Deputy Sheriff - Lateral Transfer

County of Ventura; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Annual leave

13 paid holidays

Wellness program

EAP

Child care discounts

GI Bill on-the-job training

Job summary

Ventura County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified Deputy Sheriff candidates to begin in custody with a transition to patrol after training. The program includes a five-month Field Training Program at one of six patrol stations in Ventura County.

Deputy Sheriff Trainees and Deputies are represented by VCDSA and eligible for overtime; various benefits and incentives are provided, including education support and a robust retirement system.

Qualifications

• Education/Training prerequisite for examination; may require high school diploma or GED.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency per POST guidelines.
• Prior to appointment, proof of satisfactory completion of Sheriff's Training Academy or equivalent POST-certified academy may be required.

Responsibilities

• Jailer duties: supervise inmates, manage housing and movements within the jail.
• Escort and transport inmates to court, facilities, and state institutions.
• Record keeping, reporting, and logs of inmate activities; follow rules and regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of California Codes

Report Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year/Four-year College Degree

POST Certification progress (as applicable)

Job description

Description

Your experience matters. Join the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and discover opportunities to grow, advance, and make a difference.

BECOME A VENTURA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF –

NOTE: If you are currently employed as a peace officer in a California law enforcement agency, have passed probation, and wish to transfer to Ventura County Sheriff's Office as a full-time/regular employee, this is the correct job announcement. If you are not currently employed as a peace officer or are considered academy complete and wish to become a peace officer, please apply for the open recruitment titled, Deputy Sheriff Trainee/Deputy Sheriff.

The Position

Under general supervision, a newly appointed Deputy Sheriff will be assigned to custody and will complete an initial multi-year assignment in custody before transitioning to patrol. Once selected for patrol, they complete a five-month Field Training Program at one of six patrol stations throughout Ventura County.

PAYROLL TITE:

Deputy Sheriff

Benefits & Incentives

• Biweekly contribution towards a flexible benefits program (including medical, dental, and vision insurance options)


• Up to 2.5% matching funds in a 401(k) plan


• Annual leave (depending upon years of service)


• 13 paid holidays (including a floating holiday)


• Wellness Program (including health club discounts; free health coaching, onsite wellness, and online health education)


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and peer support


• Work Life Program (including Lactation Accommodation Policy, Child Care Discounts and Coastal Housing Partnership)


• Possible educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on the completion of Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree or, if qualified, for POST certification; plus other premium/incentive/bonus payments


• Biweekly contributions towards a secure, lifetime retirement benefit ("pension")


• Possible bilingual incentive pay depending upon operational need and certification of skills, for those qualified


• Textbook and tuition program


• GI Bill on-the-job training program (for those eligible)


• For more details regarding the benefits offered by Ventura County click here:https://hr.ventura.org/benefits

Deputy Sheriff Trainees and Deputy Sheriffs are represented by the Ventura County Deputy Sheriff's Association (VCDSA) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

Examples Of Duties

Deputy Sheriff Assigned To Custody

• Acts as a jailer for inmates committed to the jail;


• Supervises housekeeping activities of the inmates;


• Escorts and transports inmates both to and from jail, courtrooms, and state institutions;


• Books, searches and releases inmates;


• Admits and logs visitors, assuring conformance with rules and regulations governing visiting privileges;


• Maintains records and prepares reports; and


• Performs other related duties as required.

Deputy Sheriff Assigned To Patrol

• Receives and answers complaints of law violations in County areas and prepares reports as needed;


• Issues citations and makes arrests;


• Investigates crimes;


• Appears in court as a witness;


• Serves warrants and other legal documents;


• Uses intelligence-led policing strategies to address crime trends in the community;


• Facilitates community-based policing and problem-solving solutions; and


• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

Education, Training And Experience

To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess experience that demonstrates possession of, and competency in, the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Some Examples Of Qualifying Education And Training Are

• Graduating from high school, OR


• Passing the General Education Development (GED) Test, OR


• Passing the California High School Proficiency Examination, OR


• Having attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.

Note: Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in accordance with California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) guidelines and Government Code Section 1031(e).

Prior to appointment, the Deputy Sheriff Lateral Transfer must provide proof of satisfactory completion of the Sheriff's Training Academy or an equivalent California Post Certified Academy, current employment as a law enforcement officer for a California agency and successful completion of probation as a law enforcement officer for that agency.

Necessary Special Requirements

• be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment as a Deputy Sheriff;


• be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law; and


• possess and maintain a valid California driver license and POST certificate.

NOTE: An adult felony conviction is disqualifying. Any illegal activity including illegal drug use/possession or prescription drug abuse may be disqualifying.

Supplemental Information

• Must be willing to work at any of the six (6) stations or additional Sheriff's Office locations throughout the County and must be able to work any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.


• May be required to work under adverse conditions and must be prepared to successfully respond to unexpected and occasionally life‑threatening events.


• Must have strength, endurance, and physical agility to restrain rebellious and/or violent offenders.


• Deputies with any body art (tattoo(s), brands, etc.), will be required to wear uniform clothing or skin tone patch that covers the artwork while on duty (or have it removed at the Deputy Sheriff Trainee's expense).


• Must be willing and capable of wearing specialized protective equipment, such as gas masks, bio‑hazard suits, radioactive protective gear and other hazardous material protective equipment that may be developed. By wearing said gear, deputies will be subjected to future health screenings, including submission of medical information.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Working ability to: learn the various California codes, County ordinances, and departmental rules and regulations pertaining to the specific responsibilities of a Deputy Sheriff; learn the methods used in law enforcement, the rules of evidence, laws of arrest, security, and civil procedures; understand written and oral directions; take effective courses of action in emergencies; prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence; and establish and maintain effective relations with others.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

YOUR BENEFITS As a County of Ventura Employee

VENTURA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION (VCDSA)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call [phone].


• Retirement FAQ's


• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: DSD, DSE, DGS, DSS

• 01
  Are you at least twenty-one (21) years old at the time of application?


• 02
  Have you passed probation with your current law enforcement agency?


• 03
  What is the name of the law enforcement agency that you are currently working for?


• 04
  If you have been referred by a regular existing employee of the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, please type their first and last name. (Note: only indicate one referring employee, as award payments will not be split among multiple employees.) If not applicable, please type N/A.


• Yes


• No


• Required Question