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County of Fresno

DEPUTY SHERIFF RECRUIT

County of Fresno, Los Angeles, California, United States,


APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY

The

County of Fresno Sheriff's Office

is recruiting for individuals who are interested in a law enforcement career as a

Deputy Sheriff Recruit . The Deputy Sheriff Recruit attends a Basic Peace Officers Academy for instruction on law enforcement procedures combined with rigorous physical fitness training; studies topics such as the care and use of firearms, weaponless defense, first aid, laws of arrest and evidence, law enforcement techniques and procedures; maintains at least the minimum level of proficiency in all areas of training; and performs non-sworn duties as required.APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME IF NECESSARY AND SHIFTS AS ASSIGNED INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.As a condition of employment, candidates must undergo and pass a polygraph or

Computer Voice Stress Analysis

examination and a thorough background investigation. Background investigations include employment/credit histories, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. Candidates must pass a medical and psychological exam prior to transitioning to the permanent Deputy Sheriff II classification.Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Education : Currently enrolled or accepted in a Basic Police Academy certified by the State of California, Department of Justice, the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.Age : At least twenty (20) years of age.License : Possession of a valid class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Possession of a valid class "B" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.Note : Incumbents enrolled in a Basic Police Academy, who fail to successfully complete or maintain minimum levels of proficiency at all levels of training, will be terminated. Additionally, permanent status may not be obtained in this classification. Incumbents must transition to Deputy Sheriff I – Court Services or Deputy Sheriff II within three (3) months of completing a Basic Police Academy or separate from County service.TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for this position by the filing deadline.A completed Fresno County employment application is required

and must be current, complete and accurate. Amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline.Resumes and attachments

are

not

accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.In the

Education

section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended, including the school's name and location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), and if applicable, which major or program was completed.Candidates currently enrolled in a Basic Police Academy who fail to successfully complete the academy will be terminated.A copy of your

enrollment verification or acceptance email/letter

must be submitted

by the closing date/time of this recruitment .A

valid driver's license number

must be listed on your application.SELECTION PROCESS

:

Depending upon the number of applications meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for the process below:

Certify Without Examination

- In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination.Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months), and will be certified as vacancies occur.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

:

Fresno County Employment ApplicationSupplemental QuestionnaireA copy of your enrollment verification or acceptance email/letter from the Police Academy.Note : Applications must be submitted online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Notices from Human Resources regarding your application will be sent via email only. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person will not be accepted.HOW TO APPLY

:Online : Applications can be found at:

FresnoCountyJobs.com

.Open the job information flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions may result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

:The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact

Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAnalyst: Tiffany Lee

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