Deputy Sheriff-Lateral-24574601L

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications from persons with proven law enforcement experience for the position of Deputy Sheriff-Lateral.Newly hired Lateral Deputy Sheriffs are assigned to one of three bureaus: Detentions, Court Services, or Law Enforcement Services. Assignments are based on the needs of the department and on the applicant's training and experience.Deputy Sheriffs perform a variety of general law enforcement functions consisting of patrol, court services, investigations, arrest, apprehension, supervision of inmates, 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:New 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 payHelicopter Tactical Flight Officer - 5% of base paySheriff's Rural Enforcement Program Assignment - 10% of base payIn-Service Training Premium - $45 biweeklyBilingual Premium - $32.30 biweeklyDiving Premium - $4.40 per hourHandling of Explosive Device/Substance Premium - up to 10% of base payMotor Officer Premium - 7.5% of base payPrisoner Transportation Premium - 3% of base payDetective Assignment Premium - 5% of base payCorporal Assignment Premium - 5% of base payFire/Life Safety Premium - 5% of base pay***Effective September 9, 2022, this hard-to-recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided. ***MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:Current enrollment in a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy;OR ;Successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy within the past three (3) years and possession of a valid Certificate of Completion.OR ;Successful completion, at any time, of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy, with less than a three (3) year break in service in one of the following Penal Code categories:830.1 Sheriff's, Marshals, City Police, San Diego Unified Port District Harbor Police, etc.;832.2(a) California Highway Patrol;830.2(d) Member of University of California Police Department;830.2(e) Member of California State University and College Police Department;830.3l(g) Member of San Francisco BART Police;830.3l(h)Harbor or Port Police.Successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. Re-Certification Course, and possess a valid California P.O.S.T. Certificate.OR ;Successful completion of a California Basic P.O.S.T. Waiver Exam, with documentation from P.O.S.T.OR ;Successful completion of Levels 1, 2, 3; or the four-part reserve format training modules A, B, C, & D for the regular Basic Course within the last three years.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 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:Must be at least 20.5 years of age at the time of the Qualifications Shoot Examination/Exercise described below; at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.Must possess a U.S. high school diploma or GED certificate; or a degree from an accredited college or university.Must have no felony convictions and must not be on probation; misdemeanors may be disqualifying depending on number, type and recency.Must be a United States citizen or resident alien in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen.APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF THE SELECTION INTERVIEW AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PROCESSES:Successful completion of the background investigation and selection interview processes; for additional information, refer to the Evaluation Section below.Vision correctable to at least 20/30; glasses/hard lenses minimum 20/100 uncorrected - No minimum uncorrected visual acuity for soft lenses (subject to California P.O.S.T. requirements).Possession of a valid California class C driver's license prior to appointment.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-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 for Deputy Sheriff-Lateral, 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.SUMMARY OF THE OVERALL EVALUATION PROCESS:1. Completion of online Application and Supplemental Questions2. Qualification Shoot Examination, Pre--Screening Orientation, AND Physical Agility Test – Refer to the description below to obtain more information on the Qualification Shoot Exercise. Candidates who successfully pass the Qualification Shoot Examination will attend a Pre-Screening Orientation and Physical Agility Test. Candidates may be invited to participate in the background investigation and selection interview processes listed below. Applicants must successfully pass the Qualification Shoot, Pre-Screening Orientation, and Physical Agility Test in order to be placed on the 12-month eligibility list for Deputy Sheriff Lateral.3. Comprehensive Background Investigation which takes a minimum of four to six months to complete.4. Computer Voice Stress Analysis Exam and Employment Interview.5. Selection Interview conducted by Sheriff's sworn management.6. Psychological Evaluation conducted by a County appointed Psychologist.7. Medical Exam conducted by a County Physician.Please Note: Steps 2-7 may be completed out of orderSPECIFIC NOTES ON QUALIFICATIONS SHOOT EXAM (LATERAL FIREARMS TESTING):30 total handgun (HG) rounds – 26 hits (on target) to pass4 total shotgun (SH) rounds - 3 hits (on target) to pass, then administratively unloading of fourth (chambered) roundScored as Pass/FailTwo attempts permittedCourse of Fire:Handgun only03 yards: (03) rounds STRONG hand point shooting03 yards: (03) rounds WEAK hand point shooting05 yards: (03) rounds two hand eye level05 yards: (03) rounds two hand eye level07 yards: (06) rounds two hand eye level10 yards: (06) rounds total. (03) rounds from each side of barricade two hand eye level10 yards: (06) rounds two hand eye level

Shotgun only:Patrol ready the shotgun with (04) rounds10 yards: (03) rounds (on target)Chamber the fourth roundAdministratively unload the fourth roundADDITIONAL INFORMATION:To obtain additional information on the pay steps, benefits, educational incentives, and department provided equipment, refer to the Sheriff's website by

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.CONTACT INFORMATION:Sheriff's Recruiting Unit at (858) 974-2000 or via e-mail at

Recruit@sdsheriff.org ; or the Department of Human Resources at (619) 236-2191 or via email at

Jobs@sdcounty.ca.gov .Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with 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

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