Deputy Sheriff II (Part-Time)

Introduction

This recruitment is being conducted to fill part-time Deputy Sheriff II vacancies within the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office. The recruitment will only be used to fill part-time per diem positions. These positions may be placed within any division of the office based on needs of the department.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug screen, and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen, physical, and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical.

Application Instructions

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Typical Duties

Patrols County areas and enforces laws, checks homes, business establishments, schools, and other features of the area for crime, suspicious circumstances, and hazardous conditions. Operates electronic communication equipment and responds to calls to preserve the peace and enforce laws to improve effectiveness and meet community needs.

Arrests and Conducts Searches

Arrests and conducts searches of suspects. Renders assistance, obtains statements, and information. Marks, preserves, and may process evidence.

Conducts Investigations

Conducts investigations of crime complaints and criminal violations. Conducts coroners investigations to inquire into and assist in the determination of circumstances, manner, and cause of death. Gathers and protects evidence. Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects.

Supervision and Court Security

May supervise inmates in a variety of activities at detention facilities. Serves as bailiff, maintains security of and order in the court, and removes disorderly persons when necessary. Provides for security and safety of judges, jury deliberations, jurors, and the public. Provides security and transportation of inmates to and from courts and other locations as required.

Coroner Duties

Performs coroner duties, including routine inspections of bodies involved in traumatic or unexpected deaths, as well as the scene of the incidents. Identifies and notifies next of kin. Maintains custody and protects property of deceased persons.

Community Service and Liaison

May act as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies, address public and private groups relative to community service programs, such as neighborhood watch. May participate in conferences or seminars.

Serves and Executes Civil Processes

Serves and executes civil processes.

Patrols County Waterways

Patrols county waterways in boats, responds to and investigates reports of law violations and accidents, issues citations, and makes physical arrest.

Testifies at Hearings and Trials

Testifies at hearings and trials.

Prepares Incident and Arrest Reports

Prepares incident, arrest, investigation, and related reports.

Administers First Aid and CPR

Administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Either Pattern I Experience:

• One year of experience as a Deputy Sheriff I - Academy Certified in San Joaquin Countys service.

Or Pattern II Education:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a General Education Development Certificate or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited institution.

Experience:

• One year paid experience as a fully sworn peace officer in a California POST Certified Law Enforcement Agency.

License:

• Possession of a valid California drivers license.

Certificates:

• Possession of a valid POST Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training.

Special Requirements:

1. Be at least 21 years of age upon appointment.
2. Meet minimum standards required for Peace Officers as set forth in Section 1029 and 1031 of the Government Code.
3. Pass background investigation conducted by the Sheriffs Department.
4. Meet physical standards established for safety members.

Knowledge

Law enforcement practices, procedures, and resources, laws and ordinances of federal, state, and County, general law enforcement patrol and investigative practices and techniques, departmental policies and procedures, principles and methods of interviewing and interrogation, sociological concepts, and communication skills in dealing with a diverse population, self-defense tactics, procedures, and laws governing obtaining and preservation of evidence, methods of personal identification used in law enforcement, principles of normal and abnormal human behavior, community, public, and private agency resources, public relations techniques, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR use and care of firearms, police report writing techniques, basic computer, and modern office automation technology, and pertinent software programs.

Ability

Understand, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and ordinances related to law enforcement, enforce laws and ordinances, be honest and tactful in both pleasant and unpleasant situations, evaluate situations and determine appropriate courses of action, apply proper techniques of arrest and restraint, obtain information through interviews, interrogations, and observations, record observations clearly and accurately, understand and follow oral and written instructions, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, exercise sound judgment and stay calm at all times, including stressful and emergency situations, work effectively with prisoners, fellow officers, public officials, the general public, and others, relate to a wide variety of socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, physically restrain or subdue suspects for the safety of themselves and others, work different shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended schedules, perform duties while wearing required safety equipment, safely operate emergency response vehicles, operate and care for a variety of specialized law enforcement equipment, including firearms, restraints, and tactical equipment, operate electronic communication equipment, operate basic computer hardware and software.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Mobility:

• Frequent operation of a data entry device, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, walking for extended periods of time, driving, frequent running, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing, crawling, dragging 5 to 165 lbs.
• Lifting:
• Frequently 5 to 75 lbs, occasional lifting, turning of heavy objects or people.

Visual:

• Constant good overall vision, reading, close-up work, color perception, and use of eyes, hand coordination, frequent use of depth perception and field peripheral vision.

Dexterity:

• Frequent reaching, grasping, repetitive motion, writing.

Hearing:

• Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing talking on the telephone, radio, talking in person, ability to hear faint sounds.

Emotional and Psychological:

• Constant decision making, concentration, and public contact, public speaking, dealing with emergency situations, frequent working alone, occasional exposure to trauma, grief, and death, hazardous materials.

Environmental:

• Frequent exposure to noise and varied weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For more information, go to www.sjgov.org/department/hreo.

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and upon request will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

Part-time Employee Benefits

Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.

Selection Procedures

Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation

Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at 209-468-3370 prior to the examination date.

Physical Exam

Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam

Some classifications require a new employee to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Employment of Relatives

Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, or sibling, either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into, or within the department when they are related to the Appointing Authority or the employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.

Proof of Eligibility

If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.

How to Apply

Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr

By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources, 44 N. San Joaquin Street, Suite 330, Stockton, CA 95202

Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays.

Phone: 209-468-3370

Job Line: For current employment opportunities, please call our 24-hour job line at 209-468-3377.

When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 pm or postmarked by the