Deputy Sheriff I - Academy Certified

Recruitment for Deputy Sheriff I - Academy Certified positions in the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.

About the role

This recruitment fills current opportunities and establishes an eligible list for future vacancies. All correspondence will be delivered via email or US Mail.

Responsibilities

• Patrol County areas, interact with the public to prevent and resolve issues, gain compliance, and build trust.
• Enforce laws; check homes, businesses, schools, and other areas for crime, suspicious circumstances, and hazardous conditions.
• Operate electronic communication equipment; respond to calls to preserve peace and enforce laws.
• Determine appropriate courses of action in potentially violent situations; apprehend suspects and render assistance.
• Conduct investigations of complaints and criminal violations; gather, maintain, and protect evidence; interview victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Supervise inmates in detention facilities; serve as court bailiff, ensuring security and order in courtrooms.
• Serve and execute civil process; patrol waterways, respond to law violations and accidents, issue citations, and make arrests.
• Testify at hearings and trials; prepare incident, arrest, investigation, and related reports.
• Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as required.

Requirements

Knowledge

• Law enforcement practices, procedures, and resources.
• Federal, state, and County laws and ordinances related to 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 for diverse populations.
• Self-defense tactics; procedures and laws governing evidence preservation.
• Methods of personal identification; principles of human behavior; community resources.
• Public relations techniques; first aid and CPR; use and care of firearms.
• Police report writing techniques; basic computer and office automation technology.

Abilities

• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Enforce laws and evaluate situations to determine appropriate actions.
• Be honest and tactful in various situations; obtain information through interviews and observations.
• Record observations clearly and accurately; relate to diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Physically restrain or subdue suspects; follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; exercise sound judgment in stressful situations.
• Work effectively with inmates, officers, public officials, and the general public.
• Apply proper arrest and restraint techniques; work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended schedules.
• Operate emergency response vehicles and specialized law enforcement equipment, including firearms and restraints.
• Operate electronic communications equipment and basic computer hardware/software.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Mobility: Frequent data entry, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, walking, driving, running, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing, crawling; drag 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, eye/hand coordination, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
• Dexterity: Frequent reaching, grasping, repetitive motion, writing.
• Hearing/Talking: Frequent hearing of normal speech, telephone/radio use, in-person communication; ability to hear faint sounds.
• Emotional/Psychological: Constant decision-making, concentration, public contact, public speaking; dealing with emergencies, trauma, grief, death, and hazardous materials; occasional exposure to working alone.
• Special Requirements: Wear assigned safety equipment; work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended schedules.
• Environmental: Frequent exposure to noise and varied weather conditions.

Pay

Approximate salary: $7,547.90 - $9,174.52 per month.

Additional compensation for:

• Intermediate POST certificate: 3% of base salary bi-weekly.
• Advanced POST certificate: 10% of base salary bi-weekly.
• Advanced POST certificate + 15 years of service: 12.5% of base salary bi-weekly.
• Advanced POST certificate + 24 years of service: 15% of base salary bi-weekly.
• Field or Custody Training Officer (FTO): 5% of base salary.
• Detective Bureaus: 5% of base salary.
• Tactical or Explosive Ordnance Teams: 5% of base salary (if not receiving Detective or FTO supplements).
• Boating Safety: 5% of base salary.
• Bilingual proficiency: 5% of base salary bi-weekly.

Uniform allowance: $400 lump sum for new uniforms; $1,100 annual allowance (increasing to $1,200 after 2009).

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Choice of Kaiser, Select, or Premier plans with no cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee expense.
• Dental Insurance: Choice of Delta Dental or United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan with no cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage at employee expense.
• Vision Insurance: Vision Service Plan (VSP) with no cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage at employee expense.
• Life Insurance:
  • 1 but less than 3 years of service: $1,000.
  • 3 but less than 5 years of service: $3,000.
  • 5 but less than 10 years of service: $5,000.
  • 10+ years of service: $10,000.
  • Regular employees: $40,000 County-paid term life insurance with double indemnity accidental death and dismemberment provision; option to purchase up to $200,000 additional coverage at group rate.
• 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Pre-tax dollars for health-related expenses ($2,550 annual limit with $500 carryover) and dependent care costs ($5,000 annual limit).
• Retirement Plan: Covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Visit SJCERA for details.
• Deferred Compensation: Section 457 plan with annual contribution limit of $18,000 ($24,000 for age 50+); Roth IRA option available.
• Vacation: 10 days annually (up to 3 years), 15 days (after 3 years), 20 days (after 10 years), 23 days (after 20 years).
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
• Sick Leave: 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation; 8 hours administrative leave for maintaining half of cumulative accrual.
• Bereavement Leave: 3 days paid leave for immediate family; 2 additional days if travel exceeds 300 miles each way.
• Merit Salary Increase: Eligible for step increase after 52 weeks (2080 hours) at each salary range step.

Schedule

Full-time position requiring work on different shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended schedules.