County of Orange
Deputy Sheriff I (Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy Graduates On
County of Orange, Los Angeles, California, United States,
DEPUTY SHERIFF I
(ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S REGIONAL TRAINING ACADEMY GRADUATES ONLY)
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:Effective June 28, 2024 – 5.00% increaseEffective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
The recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the Department are met.RECRUITMENT/POSITION INFORMATIONThis recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill vacancies in this class until the next recruitment.
Incumbents will be periodically rotated through assignments and shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and correctional/court facilities.
A Deputy Sheriff I is assigned, under supervision, to guard and supervise prisoners in correctional and court facilities, and other law enforcement duties as required.
THE OPPORTUNITYThe Sheriff's Department is the fifth largest sheriff's department in the nation, offering a rewarding career with the opportunity to serve Orange County in diverse assignments including land, air, and sea-based patrol, specialty investigative units, community engagement assignments, and unique collateral duty options.
The Sheriff's Department prides itself on embracing a policing model that employs intelligence-led policing strategies and a community-focused approach to providing law enforcement services.
We believe engaged communities make for safe communities. Accordingly, the Department also offers extensive training and outreach opportunities for personnel to build and strengthen relationships in the communities they serve through community-based policing, familiarization between law enforcement and community residents, and collaborative problem solving. This is more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE GRADUATED FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S REGIONAL TRAINING ACADEMY
AND
POSSESS A
VALID
CALIFORNIA P.O.S.T. CERTIFIED PEACE OFFICER REGULAR BASIC COURSE ACADEMY CERTIFICATE.MODULAR FORMAT (RESERVE) TRAINING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.All applicants must scan, upload, and attach their
VALID
California P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer Regular Basic Course Academy certificate to the application.
[Failure to immediately attach your certificates may result in an incomplete application which may not be accepted]
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Some knowledge of:
Criminal law; police patrol procedures; legal requirements for incarceration; custody and control of prisoners in jail and during transportation; operations and maintenance of standard police firearmsAbility to:Read, understand, interpret and apply departmental policies, rules, laws and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement workWrite clear and comprehensive reportsAccurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers and eventsEstablish and maintain effective relationships with othersSkillfully and safely operate police vehicles and standard police firearmsPass a physical examination for peace officers whose typical duties demand top physical fitness and agility
Option IHave successfully completed the Sheriff-Coroner Department’s basic law enforcement training course at the Department’s Training Academy and have obtained a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Course Certificate.
Must maintain a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Proof of Eligibility (P.O.E.) and obtain and maintain a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Certificate upon completion of probation.
A
P.O.E. is not transferable between agencies and expires upon obtaining a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic certificate.
Option IIHave successfully graduated from a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified basic law enforcement training academy, to the satisfaction of the Sheriff-Coroner, or possess a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Course Waiver.
And
Possess and maintain a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Certificate.License/CertificationPossession of a valid California Driver License by date of appointment.
Special RequirementsMust maintain periodic firearms qualification.
Requirements for Peace Officer Status
Applicant must:
Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.Be at least 21 years of age by the date of appointment.Not have been convicted of a felony, and not be otherwise subject to disqualification under California Government Code Section 1029.Be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect exercise of peace officer powers, as determined by a licensed examining authority in accordance with California Government Code Section 1031.Have graduated from high school, attained a satisfactory score on a General Education Development (G.E.D.) test or passed a California high school proficiency examination, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university.Pass a background investigation conducted in compliance with California Government Code Section 1031, to the satisfaction of the Sheriff-Coroner.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTSThe County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities, which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Recruiter for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process.
Environmental Conditions:Incumbents will be working inside a correctional or court facility and will have contact with inmates that may become violent or abusive. Incumbents will be required to drive in inclement weather conditions; and work shift work, holidays, weekends and rotating schedules.
Physical Requirements:Applicants must have independent body mobility to stand, stoop, bend, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; climb a ladder, scaffolds, etc.; sit and stand for prolonged periods of time; speak and hear well enough to converse in person; communicate clearly and understandably over the phone and to address large groups of people; and vision sufficient to read a computer screen and oversee large groups of inmates.
SELECTION PROCESSSheriff Human Resources screens all applications and supplemental information to identify the qualified candidates. After screening, the qualified candidates will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process.
Oral Panel Interview: (Weighted 100%)Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel comprised of subject matter experts and civilian personnel. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the position. Those who score high enough on the oral panel interview will be scheduled for a background interview.
Background Investigation:Will include employment history, personal references, criminal history, credit history, a polygraph examination, medical examination, drug urinalysis test, and a written and oral psychological examination.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection process listed above may be modified and all affected candidates will be notified.
Veterans Employment PreferenceThe County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings.
ELIGIBLE LISTAfter all selection procedures have been completed, Sheriff Human Resources will establish an Open Eligible List of qualified candidates.
