Friday, November 20, 2009
Job Announcement-Deputy Sheriff - Lateral Transfer Bulletin

Deputy Sheriff - Lateral Transfer
Recruitment #09-R5L-10

Date Opened:     9/30/2009 11:59:00 PM
Filing Deadline:     Continuous
Salary:     $5,510 - 7,001
Job Type:      Open

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DEFINITION

Sheriff’s Deputies rotate among a variety of assignments including law enforcement, crime prevention and crime detection activities; serve civil papers; perform coroner functions; act as bailiff and perform other duties as required.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

THE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate awarded by the California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training and current employment by a California County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff or City Police Department as a Police Officer with at least one year of continuous service as a peace officer performing general law enforcement duties

A copy of your P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate must be submitted with your completed application.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver License.  Ability to pass a full background investigation.  Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who has applied for citizenship at least one year prior to application for employment in accordance with Section 1031.5 of the Government Code; must be at least 21 years of age at completion of academy; must be available to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays on an emergency and as needed basis.

Knowledge:
Working knowledge of laws pertaining to search and seizure, arrest and interrogation of suspects; rules of evidence and basic criminal law; use and care of firearms; law enforcement vehicular and foot patrol techniques. Some knowledge of techniques of criminal investigations; and court procedures in criminal and civil cases.

Ability to:
Understand, interpret and apply State and local laws and departmental policies; react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and adopt an effective course of action; follow oral and written instructions; operate firearms safely and skillfully; obtain information through interview, interrogation and observation; write clear and accurate reports; establish and maintain effective relationships; perform a variety of active public safety duties involving strenuous physical activity, such as pursuing and restraining suspects and lifting injured persons. Normal color vision and unrestricted peripheral vision.  If no corrective lenses worn, vision of at least 20/20.  If glasses are worn, uncorrected vision of at least 20/100, correcting to 20/20.  If soft contact lenses are worn, vision of at least 20/200, correcting to 20/20, with one year minimum of successful contact lens use.  Candidates who have had corrective eye surgery must meet all applicable vision guidelines at all times of the day.  A minimum of one year must have elapsed between surgery and examination, and all post-operative records must be submitted for review.

Special Working Conditions:
  Exposure to variable temperatures and weather conditions; confined work spaces; heights; two-way radio noise; strong, unpleasant odors; infections which might cause chronic disease or death; dust and pollens; chemical irritants; possibility of experiencing bodily injury and/or burns; contact with a diverse population. 

BENEFITS

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: 
VACATION – Employees on 5/8 schedule accrue at 112 hours per year, rising to 232 hours per year after 15 years service.  Employees on 4/10 schedule accrue at 94 hours per year, rising to 214 hours per year.  Vacation is available after 2080 hours of service.
HOLIDAYS – Employees on 5/8 schedule receive 12.5 paid Holidays per year.  Employees on 4/10 schedule shall receive one 10 hour day off per month in lieu of prescribed holidays.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE – 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out of state.
SICK LEAVE – 96 hours per year, after 6 months.
MEDICAL PLAN – Choice of PERS medical plan or Operating Engineers Health & Welfare Trust Fund medical plan.  For most plans County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and dependents.
VISION PLAN – The County pays for employee coverage if the employee enrolls in a PERS medical plan.  Employees may purchase dependent coverage.  If employees choose the Operating Engineers Health & Welfare Trust Fund medical plan, vision insurance is covered under that plan.
DENTAL PLAN – County paid employee and dependent coverage.
RETIREMENT – 3% at age 50 (graduate) plan ("CHP") with 1959 Survivor's Benefit.  County pays a portion of retirement contribution.
OASDI (FICA) – Employee and County both pay 1.45% Medicare contribution.
LIFE INSURANCE – County paid $50,000 policy.  Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
LONG TERM DISABILITY PLAN – Employee paid. Plan pays up to 66 2/3% of the first $10,500 or $7,000 maximum benefit amount per month.
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN – Employees who pay for qualifying child or dependent care expenses may elect this pre-tax program.
H-CARE PLAN – Employees who pay a County medical premium share of cost may elect this pre-tax program.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (FSA) – Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover qualifying health care expenses.
EMPLOYEE/FAMILY CREDIT UNION – Offers systematic savings and low interest loans.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION – A deferred compensation plan is available.
OTHER BENEFITS – County pays premium for certain requirements and assignments, including: Night Shift Pay: 5% of base pay; POST Intermediate Certificate: 2.5% of base pay; POST Advanced Certificate: 4% of base pay; Detective Pay: equal to 5% of hourly salary step; Bilingual Pay: $.50/hour for LEVEL I, $.70/hour for LEVEL II and $.85 for LEVEL III.
ASSIGNMENTS – Opportunities for rotation to every bureau of the department.
UNIFORMS – Employees must provide uniforms upon appointment. Uniforms are replaced by department when no longer serviceable.
AUTOMATIC CHECK DEPOSIT – Required for all employees in this bargaining unit.

