ACADEMY TRAINED ONLY :   This recruitment is open only to applicants who have completed a State of California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved basic academy and who possess an active California POST certification. 

FILING DATE:     Applications are currently being accepted on a continuous basis. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

A Deputy Sheriff I performs a variety of duties relating to the custody and supervision of prisoners, organizing jail work programs and general law enforcement duties. Assignments may include the CountyJails, Courts and Field Units.  Duties include booking and processing prisoners; controlling and supervising the activities of prisoners; operating and maintaining radio and other communication equipment; monitoring and controlling movement of all personnel and vehicles entering and exiting jail facilities; maintaining internal and perimeter jail, court or building security; responding to emergencies; preparing and maintaining records; and performing other duties as required.   Shift work and overtime may be required.  Appointees who have successfully served eighteen (18) months in Class 8302 Deputy Sheriff I will advance to Class 8304 Deputy Sheriff pursuant to Civil Service Rule 114, Article VII.  No further probationary period as an 8304 Deputy Sheriff will be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.       POST CERTIFICATION :  Applicants must have completed a State of California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved basic academy and possess an active California POST certification at the time of application.   All POSTcertifications must be valid and active at the time of appointment. If an applicant’s certification has expired and a POST re-certification is necessary to remain active, applicants must re-certify on their own time and at their own cost.

2.       DRIVING RECORD :  Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of application and have a current history of responsible motor vehicle operation. 

  HOW TO APPLY:

Applications for City & County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process.  Users must register to create an account and apply.  To begin the online application process:

• Go to www.jobaps.com/sf
• Scroll down to job announcement “8302 Deputy Sheriff I” and click on the title
• Click on “Apply,” read and acknowledge the information
• Click on “I am a New User”
• Follow the instructions given on the screen

Applicants must submit verification of a valid California POST certificate(s) at the time of application.  Verification documents may be attached to the online application, faxed to 415-554-7050 or submitted to the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department Personnel Unit, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 456, San Francisco, CA, 94102.

Applicants may also submit hard copy applications and verification to:  San Francisco Sheriff’s Department Personnel Unit, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 456, San Francisco, CA, 94102.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Sheriff’s Department Personnel Unit 415-554-7225.  In addition, computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, 44 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA, for use by the public.  The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Verification:

Verification of certification/experience/education may be required at any point in the selection process.  Failure to provide verification, if requested, may result in ineligibility for employment.  All statements made on the application or on subsequent documents required under this examination are subject to verification.

Selection Process:  (Weight:  100%) 

Candidates must pass all of the following testing components in order to continue in the selection process.  Re-testing restrictions may apply.  For more details regarding the testing phases, please visit our website at www.sfsheriff.org and go to “Employment Opportunities.”   

1.  Oral/Performance Examination: 

Candidate will be interviewed to determine their ability to identify and analyze issues, ability to maintain authority and interpersonal skills.

2.  Physical Ability Test:  

Candidates will be required to pass a physical ability test based on the physical requirements for the position. 

3.  Personal History Questionnaire: 

Candidates must complete a Personnel History Questionnaire (PHQ). 

4.  Background Investigation: 

Candidates must pass a background investigation.  A comprehensive personal history statement must be completed and all statements by the candidates are subject to verification.  Candidates will be required to participate in a polygraph and drug testing process.  Any indication of criminal history, unlawful behavior, use of controlled substances, poor credit, unsatisfactory job performance, inability to deal with co-workers, inability to accept supervision, negative employment or personal references or other relevant factors may result in disqualification.

5.  Medical Examination:

Prior to appointment, candidates must be determined by a licensed physician or psychologist to be free from any physical condition that would adversely affect the ability to perform the duties of a Peace Officer.  Candidates must pass a medical examination by a designated City physician and must meet minimum standards for hearing, color vision, visual acuity ad other prescribed physical standards.

Certification Rule:
The certification rule for this examination will be Rule of the List. Upon successful completion of all components of the selection process, the names of successful candidates will appear on the eligible list in rank order.  There are 0 refusals allowed.  The Department may administer additional selection procedures before making final hiring decisions.

NOTES
1. Applicants are advised to keep copies of all documents submitted. Submitted documents become a permanent part of the exam record and will not be returned. The hiring department may require applicants to present additional material at the time of appointment and/or at a later date.

2.  Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this process must contact the analyst by phone at (415) 554-7225 or if hearing impaired, (415) 775-9484 (TDD), or in writing (specify Class #) at the address listed above as soon as possible.
3. Class Based Testing Employment Information for the City and County of San Francisco can be obtained at http://www.sfgov.org/site/sfdhr_page.asp?id=46205. This information is part of the terms of this announcement. The pamphlet is also available at the Department of Human Resources Information Center, 44 Gough Street, San Francisco.

4. The job description and minimum qualifications specified on this announcement are

appealable to the Civil Service Commission. Appeals of these provisions must be submitted

directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the

announcement issuance date. Refer to Civil Service Commission Rule 111A, Article VIII.  All

other provisions of this announcement except for the Certification Rule are appealable to the

Human Resources Director. Appeals of these provisions must be filed with the examination

analyst listed on this announcement.