Deputy Sheriff - Custodial Intern (Part time/Extra help)

The Deputy Sheriff Intern must transition to the Deputy Sheriff-Custodial classification or separate from County service before age 26.

The internship program will require a shift commitment based on your college schedule availability. You must retain your college enrollment through the entirety of the internship. You must be enrolled in a minimum of nine college units each semester and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.

The Deputy Sheriff - Custodial Intern is a part-time, extra help, provisional classification where permanent status may not be obtained. This position may be subject to overtime assignment as schedule permits. This assignment will perform related duties as assigned. This position is non-benefited except for participation in the 401a program.
 
The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.  

Assist Deputy Sheriff-Custodial staff with the supervision of incarcerated persons  in a variety of activities at adult detention facilities, including the following:

• Process, search, and release incarcerated persons in the SDC-East and West Facilities, Minimum Housing Unit, and REACT Center;
• Maintain order and discipline among incarcerated persons;
• Type booking slips, incident reports, and other forms as required; 
• Serve civil process papers;
• Serve as a hospital guard;
• Inspect sanitation and oversees the feeding of incarcerated persons;
• Supervise the daily activities of the Jail incarcerated persons;
• Analyze situations accurately and adopts 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 supervises trustees; and
• Make arrests pursuant to Penal Code Section 830.1 (c).

• Read and understand policies, instructions, laws and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement activities;
• Keep accurate records and write clear and comprehensive reports;
• Demonstrate physical endurance, agility and strength;
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions;
• Make independent decisions;
• Work with and control sensitive, confidential information;
• Think clearly, exercise sound judgment and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action under pressure and in emergency situations;
• Remember names, faces, details of incidents and places, and possess good powers of observation;
• Enforce rules and regulations with fairness, tact and impartiality;
• Work effectively with inmates, fellow deputies, public officials, general public and others;
• Relate to a wide variety of socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds;
• Learn the use and care of a variety of specialized law enforcement equipment, including firearms, restraints and tactical equipment;
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations;
• Operate basic computer hardware and software; and
• Operate a motor vehicle.

• Basic English grammar, composition, spelling and punctuation;
• Basic mathematics;
• Law enforcement principles, practices, procedures and terminology;
• Effective problem solving techniques;
• Record keeping and report writing practices;
• Methods and techniques used in customer service and public relations;
• Basic computer and office automation technology; and
• Professional ethics.

• The Sheriff's Office will administer the STC Entrance Exam, which will include a written and physical agility test. 
• Graduation from high school or passage of high school level General Education Development (GED) test; AND
• Physical/manipulative abilities required by the department; AND
• Mental/cognitive abilities required by the department; AND
• Possess a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate within six (6) months from the date of appointment; AND
• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License; AND
• Not less than 18 years of age or more than 25 years of age at time of appointment; AND
• No felony convictions, 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 State prison; AND
• Maintain enrollment with a minimum of 9 units and minimum grade point average of 2.0 with a higher education program to obtain an AA/BA degree; AND
• Meet minimum standards required for peace officers as set forth in Government Code 1031; 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.

• Ability to read or see objects under ambient, limited or artificial lighting and at a reasonable distance with sufficient clarity to permit their recording or accurate description, i.e., persons, vehicles, license numbers, addresses, street signs, items of property, written messages, printed material, etc.;
• Ability to hear normal speech and other audible events, even in combination with other environmental noise, i.e., gunshots, cries for help, glass breaking, alarm bells ringing, tires, squealing, etc.;
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time;
• Walk, run, jump, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, stoop, squat, crawl, and climb;
• Carry the average weight of a person (approximately 165 pounds);
• Take physical charge of a person who may resist arrest;
• Work indoors and outdoors, including extreme heat and cold;
• Tolerate extreme noise and vibrations; and
• Work in confined working space.

• Minimum of three (3) months of Explorer, ROP or criminal justice/law enforcement related experience.

• Application Review and Screening: Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Physical Agility: A timed physical agility exam will be administered. The physical agility exam may include, but is not limited to, the following events: 500 yard run, 165 pound body drag, 99 yard agility obstacle course, six foot fence climb and six foot wall climb.
• Written Examination: A timed written examination using the BSCC Adult Corrections Officer Test. https://www.bscc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/COB.pdf
• Oral Examination: An oral examination will be administered during this recruitment. The oral panel consists of at least three panel members from the Sheriff's Department, community and/or local law enforcement. A minimum score of 70% must be obtained in order to continue in the process.
• Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification.  Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months. As part of the selection process, candidates will be expected to pass a(n):
  • In-depth background investigation including completion and review of a Personal History Statement;
  • Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) or polygraph examination;
  • Psychological examination; and
  • Medical examination.

Application Deadline: Continuous but may close at any time.
Apply by Date: December 2, 2025, by 5 p.m. 
Physical Examination: December 18, 2025 

Written Examination: December 18, 2025

Oral Examination: TBD

Salary : $21 - $25