SELECTION PLAN

THE EXAMINATION:  The examination process will consist of the following: Review of application (pass/fail) and a physical ability examination (pass/fail). Physical Ability Test: Part 1: Run 220 yards in 1 minute or less; Part 2: Drag a 165 pound dummy 60 feet in 1 minute or less; Part 3: Climb a 6-foot wall in 1 minute or less. Applicants will be allowed two one-minute attempts to pass each part of the physical ability test. Applicants MUST PASS ALL components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list.

CONCLUSION

HOW TO APPLY: Apply Online Now!  Click on the link below; or print out an application and supplemental questionnaire and mail/bring them to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 or Personnel Department, 1430 Freedom Blvd, Suite 101, Watsonville, CA, 95076.  For information, call (831) 454-2600.  Hearing Impaired TDD# (831) 454-2123.  Applications will meet the final filing date if received in one of the following ways:  1) In the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.

Background Investigation:
An extensive background investigation including a polygraph examination, psychological examination, drug screen and Personal History Statement which includes but is not limited to work, legal, driving, financial and drug possession histories will be conducted.  Failure of the background investigation will include but is not limited to one of the following:  

  1. The commission of any felony involving any federal or state statute. 
  2. The commission of a misdemeanor amounting to conduct which would reflect adversely on the candidate’s ability to perform as a peace officer or correctional officer within the last three years. 
  3. Classification as a negligent operator under the Department of Motor Vehicle’s point count. 
  4. Any termination from a sworn position at a law enforcement agency. 
  5. Failing a law enforcement academy within the last three years. 
  6. Termination from any employment in the past three years for reasons which are directly related to the abilities and attributes necessary for law enforcement. 
  7. Any pattern within the past two years of non-payment of debts which resulted in collection action against the candidate. 
  8. Any incorrect representation or deletion of a material fact on an application. 
  9. Any verbal misrepresentation or deletion of a fact material to background investigation.          
  10. Conviction of a felony.

Any exceptions to the above may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT WOULD REQUIRE TEST ACCOMMODATION, CALL
(831) 454-2600.

WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO  APPLY. 

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

Some positions may be designated for bilingual pay (Spanish speaking). Candidates may qualify for bilingual pay by successfully completing a pass/fail language proficiency examination.

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM: The County provides a subsidy of up to 25% of the purchase of a home to assist income eligible, first-time homebuyers.  The maximum home price is $425,000.  Contact the County of Santa Cruz Planning Department at (831) 454-2336 for program information and qualifications.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

An Equal Opportunity Employer


Click on a link below to apply for this position:


Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire.
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This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file.
scannable paper application
A Santa Cruz County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in.
Fill out our application-request form. We encourage you to submit your application on-line as this is the preferred application method. If, for any reason, you are unable do this, we can send you an application packet by conventional mail.
Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (831) 454-2600, FAX at (831) 454-2240, or e-mail at per702@co.santa-cruz.ca.us, or apply for a job in person at the Santa Cruz County Personnel Department.

 
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Santa Cruz County Personnel Department

701 Ocean Street, Room 310   Santa Cruz, California 95060

Phone:(831) 454-2600 or TDD (831)454-2123

Email:per702@co.santa-cruz.ca.us