HOW TO APPLYApply online by clicking the "Apply" link above. Only online applications with completed supplemental questions will be accepted. Application information must be current, succinct and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Duplicated and incomplete applications will be disqualified. Please print your online confirmation page. The confirmation page verifies receipt or your online application. Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is on your application and only use one email account.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email
is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at
www.governmentjobs.com .#J-18808-Ljbffr
(ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S REGIONAL TRAINING ACADEMY GRADUATES ONLY)
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:Effective June 28, 2024 – 5.00% increaseEffective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
The recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the Department are met.RECRUITMENT/POSITION INFORMATIONThis recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill vacancies in this class until the next recruitment.
Incumbents will be periodically rotated through assignments and shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and correctional/court facilities.
A Deputy Sheriff I is assigned, under supervision, to guard and supervise prisoners in correctional and court facilities, and other law enforcement duties as required.
THE OPPORTUNITYThe Sheriff's Department is the fifth largest sheriff's department in the nation, offering a rewarding career with the opportunity to serve Orange County in diverse assignments including land, air, and sea-based patrol, specialty investigative units, community engagement assignments, and unique collateral duty options.
The Sheriff's Department prides itself on embracing a policing model that employs intelligence-led policing strategies and a community-focused approach to providing law enforcement services.
We believe engaged communities make for safe communities. Accordingly, the Department also offers extensive training and outreach opportunities for personnel to build and strengthen relationships in the communities they serve through community-based policing, familiarization between law enforcement and community residents, and collaborative problem solving. This is more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE GRADUATED FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S REGIONAL TRAINING ACADEMY
AND
POSSESS A
VALID
CALIFORNIA P.O.S.T. CERTIFIED PEACE OFFICER REGULAR BASIC COURSE ACADEMY CERTIFICATE.MODULAR FORMAT (RESERVE) TRAINING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.All applicants must scan, upload, and attach their
VALID
California P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer Regular Basic Course Academy certificate to the application.
[Failure to immediately attach your certificates may result in an incomplete application which may not be accepted]
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Some knowledge of:
Criminal law; police patrol procedures; legal requirements for incarceration; custody and control of prisoners in jail and during transportation; operations and maintenance of standard police firearmsAbility to:Read, understand, interpret and apply departmental policies, rules, laws and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement workWrite clear and comprehensive reportsAccurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers and eventsEstablish and maintain effective relationships with othersSkillfully and safely operate police vehicles and standard police firearmsPass a physical examination for peace officers whose typical duties demand top physical fitness and agility
Option IHave successfully completed the Sheriff-Coroner Department’s basic law enforcement training course at the Department’s Training Academy and have obtained a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Course Certificate.
Must maintain a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Proof of Eligibility (P.O.E.) and obtain and maintain a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Certificate upon completion of probation.
A
P.O.E. is not transferable between agencies and expires upon obtaining a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic certificate.
Option IIHave successfully graduated from a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified basic law enforcement training academy, to the satisfaction of the Sheriff-Coroner, or possess a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Course Waiver.
And
Possess and maintain a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Certificate.License/CertificationPossession of a valid California Driver License by date of appointment.
Special RequirementsMust maintain periodic firearms qualification.
Requirements for Peace Officer Status
Applicant must:
Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.Be at least 21 years of age by the date of appointment.Not have been convicted of a felony, and not be otherwise subject to disqualification under California Government Code Section 1029.Be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect exercise of peace officer powers, as determined by a licensed examining authority in accordance with California Government Code Section 1031.Have graduated from high school, attained a satisfactory score on a General Education Development (G.E.D.) test or passed a California high school proficiency examination, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university.Pass a background investigation conducted in compliance with California Government Code Section 1031, to the satisfaction of the Sheriff-Coroner.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTSThe County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities, which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Recruiter for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process.
Environmental Conditions:Incumbents will be working inside a correctional or court facility and will have contact with inmates that may become violent or abusive. Incumbents will be required to drive in inclement weather conditions; and work shift work, holidays, weekends and rotating schedules.
Physical Requirements:Applicants must have independent body mobility to stand, stoop, bend, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; climb a ladder, scaffolds, etc.; sit and stand for prolonged periods of time; speak and hear well enough to converse in person; communicate clearly and understandably over the phone and to address large groups of people; and vision sufficient to read a computer screen and oversee large groups of inmates.
SELECTION PROCESSSheriff Human Resources screens all applications and supplemental information to identify the qualified candidates. After screening, the qualified candidates will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process.
Oral Panel Interview: (Weighted 100%)Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel comprised of subject matter experts and civilian personnel. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the position. Those who score high enough on the oral panel interview will be scheduled for a background interview.
Background Investigation:Will include employment history, personal references, criminal history, credit history, a polygraph examination, medical examination, drug urinalysis test, and a written and oral psychological examination.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection process listed above may be modified and all affected candidates will be notified.
Veterans Employment PreferenceThe County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings.
ELIGIBLE LISTAfter all selection procedures have been completed, Sheriff Human Resources will establish an Open Eligible List of qualified candidates.
HOW TO APPLYApply online by clicking the "Apply" link above. Only online applications with completed supplemental questions will be accepted. Application information must be current, succinct and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Duplicated and incomplete applications will be disqualified. Please print your online confirmation page. The confirmation page verifies receipt or your online application. Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is on your application and only use one email account.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at
www.governmentjobs.com .#J-18808-Ljbffr