Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Job Description:

Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Description

Description

Applicants must submit a Pellet B certificate with a passing T-score of 40, when application is submitted. The applicant must also submit a P.O.S.T. approved Physical Agility Test (WSTB) certificate with the P.O.S.T. required passing score. Both requirements must be submitted with the application by the applicant. If neither of the certificates are submitted the applicant will be disqualified from the hiring process.

DEFINITION

Under close supervision, attends an approved Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) basic police academy to be trained to perform law enforcement service; and does other work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will position. This is a non-sworn trainee level classification in the Sheriff's Office and is distinguished from the next higher level of Deputy Sheriff by being a non-sworn position with no peace officer powers. Incumbents in this class attend a police academy for basic training. Failure to graduate or to meet the Sheriff's Office standards is cause for release from this position. Upon successful completion of the basic academy, incumbents are expected to promote to Deputy Sheriff. Upon promotion to Deputy Sheriff, incumbents are sworn in as peace officers and begin the probationary period designated for newly hired officers according to the Memorandum of Understanding and/or County Personnel Policy.

REPORTS TO

Training Sergeant or Lieutenant of Operations

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

None

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical strength, visual acuity, audio capability and manual dexterity to perform the required duties of the position. Must be able to successfully pass the Peace Officer Standards of Training Academy (POST) physical agility test and perform other physical activities in the course of the training at the academy.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Performs a variety of physically strenuous training activities in a scenario setting, such as pursuing and restraining suspects and lifting injured persons as well as other physically demanding exercises in the course of the POST Academy.

Example of Duties

(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

Attends Police Officers Standards of Training Police Academy.

May assist in routine law enforcement support duties which do not require a sworn Deputy Sheriff including, but not limited to the following:

Takes information for reports and answers questions
Keeps records and performs clerical tasks
Takes fingerprints and photographs
Delivers community relations programs
Responds to non-emergency calls from citizens to take reports
Collects information and data; transports materials and people
Prepares records and reports
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, or GED Certificate

Special Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age at the completion of the academy.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.

Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who has applied for citizenship at least one year prior to application for employment in accordance with Section 1031.5 of the Government Code.

Must be willing and available to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Desired Qualifications

15 or more college units in Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, or a related field is desired.

Knowledge Of/Ability To

Knowledge of:

Human motivation and behavior
Functions of local law enforcement agency

Ability to:

Successfully complete an approved POST basic police academy
Understand, interpret and apply State and local laws and departmental policies and procedures
React quickly and calmly in emergency situations and adopt an effective course of action
Learn to operate firearms safely
Deal with difficult individuals
Follow oral and written instructions
Obtain information through interview, interrogation and observation
Write clear and accurate reports
Operate modern office equipment and work with various software applications
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Selection Process: All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.

SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS

Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits:

Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly.
Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly.

Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.

• 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year
• 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year
• 15 + years of service = 20 days per year

Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees.

Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply.

Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate.

Vision Plan: MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only.

Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family

Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D.

Disability Insurance: General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.

Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees.

Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply.

Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.

All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.

New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security.

Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances.

Additionaly, employees can enroll into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000).

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @ 62 for New PERS Members

Social Security (non-safety)

Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service

Sick Leave 15 Days Annually

Floating Holiday

457 Deferred Compensation

Credit Union

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Insurance

Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D

Tuition Reimbursement

Closing Date/Time: 1/17/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$64,854.40 - $86,944.00 Annually