Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Adult Detention) (40 hour Extra-Help until after CORE Academy Graduation)

About The Opportunity

The Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Adult Detention) will attend the Stanislaus County Adult Detention CORE academy. This individual will escort, receive, register, control, supervise and care for incarcerated persons and may be assigned to various facilities.

• Escorts, receives, registers, controls, supervises and cares for incarcerated persons.
• Directs and instructs groups of incarcerated persons.
• Responds to a wide variety of situations and exercises sound judgment.
• Works under a "No Hostage Policy" setting.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

While attending the CORE Academy, the Deputy Sheriff Trainee will complete standards and training for corrections (STC) requirements and learn to fulfill the duties of a Deputy Sheriff-Custodial, which includes:

• Receives, books, searches, attends to and releases incarcerated persons in the SDC-East and West Facilities, Minimum Housing Unit, and REACT Center.
• Maintain order and discipline among incarcerated persons.
• Type booking slips, head-count rosters, incident reports, and other forms as required.
• Serve civil process papers.
• Serve as a hospital guard.
• Inspect sanitation and oversees the feeding of incarcerated persons.
• Supervise the daily activities of the Jail incarcerated persons.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action quickly.
• Escort and transport incarcerated persons to and from the clinic, court, hospital, and State institutions.
• Serve as storekeeper and issue daily supplies.
• Appoint and supervise trustees.
• Make arrests pursuant to Penal Code Section 831.5.

Skills/Abilities

• Read and understand policies, instructions, laws and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement activities.
• Write clear and comprehensive reports.
• Demonstrate physical endurance, agility, and strength.
• Understand written and oral instructions.
• Make independent decisions.
• Work with and control sensitive, confidential information.

Knowledge

• Purposes and objectives of modern detention facility techniques.
• Principles and techniques of supervising group activities in a detention, secured setting facility.
• Laws, statutes, court proceedings, and regulations governing both sentenced and non-sentenced incarcerated persons.

Education/Experience

• Graduation from high school or passage of high school level General Education Development (GED).
• Successfully complete the Stanislaus County arrest and firearms training courses pursuant to 832 PC (as prescribed by POST) and the jail operations course pursuant to 6035 PC (as prescribed by the Corrections Standards Authority) within twelve (12) months from the date of employment.
• Physical/manipulative abilities required by the department.
• Mental/cognitive abilities required by the department.
• Not less than 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• No felony convictions.
• Must be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment in a Federal penitentiary or State Prison.

General Qualifications

• Pass County-paid pre-employment drug screening *if applicable* and job-related background investigation.
• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, supervisors, and members of diverse cultural origin, ancestry, political affiliations, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age (over 40), pregnancy related condition, medical condition (cancer related).
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
• Meet minimum standards required for peace officers as set forth in Government Code 1031.
• Must possess or be eligible to possess a Proof of Eligibility (POE) or certificate (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) from California Peace Officer Standards and Training under SB 2.
• Ineligibility or decertification from POST will automatically disqualify candidate from holding a peace officer classification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to physically perform essential job functions typical of the duties of Deputy Sheriff – Custodial.
• Read or see objects under ambient, limited or artificial lighting, and at a reasonable distance with sufficient clarity to permit their recording or accurate description.
• Hear normal speech and other audible events, even in combination with other environmental noise.
• Sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Walk, run, jump, kneel, crouch, twist, stoop, squat, crawl and climb.
• Carry the average weight of a person (approximately 165 pounds).
• Take physical charge of a person who may resist arrest.
• Work indoors and outdoors, including extreme heat and cold.
• Tolerate extreme noise and vibrations.
• Work in a confined working space.
• Work with chemicals, explosive materials, and mechanical and electrical hazard.

License

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and remain free from repeated preventable accidents.

Application and Selection Procedures

• Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date.
• Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application.
• Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application.
• The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.
• Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles.
• The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.
• Application Review and Screening: Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Physical Agility: A timed physical agility exam will be administered. The physical agility exam may include, but is not limited to, the following events: 500 yard run, 165 pound body drag, 99 yard agility obstacle course, six foot fence climb and six foot wall climb.
• Written Examination: A timed written examination using the BSCC Adult Corrections Officer Test. https://www.bscc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/COB.pdf
• Oral Examination: An oral examination will be administered during this recruitment. The oral panel consists of at least three panel members from the Sheriff's Department, community and/or local law enforcement. A minimum score of 70% must be obtained in order to continue in the process.
• Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification.