Deputy Sheriff Trainee

County of Marin; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

County of Marin's Sheriff's Office is seeking a Deputy Sheriff Trainee to join our public safety team in Marin County. This role supports field operations and public safety initiatives, with the POST Academy requirement and ongoing training as you progress toward deputy status.

Open and Continuous recruitment, with a thorough background process for qualified applicants. Candidates must meet minimum age and education requirements and be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must satisfactorily complete the POST basic course within 12 months of appointment.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States under federal law.
• Minimum age: 21 by hire date and 20.5 by application deadline.

Responsibilities

• Join Sheriff's Office operations as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee and complete required coursework.
• Participate in training and recruitment processes as outlined in the recruitment brochure.

Skills

POST Basic Course

California Driver's License

US work authorization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

The Marin County Sheriff's Office

is committed to partnering with our communities to provide leadership and excellence in public safety. We take pride in our department and work hard to provide a safe environment for our residents. If you are interested in joining our team as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee, check out our Recruitment Brochure (Download PDF reader) to learn about the requirements to be a Deputy Sheriff Trainee, the recruitment process, and more.

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU

Knowledge Of

• Working knowledge of the mission of a Sheriff’s Department and the role of a peace officer.

Ability to

• Satisfactorily complete the POST basic course (Academy) within 12 months of appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduation or equivalent (GED) is required. Candidates using a GED to qualify must have obtained GED scores of at least 35 on each test section and an overall score of at least 45 College-level course work in law enforcement, criminal justice, criminology, or a field related to the work is highly desirable.
• Applicant must be 20.5 years old by the application filing deadline and 21 years old by the date of hire.

Citizenship

California Government Code Section 1031 states that a peace officer must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

License

Possession of, or the ability to obtain a California Class C Driver's License by the time of appointment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Linda Kline at [e-mail].

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List

Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be willing to work any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Open & Continuous Recruitment

This recruitment is Open and Continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for this position may be certified directly to the Sheriff's Office for a selection interview. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.

Background Process

Applicants successful in testing will be subject to a thorough and rigorous background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, interviews with friends, relatives, neighbors and employers; verification of DMV records; and overall employment and education history. An applicant may be disqualified for past criminal convictions, poor driving record, providing false background information, and other reasons.

Drug Use Standards

No use of illegal drugs within the timelines described in the Pre-Employment Drug Use Guidelines. Applicants successful in testing will be given a polygraph examination and/or computerized voice stress analysis and will be asked about illegal drug use.

Personal Appearance Standards - Tattoos

No tattoo or body art that is offensive, demeaning, or prejudicial to good order shall be visible. Examples of offensive tattoos include but are not limited to those that exhibit or advocate discrimination, those that exhibit gang, supremacist, or extremist group affiliation, and those that depict or promote drug use, sexually explicit acts, or other obscene material. Details of the full policy are described in the Personal Appearance Standards – Tattoos Policy The appropriateness of tattoos as defined by the policy shall remain at the sole discretion of the Sheriff or designee.

Disaster Service Workers

All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE

The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL

• Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
• Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
• Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
• IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
• Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.