education and/or licensure you possess listed under the Minimum Qualifications of this job announcement. Applications without this documentation attached will be rejected as incomplete.
Typical Tasks
- Receive, book, search, attend, and release incarcerated persons in the Jail, Honor Farm, and Public Safety Center;
- Maintain order and discipline among incarcerated persons ;
- Type booking slips, head-count rosters, incident reports, and other forms as required;
- Serve Civil process papers;
- Serve as a hospital guard;
- Inspect sanitation and oversee the feeding of incarcerated persons ;
- Supervise the daily activities of the Jail and Honor Farm incarcerated persons ;
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action quickly;
- Escort and transport incarcerated persons to and from the clinic, court, hospital, and State institutions;
- Serve as storekeeper and issue daily supplies;
- Appoint and supervise trustees; and
- Make arrests pursuant to Penal Code Section 830.1 (c).
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)
- The purposes and objectives of modern detention facility techniques;
- Principles and techniques of supervising group activities in a detention, secured setting facility; and
- Laws statutes, court proceedings, and regulations governing both sentenced and non-sentenced incarcerated persons.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Read and understand policies, rules, instructions, laws, and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement activities;
- Supervise the daily activities of sentenced and non-sentenced incarcerated persons;
- Think clearly, use good judgment and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action in emergency situations;
- Remember names, faces, details of incidents and places, and possess good powers of observation;
- Apply modern principles of hygiene;
- Enforce rules and regulations with fairness, tact and impartiality; and
- Type reports accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.
We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Graduation from high school or passage of high school level General Education Development (GED) test; AND
- Must meet the minimum standards for peace officers pursuant to Government Code Section 1031; AND
- Successfully complete the Stanislaus County arrest and firearms training courses pursuant to 832 PC (as prescribed by POST) and the jail operations course pursuant to 6035 PC (as prescribed by Corrections Standards Authority) within twelve (12) months from the date of employment; AND
- Physical/manipulative abilities required by the department; AND
- Mental/cognitive abilities required by the department; AND
- Must be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment in a Federal penitentiary or a State prison; AND
- Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License; AND
- Not less than 21 years of age at time of appointment; AND
- Must possess or be eligible to possess a Proof of Eligibility (POE) or certificate (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) from California Peace Officer Standards and Training under SB 2. Ineligibility or decertification from POST will automatically disqualify candidate from holding a peace officer classification.
- Must be currently enrolled or attending a STC certified ACO (Adult Correctional Officer) Academy hosted by a California Sheriff’s department.
Entry Level
- Must have successfully completed a California STC certified Correctional academy (ACO) hosted by a California Sheriff’s department within the past three (3) years; OR
- Must have successfully completed a California STC certified Correctional academy (ACO) and has worked for a California Adult Detention Agency within the past (3) three years; OR
- Must have successfully completed a California POST certified basic law enforcement academy and have a supplemental ACO course certificate with documentation to sustain your eligibility within the last three (3) years; OR
- Must have successfully completed the CDCR Basic Academy Course within the past three (3) years or worked for CDCR within the past (3) years. A CDCR to ACO Transfer Academy will be required within twelve (12) months from the date of appointment. The CDCR to ACO Transfer Academy course consists of a minimum of 80 hours of instruction in specific instructional objectives.
This is a Veterans’ Preference Program eligible job classification.
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RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS
Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
- Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
- Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
- Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.
APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS
Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed.
DISCLAIMER
Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations.