Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Deputy Sheriff Cadet - Unclassified
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Under immediate supervision, attends a Law Enforcement Academy to obtain the required academic, technical, and physical skills necessary to perform as a Deputy Sheriff.
Deputy Sheriff Cadet enters training to join the ranks of Deputy Sheriffs who, under supervision, perform active law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property, the investigation of crimes and apprehension of law violators, the service of civil process issued by court, and perform a variety of technical law enforcement tasks.
Candidates must possess 38 semester (57 quarter) college units at the time of application to qualify (or have relevant experience to substitute). Applications without the required number of units completed (or years of experience to substitute) will be rejected.Pursuant to California Senate Bill 960, effective January 1, 2023, it is no longer required for peace officers to either be a citizen of the United States or be a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship; instead, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Candidates must meet the employment standards and take and pass the National Testing Network (NTN) examination for Law Enforcement online in order to take the agility test. The NTN examination can be found at https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/
.We also accept California PELLET B written exam "T-scores" from other agencies with a "T-score of 48 or higher, if the test has been taken within a year of the date you submit your job application. It is the applicant's responsibility to attach proof of the written exam results to the job application. The T-score results must be on an agency letterhead where the test was administered and list the type of test, test date and the test results.We do not accept other test scores in lieu of the California PELLETB examination or the NTN.Please send your NTN score to Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriff Cadet before November 12, 2024.
The agility test day for this recruitment is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024.
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
Attends Academy training classes for law enforcement;
Take part of basic training program that includes academic classes, hands-on training, and physical conditioning;
Participates in basic training that complies with the standards set by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T);
Participates in hands-on training that includes, but not limited to: weapons training, defensive tactics, role playing scenarios, patrol procedures, emergency vehicle operations, and arrest and control techniques;
Partakes and completes defensive tactics training that includes ground control, baton training, control holds, and take downs;
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;
Performs other related duties, as required.
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities.
Training and Experience Note : The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of high school or GED
and
Thirty-eight (38) semester units or fifty-seven (57) quarter units of college.
Two (2) years of full-time active-duty military service with honorable discharge or two (2) years of full-time experience working as a peace officer within a correctional facility can substitute for the required college units.
Special Requirements
Applicants who have passed their 20th birthday may apply but cannot be appointed until they have reached their 21st birthday.
Have never been convicted of a felony. Any felony conviction and/or a conviction outside of California that would be considered a felony in California is disqualifying.
Must be able to take and pass a thorough medical examination. May be disqualified on the basis of established medical standards (current P.O.S.T. or Departmental orders). Vision must not be less than 20/100, correctable to 20/20 with normal depth and color perception.
Must successfully demonstrate and maintain physical fitness to perform the full scope and functions of the job.
Must pass a complete background investigation, including fingerprints and a search of local, state, and national files for criminal history.
Must possess the legal right to work in the United States.
Candidates must meet all required employment standards prescribed in Government Code Section 1031, which include passing a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, fingerprinting, background investigation, and medical examination.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
*As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.
Knowledge of :
Common computer systems and applications;
English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Ability to :
Learn, understand, retain, and interpret police knowledge, procedures, and departmental policies;
Understand and follow written and oral instructions;
Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies;
Use computer systems and applications.
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Deputy Sheriff Cadet enters training to join the ranks of Deputy Sheriffs who, under supervision, perform active law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property, the investigation of crimes and apprehension of law violators, the service of civil process issued by court, and perform a variety of technical law enforcement tasks.
Candidates must possess 38 semester (57 quarter) college units at the time of application to qualify (or have relevant experience to substitute). Applications without the required number of units completed (or years of experience to substitute) will be rejected.Pursuant to California Senate Bill 960, effective January 1, 2023, it is no longer required for peace officers to either be a citizen of the United States or be a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship; instead, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Candidates must meet the employment standards and take and pass the National Testing Network (NTN) examination for Law Enforcement online in order to take the agility test. The NTN examination can be found at https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/
.We also accept California PELLET B written exam "T-scores" from other agencies with a "T-score of 48 or higher, if the test has been taken within a year of the date you submit your job application. It is the applicant's responsibility to attach proof of the written exam results to the job application. The T-score results must be on an agency letterhead where the test was administered and list the type of test, test date and the test results.We do not accept other test scores in lieu of the California PELLETB examination or the NTN.Please send your NTN score to Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriff Cadet before November 12, 2024.
The agility test day for this recruitment is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024.
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
Attends Academy training classes for law enforcement;
Take part of basic training program that includes academic classes, hands-on training, and physical conditioning;
Participates in basic training that complies with the standards set by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T);
Participates in hands-on training that includes, but not limited to: weapons training, defensive tactics, role playing scenarios, patrol procedures, emergency vehicle operations, and arrest and control techniques;
Partakes and completes defensive tactics training that includes ground control, baton training, control holds, and take downs;
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;
Performs other related duties, as required.
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities.
Training and Experience Note : The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of high school or GED
and
Thirty-eight (38) semester units or fifty-seven (57) quarter units of college.
Two (2) years of full-time active-duty military service with honorable discharge or two (2) years of full-time experience working as a peace officer within a correctional facility can substitute for the required college units.
Special Requirements
Applicants who have passed their 20th birthday may apply but cannot be appointed until they have reached their 21st birthday.
Have never been convicted of a felony. Any felony conviction and/or a conviction outside of California that would be considered a felony in California is disqualifying.
Must be able to take and pass a thorough medical examination. May be disqualified on the basis of established medical standards (current P.O.S.T. or Departmental orders). Vision must not be less than 20/100, correctable to 20/20 with normal depth and color perception.
Must successfully demonstrate and maintain physical fitness to perform the full scope and functions of the job.
Must pass a complete background investigation, including fingerprints and a search of local, state, and national files for criminal history.
Must possess the legal right to work in the United States.
Candidates must meet all required employment standards prescribed in Government Code Section 1031, which include passing a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, fingerprinting, background investigation, and medical examination.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
*As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.
Knowledge of :
Common computer systems and applications;
English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Ability to :
Learn, understand, retain, and interpret police knowledge, procedures, and departmental policies;
Understand and follow written and oral instructions;
Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies;
Use computer systems and applications.
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