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Sheriff's Security Officer

Recruitment #15-513080-02

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Introduction

The Sheriff’s office is dedicated to the safety and well-being of all persons within Solano County.  Through comprehensive community, intergovernmental and employee partnerships, we will provide effective law enforcement; safe, humane, secure jails, and security for the Courts.  We are committed to provide professional community oriented service incorporating problem solving strategies to ensure the quality of life set forth in our constitution.   

The values of the Sheriff’s Office are to bring:
n Integrity – An honest application of ethical standards in all situations.
n Trust – A confidence that expectations will be met.
n Respect – To be considerate of everyone’s individuality and attributes.  To value their contribution.
n Teamwork – Working together to achieve a common goal.
n Communication – To create and maintain an effective environment supporting an open exchange of ideas and information.

To learn more about the Sheriff's Office please visit: 
http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/sheriff/default.asp 

The Position

Keep our County Safe and Secure

Sheriff's Security Officer's provide security in and around County facilities and properties, as well as agencies that contract with the County. Incumbents must distinguish between circumstances in which counseling, admonition and explanation will serve to maintain a peaceful environment or where the intervention of law enforcement personnel is necessary, and respond to and/or report situations appropriately.

The Sheriff's Office is recruiting to fill regular full-time and extra help vacancies.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of an acceptable GED

Experience: No experience is required

Special Requirements: Possession of a certificate demonstrating satisfactory completion of a POST course on PC 832 (arrest and firearms training) or completion of basic police academy is required prior to appointment. 

To review the job description for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=14157

BENEFITS

n Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2015 calendar year is $1,393.18 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage.  

 

n Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.   

n Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.  

n Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first three years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.

n The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.   

n Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, and 30 years.

To review the benefits for this position, please visit:

http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16512

 

Selection Process

6/09/15 Deadline to submit application and any required documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral interview, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

How to Apply

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. required copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.  

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

Document Submittal Requirements

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or via email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Sheriff's Security Officer) and the recruitment number (15-513080-02). 

Supplemental Questionnaire

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. 

1

Have you graduated from High School or satisfactorily completed the General Education Development (GED) Test?

Yes  No 
2

Do you currently possess a certificate demonstrating satisfactory completion of a basic police academy?

  Yes, I have a basic police academy certificate
  No, I do not possess a basic police academy certificate but I am currently enrolled in a basic police academy
  No, I do not possess a basic police academy certificate and I am not currently enrolled in a basic police academy
3

Do you currently possess either of the following certifications: 

  I have both a California POST PC832 Firearms Certification AND a California POST PC832 Arrest Certification
  I only have a California POST PC832 Firearms Certification
  I only have a California POST PC832 Arrest Certification
  I do not have either a California POST PC832 Firearms Certification OR a California POST PC832 Arrest Certification
4

If you do not currently possess a California P.O.S.T PC832 Firearms Certificate, are you currently enrolled in a California P.O.S.T PC832 Firearms certification course?

  Yes, I am currently enrolled in this course and will earn this certification
  No, I am not currently enrolled in this course
  N/A I already possess this certificate
5

If you do not currently possess a California P.O.S.T PC832 Arrest certificate, are you currently enrolled in a California P.O.S.T PC832 Arrest certification course?

  Yes, I am currently enrolled in this course and will earn this certification
  No, I am not currently enrolled in this course
  N/A I already possess this certification

Veterans Preference Points

To be eligible, applicants must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A copy of the DD214, showing discharge type, must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing deadline.

 

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions shall have five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans (rated at not less than 30% disability) shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Americans With Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/inc/blobfetch.aspx?BlobID=18134. This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Solano County

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Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2012): 413,786

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. 

SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER