Deputy Sheriff II - Lateral - Continuous Opening -Up to $30K Signing Bonus

Napa County Sheriff's Office; Napa (CA); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Signing bonus

Vacation leave incentive

Loan forgiveness

Employee referral bonus

Educational reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Napa County Sheriff's Office seeks a Deputy Sheriff II to patrol, prevent crime, and enforce laws across assigned areas in Napa County, CA. This role emphasizes community safety and professional service to residents.

Applicants should have at least one year of professional law enforcement experience, a valid CA driver's license, and a CA POST Basic Certificate. Lateral transfers from out of state may apply with waiver requirements; signing bonuses and other incentives exist.

Qualifications

• One year of professional experience in law enforcement.
• Out-of-State lateral applicants may apply with CA POST Basic Course waiver proof.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; two years of college highly desired.

Responsabilités

• Maintain law enforcement presence and patrol assigned areas.
• Enforce state and local laws and prevent crime.
• Adhere to recruitment and training requirements; deputies do not rotate into jail.

Connaissances

Law enforcement experience

CA POST certificate

Driver's license

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college desirable

CA POST Basic Certificate

Description du poste

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.

Veterans' Preference Applicable for this Position and will be applied by the Napa County Sheriff's Office.

We appreciate your interest in the profession of Deputy Sheriff. We strongly recommend that you find out as much as you can about the Napa County Sheriff's Department and law enforcement in general on the County's website Sheriff | Napa County, CA (countyofnapa.org).

If you have any questions, please contact the Sheriff's Administrative Lieutenant at 707-253-4501 or [e-mail] for additional information.

A Deputy Sheriff II is responsible for law enforcement, crime prevention, patrol of assigned areas and enforcement of State and Local laws.

Deputy Sheriffs do not rotate into the jail.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

• Experience: One year of professional experience in law enforcement work. Further defined as continuous professional experience as a paid, full-time Peace Officer in California.
• Qualified Out-of-State Lateral Applicants are defined as lateral applicants who lack the CA POST Certificate. These laterals may apply, however proof of enrollment in the CA POST Basic Requalification Course must be submitted at time of application. Information on the Basic Course Waiver process is found in California POST website: http://www.post.ca.gov/.
• Education: Equivalent to completion of high school.
• Education: Equivalent to completion of two years of college is highly desired.
• Certificate: Possession of a valid Basic Certificate issued by the California Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission. The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training requires that each individual who has previously completed a POST-certified basic course, or has previously been deemed to have completed equivalent training, AND the individual has been awarded a POST certificate but has a three-year or longer break in service as a peace officer, must be retrained or complete the basic course waiver process (PAM Section D-11), unless such retraining or examination is waived by the Commission.
• License*: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. *Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

Special Qualifications

Applicants must be 21 years of age. Persons employed in this class must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and/or rotating shifts.

ADDITIONA PAY INCENTIVES AVAILABLE

HIRING BONUS

Newly hired Deputy Sheriffs may receive a signing bonus of up to $30,000, with the amount determined by their term of service. To qualify, proof of prior service must be submitted within 30 days of hire. Half of the bonus will be paid within the first 3 pay periods, and the remaining half will be paid after successful completion of the probation period or 12 months of employment, whichever comes first, for eligible at-will positions.

VACATION LEAVE BANK INCENTIVE PROGRAM POLICY

The Vacation Leave Bank Incentive Program gives lateral transfers who are coming from other agencies (includes cities, counties other than Napa County, special districts, state, or federal government agencies) 40 hours in the second pay period of employment and the remaining 40 hours after successful completion of probation.

LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM

Applicants appointed to a position who attended and received a degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) consisting of a minimum of 60 credits/units at a regionally accredited school by the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions are eligible to receive a payment up to $20,000 (or $30,000 if certified bilingual by Napa County) towards student loan(a). Loans must be existing loans, which the employee can prove they held as of their hire date and was borrowed while attending the accredited institution during the time the degree was earned. All payments will be made directly to the student loan lender once appropriate verifications have been made. In order to be eligible for loan forgiveness, the employee must complete five (5) years of satisfactory service with Napa County, without break in service.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

County employees who refer a candidate for Deputy Sheriff will receive a recruitment bonus of $1,000 upon the successful completion of a one year probationary period. Employee's names must be listed on the candidate's application prior to submission.

EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT

County employees in the DSA bargaining unit are eligible for reimbursement up to $1,500 per fiscal year for tuition and books upon successful completion of County approved college or university courses or other courses directly related to the candidate's job duties.

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