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County of Sacramento

Sheriff's Community Services Officer II

County of Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828


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This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:11/20/23, 12/18/23, 4/26/24, 8/23/24, 12/20/24 (final)Job Description

Sheriff's Community Services Officer II, under general supervision, performs non-hazardous vehicle code and parking regulation enforcement, special events or emergency traffic control, general traffic and parking control throughout the general unincorporated area of Sacramento County, and creates traffic and crime reports. Some positions may be assigned to a City to which law enforcement services are being provided by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.Knowledge of

Major streets, highways, districts, and points of interest in Sacramento CountyEnglish usage, grammar, vocabulary, and spellingCustomer service techniques for dealing with individuals from diverse backgrounds, often in difficult or confrontational situationsAbility to

Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writingInterpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulationsObserve, assimilate, remember, and record pertinent facts and detailsObtain complete information on reported issues and incidentsMaintain courteous and cooperative behavior in adverse situationsRead and use mapsMinimum Qualifications

Graduation from High school or satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) Test; And:Either:

1. One year of full-time paid experience explaining rules and laws related to vehicle code and parking enforcement in the public sector.Or:

2. Two years of full-time paid experience in a position working directly with the public, including interpreting/clarifying rules, regulations, policies, or procedures, and handling complaints on a daily basis.Note:

If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks : The County may 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 Procedures B-5, 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 at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License 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 disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.Training Requirement : Community Services Officer training conducted or recognized by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department and a course of one-on-one field instruction with an approved training officer must be successfully completed within one year of appointment to the class.Physical Requirements : Positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to:Stand, walk, and/or sit for long periods of timeMove with sufficient agility in and out of vehicles; and around high traffic work areasVisually distinguish colors and picture resolution qualityMinimum Age Requirement : Be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment.Working Conditions : Positions in this class require the incumbents to:Work various locations and shifts to provide 24-7 coverage, including nights, weekends and holidaysWork in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of timeWear and maintain a designated Sheriff's Department uniform.Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is

twelve (12)

months.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.Contact Information

County of SacramentoDepartment of Personnel ServicesEmployment Services Division700 H Street, Room 4667Sacramento, CA 95814Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay ServiceEmail

EmployOffice@Saccounty.netInter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667www.SacCountyJobs.net

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