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Deputy Sheriff Recruit •Revised

Deputy Sheriff Recruit •Revised

Sacramento CountySacramento, CA, US
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This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at

5 : 00 pm

on :

3 / 13 / 25, 5 / 15 / 25, 7 / 17 / 25, 9 / 18 / 25, 11 / 13 / 25 (final)

The testing process consists of a Training and Experience Evaluation Exam. Applicants' relevant experience, education and training will be evaluated based solely upon responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire and the T-score achieved on the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) . Applicants are encouraged to take the PELLETB and receive the results (T-score) prior to submitting an application. Information about where to take the PELLETB is included in this announcement.https : / / www.sacsheriff.com / pages / careers_training_academy.php

Under close supervision, the Deputy Sheriff Recruit participates in a basic law enforcement training program including the Sacramento Sheriff's Office State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved Basic Academy.

Knowledge of

  • Applicable laws, rules and regulations related to law enforcement activities
  • Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
  • Basic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)
  • English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
  • Principles of effective customer service
  • Public and private community resources and programs
  • Techniques for communicating and working with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds

Ability to

  • Read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and ordinances and general literature pertaining to law enforcement activities
  • Learn principles and practices of community based policing
  • Learn radio procedures
  • Analyze and interpret legal codes, police problems and criminal evidence
  • Adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action, giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation
  • Develop keen powers of observation
  • Use interview and interrogation in order to obtain useful, accurate, and truthful information from victims, witnesses, officers, and other persons
  • Understand and follow written and verbal direction
  • Keep accurate records and prepare clear, concise, and understandable reports
  • Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately
  • Learn the use and care of small firearms
  • Learn principles of human behavior including people under physical, psychological, and social stress
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers, other agencies, community groups, and the general public
  • Communicate effectively with persons from a variety of socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
  • Deal tactfully and courteously with the public
  • Maintain persistence and self-control
  • State factual information objectively
  • Show compassion and empathy for others
  • Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance

    • Minimum Qualifications Either :

    Graduation from high school.

    Or :

    Satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) test.

    Note : If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate / license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please clickhere or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

    GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

    Compliance with Government Code :

    Incumbents appointed to this class shall meet the minimum standards set forth in California Government Code, Section 1031.

    Criminal History and Background Check :

    The County shall access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors' Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

    License Requirement :

    A valid California driver license, Class C or higher, shall be required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain the appropriate license, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Employees in this class who, as a part of their regularly assigned duties are required to operate a motor vehicle may be enrolled in the DMV Pull Notice Program.

    Physical Requirements :

    Positions in this class require the incumbent to :

  • Be able to meet medical standards as prescribed by POST and detailed in the POST Medical Screening Manual.
  • Possess sufficient physical ability to perform the full scope and functions of a Peace Officer per Government Code 1031 (f).
  • Achieve a minimum standard in the use of a firearm.

    • Working Conditions :

    Positions in this class require the incumbent to :

  • Work various shifts to provide 24-7 coverage, including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Work in a detention facility and be in direct contact with inmates.
  • Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement or very hot weather.
  • Be exposed to hazardous situations such as exposure to explosives, physically violent individuals, and contagious pathogens.
  • Wear and maintain a designated Sacramento Sheriff's Office uniform.

    • Probationary Period : The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

  • Significant additions / changes pending Board of Supervisors approval APPLICATION

    • Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5 : 00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.

    County of Sacramento

    Department of Personnel Services

    Employment Services Division

    700 H Street, Room 4667

    Sacramento, CA 95814

    Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code : 09-4667

    www.SacCountyJobs.net

  • Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5 : 00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
  • Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5 : 00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
  • Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
  • Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
  • A resume may be included with your application, however it will

    • not

    substitute for the information requested on the application.

    SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

    Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

    Note : Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

  • Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5 : 00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5 : 00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
  • The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
  • Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
  • If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
  • Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
  • If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
  • For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire

    • cannot

    be made once your application packet has been submitted.

  • If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and / or attachments

    • will not

    be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

    FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

    All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible / employment list for this job.

    All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    For information regarding County jobs :

  • www.saccountyjobs.net

    • Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

    We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711

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