Deputy Sheriff-Detentions / Court Services-Lateral-25575701L

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications from persons with proven law enforcement experience for the position of Deputy Sheriff-Detentions / Court Services-Lateral.

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.

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.

The following are additional pay incentives and premiums that are available for those who are eligible :

• Lateral Incentive Pay up to $20,000.
• Night Shift Premium / Shift Differential - 5% with 4 or more hours worked between 5 : 00 PM - 8 : 00 AM.
• Helicopter Pilot - up to 12.5% of base pay
• Helicopter Tactical Flight Officer - 5% of base pay
• Sheriff's Rural Enforcement Program Assignment - 10% of base pay
• In-Service Training Premium - $45 biweekly
• Bilingual Premium - $32.30 biweekly
• Diving Premium - $4.40 per hour
• Handling of Explosive Device / Substance Premium - up to 10% of base pay
• Motor Officer Premium - 7.5% of base pay
• Prisoner Transportation Premium - 3% of base pay
• Detective Assignment Premium - 5% of base pay
• Corporal Assignment Premium - 5% of base pay
• Fire / Life Safety Premium - 5% of base pay

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION :

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, confirming enrollment and graduation date. Eligibility for POST certification must be active for at least one (1) year beyond the date of application. 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.

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.

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION :

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF THE SELECTION INTERVIEW AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PROCESSES :

For a complete job description including minimum requirements, physical characteristics, license requirements, and working conditions,

click here

APPLICATION PROCESS :

STEP 1 : Complete the online application form providing correct and complete responses to the Supplemental Questions and attach qualifying documentation outlined above. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

PLEASE NOTE :

Applicants must submit copy of P.O.S.T. certificate, P.O.S.T. waiver, re-certification or letter from P.O.S.T. academy with application in order to meet minimum qualifications and be invited to continue to next step in the recruitment 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.

PLEASE 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.

The evaluation process of this recruitment will consist of a Qualifications Shoot examination or exercise. Applicants must successfully pass this exercise in order to be placed on the 12-month eligibility list for Deputy Sheriff-Detentions / Court Services-Lateral.

SUMMARY OF THE OVERALL EVALUATION PROCESS :

Please Note : Steps 3-8 may be completed out of order.

SPECIFIC NOTES ON QUALIFICATIONS SHOOT EXAM (LATERAL FIREARMS TESTING) :

Test Components

Course of Fire : Handgun only

03 yards : (03) rounds STRONG hand point shooting

03 yards : (03) rounds WEAK hand point shooting

05 yards : (03) rounds two hand eye level

05 yards : (03) rounds two hand eye level

07 yards : (06) rounds two hand eye level

10 yards : (06) rounds total. (03) rounds from each side of barricade two hand eye level

15 yards : (06) rounds two hand eye level

Shotgun only

Patrol ready the shotgun with (04) rounds

15 yards : (03) rounds (on target)

Chamber the fourth round

Administratively unload the fourth round

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

To obtain additional information on the pay steps, benefits, educational incentives, and department provided equipment, refer to the Sheriff's website by

clicking here

CONTACT INFORMATION :

Sheriff's Recruiting Unit at (858) 974-2000 or via email at

Recruit@sdsheriff.org

; or the Department of Human Resources at (619) 236-2191 or via email at

ProcessUnitEmail.FGG@sdcounty.ca.gov

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

The County of San Diego now participates in E-Verify. CLICK HERE for additional information.

The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of : a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include : integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all.

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