Extra-Help Sheriff Pilot

Extra-Help Sheriff Pilot

Salary

$16.90 - $55.00 Hourly

Location

Merced County Sheriffs Department 2584 W. Sandy Mush Rd. or 700 W 22nd St., CA

Job Type

Extra-help

Job Number

2600818

Department

Sheriff - Operations

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

52 Extra Help

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Examples of Duties

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to 25 hours a week.

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

• Operate a single-pilot aircraft over all types of terrain and in varied weather conditions pursuant to applicable FAA regulations, Department of Transportation, and other regulations governing civil aircraft movements.

• Perform a variety of assignments as directed by the Sheriff or his authorized representative, including but not limited to airborne law enforcement missions, search and rescue and assisting with firefighting activities.

• Perform daily routine maintenance duties to ensure the aircraft remains mission ready, including pre-flight inspections and cleaning; recognize the need and makes arrangement for the performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance by monitoring maintenance personnel, tracking flight hours, and reviewing logs and records.

• Perform administrative duties as assigned by the Unit Supervisor; maintain written and computerized flight logs, aircraft, and pilot records to comply with FAA regulations and other federal guidelines; maintain flight and training currency requirements as required by policy, regulation and/or law.

• Operate County motor vehicles and work with other crewmembers to keep the hangar in an orderly fashion.

• Participate in law enforcement and search and rescue training; assist in training flight crewmembers in tactical flight operations in the Sheriffs aircraft.

• Attends training as assigned, keep up-to-date on aircraft pilot issues and maintain qualifications and proficiency in aircraft operations.

• May oversee the work of contractors performing services related to the aircraft; may direct the work of personnel on the ground who are assisting in operations involving the aircraft.

• May be called to testify in court.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Graduation from high school or an acceptable equivalent certificate.

Experience:

Five hundred (500) hours of Pilot-in-Command time, which includes a minimum of fifty (50) hours of night flying.

License:

Possess a valid California drivers license at the time of appointment and maintain.

Certification:

Possess one of the following valid and current certificates at the time of appointment and maintain:

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate with single engine aircraft rating, and possession of at least a valid and current Class II Airman's Medical Certificate issued by an FAA authorized medical examiner.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilots Certificate with possession of a valid and current Class II Airmans Medical Certificate issued by an FAA authorized medical examiner.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with single engine helicopter rating and the ability to obtain certificate in Robinson R44 per SFAR No. 73 to Part 61, and /or Huey UH-1H.

Desirable:

• Possession of an Instrument Rating.
• Certified Flight Instructor rating with Instrument Instructor rating.
• Prior law enforcement experience or training.

Essential Functions

• Safely operate aircraft in accordance with federal, state, and local aviation regulations, policies and procedures.

• Perform the duties of an aircraft Pilot-in-Command under the direction of the Sheriff or his authorized representative.

• Safely operate the aircraft during hours of darkness, with and without the use of night vision goggles, and learn local geography.

• Maintain accurate records; review records and assess aircraft needs; learn and follow departmental practices and policies.

• Work effectively and efficiently with departmental personnel and other external contacts; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; promote good public relations including making oral presentations.

• Work and exercise good judgment in emergency, hazardous and stressful situations; apply first aid and CPR.

• Meet requirements to maintain FAA license, currency, and perform the essential functions of the position.

• Perform duties under stressful conditions.

• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standard and/or County regulations.

• Effectively represent the County, Sheriff and Department with the community.

• Work any shift including days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays; be on stand-by during off-duty hours as assigned and report to duty within 30 minutes, or as otherwise directed by the Department.

• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.

• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.

• Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.

• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.

Knowledge of:

• Safe aircraft operating procedures, Department of Transportation, FAA, and other regulations governing civil aircraft movements.

• Flight control systems and equipment; terrain, weather, and flying conditions in California.

• The general geography and topography of Merced County.

• Mountain aircraft flying.

• Minor maintenance and repair of aircraft.

• Basic math to compute weight and balance.

• Basic recordkeeping practices.

Ability to:

• Maintain possession of a Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot License with Rotorcraft/Helicopter rating.

• Pilot and patrol urban, rural and mountain areas while maintaining safe flying conditions.

• Interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Analyze situations and adopt effective course of action during emergencies.

• Prepare and review clear, concise and comprehensive written reports, including detailed and accurate descriptions.

• Work effectively under physical and mental stress and/or pressure, in potentially hazardous situations.

• Analyze situations accurately and adapt quickly and effectively to emergency situations with reasonable courses of action.

Why Merced County? A message from the CEO

FAMILY CARE LEAVE

Family Care Leave applies to all employees who work 1250 or more hours in any twelve month period.

HEALTH PLANS AND LIFE INSURANCE

Extra-help employees are not entitled to County-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program benefits and are not eligible to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan.

JURY DUTY

Extra-help employees are not entitled to pay or receive reimbursement from the County for Jury Duty.

PAID TIME BENEFITS

Extra-help employees are not entitled to paid bereavement, vacation, or holidays.

PAID SICK LEAVE

Extra-help employees are entitled to accrue up to five (5) paid sick days (40 hours) in a 12-month period.

SOCIAL SECURITY

Extra-help employment earnings are not covered under Social Security. Merced County provides an alternate plan - Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) - for extra-help employees who are otherwise not eligible for participation in the Countys retirement system.

COMPENSATION/UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE:

The County does provide benefits to those eligible under the State Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance statutes.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682.

01

Have you completed at least Five hundred (500) hours of Pilot-in-Command time, including at least fifty (50) hours of night flying?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate with single engine aircraft rating, and a valid and current Class II Airmans Medical Certificate issued by an FAA authorized medical examiner?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you Possess a valid FAA Airline Transport Pilots Certificate with possession of a valid and current Class II Airmans Medical Certificate issued by an FAA authorized medical examiner?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate with single engine helicopter rating?

• Yes
• No

05

Extra-Help positions are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Are you willing to accept Extra-Help work?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Merced County

Address 2222 M Street

Merced, California, 95340

Phone (209) 385-7682

(209) 385-7682

Website http://www.countyofmerced.com