Deputy Sheriff - Entry Level/Journey Level/Lateral - Extra Help

Shasta County Sheriff's Office; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Shasta County Sheriff's Office is seeking motivated candidates for seasonal, extra-help sworn positions on the waterways. After completing the 40-hour Marine Enforcement course, officers will enforce laws on the county’s waterways, educate the public on boating safety, and perform patrol, investigation, and report-writing duties.

Open until filled, with up to 900 hours in a fiscal year. Background check required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic law enforcement principles and procedures.
• Ability to interview witnesses and suspects and gather information.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports.
• Ability to follow orders and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and respond to calls for protection of life and property.
• Conduct preliminary investigations and interview witnesses and suspects.
• Gathers evidence, writes statements, and conducts investigations as needed.
• Manage and enforce boating safety and traffic regulations on waterways.

Skills

Patrol and field duties

Investigations

Report writing

Observation and memory

Public interaction

Decision making in field

Criminal law knowledge

Education

POST Basic Academy Certificate

Tools

Firearms handling

Boat operation

Surveillance equipment

Job description

COME JOIN OUR TEAM IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Shasta County Sheriff’s Office is looking for motivated candidates interested in seasonal assignments on the waterways of Shasta County.

$34.67 - $50.89 APPROXIMATE HOURLY

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE AND P.O.S.T. BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY CERTIFICATE RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

This is a continuous recruitment that is open until the needs of the County are met.

This position is an Extra Help, seasonal sworn position assigned to Shasta County waterways, as a journey level sworn class in the Deputy Sheriff's series. Under supervision, incumbents perform law enforcement, crime prevention, crime detection activities; boating safety, and education on the waterways of Shasta County, and related work as required.

Employees within this special waterways assignment will complete a paid 40-hour Marine Enforcement course.

Extra Help hourly employees may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Weekly hours are based on department business needs and may be up to 40 hours per week during this seasonal assignment. Benefits are not included.

SPECIAL NOTE: An individual will be required to pass a background investigation relevant to working in a law enforcement office or facility prior to being hired.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a law enforcement professional that has completed a probationary period as a sworn peace officer in the State of California, or neighboring states with comparable training hours and standards. In addition, the ideal candidate will have previous experience in traffic collision investigation or prior experience investigating boating collisions.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Patrols assigned areas and answers calls for protection of life and property; conducts preliminary investigations; interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects; gathers evidence, and takes statements in connection with suspected criminal activities; substantiates finding of fact in court; serves warrants and civil documents; pursues and apprehends suspects and makes arrests; serves as rangemaster; directs traffic and enforces traffic laws; assists and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in investigations and arrests; and keeps firearms and other equipment in good working condition.

For Waterways Assignment: In addition to the duties listed above, after completion of the 40-hour Marine Enforcement course, enforcement of all County, State and Federal laws as they pertain to the marine environment, educate the public on the need to boat safely, conduct investigations of boating and public accidents occurring on or near the water; administer first aid to injured victims; operation of patrol boats; writing departmental reports; transports prisoners; directs boating traffic and enforces boating laws; maintains departmental files and records; and prepares detailed reports of all activities.

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of law enforcement; basic rules and regulations of the Sheriff’s Office; basic laws of arrest and rules of evidence; basic laws applicable to the apprehension and treatment of juveniles; care and operation of small firearms and other law enforcement equipment.

Ability to: Demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory; secure information from witnesses and suspects; make independent decisions while working in the field; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; writes or prepares accurate, concise, and detailed criminal and informational reports; understand and carry out oral and written directions, regulations, and departmental policies; use and care for firearms; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees and the general public; learn to operate surveillance, control, and communications equipment; stand and walk for long periods of time, perform moderate physical effort on an intermittent basis and strenuous physical effort on an occasional basis; some positions may require the ability to use small boats in the performance of their duties.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Possession of a current, valid Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate of Completion awarded by P.O.S.T.
• Per California Government Code Section 1031.4, the minimum age at date of hire is 21.

LATERAL TRANSFER

“Lateral transfer” or “Lateral hire” shall be defined consistent with P.O.S.T. regulations.

In addition to the special requirements noted above, individuals considered for lateral transfer must have successfully completed one and one-half (1.5) years of active service in a law enforcement agency with general law enforcement duties and possess the following knowledge: Laws pertaining to search and seizure, arrest and interrogation of suspects; rules of evidence and basic criminal law; law enforcement vehicular and foot patrol techniques; techniques of criminal investigation; court procedures in criminal and civil cases.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

• Do you possess a current, valid Basic Law Enforcement Certificate awarded by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)? Yes/No. If yes, please attach a copy of the P.O.S.T. Certificate to your application.
• Have you previously held a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate awarded by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)? Yes/No.
• Have you successfully completed one and one-ha