Extra-Help Sheriff's Cadet

DEFINITION

The Sheriff's Cadet is a part-time, at-will, and training/career development class that assists in the Sheriff's Office and related facilities by performing non-law enforcement duties on a part-time basis (less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year).

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Sheriff's Cadet assists sworn staff in maintaining security in buildings and areas under Sheriff's Office control, monitors walk-through metal detectors and video surveillance equipment, operates hand-held metal detectors, searches handbags, briefcases, backpacks, and other containers, provides directions and other information to persons entering public buildings, answers telephones, routes calls, and takes messages, completes, records, and files correspondence, documents, and other forms, operates a computer workstation using common software packages, sorts and distributes mail, provides miscellaneous office and administrative support, works in the control room at the Mariposa County Adult Detention Facility, and performs related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Qualifications: Six (6) months of work experience involving public contact.
• Education: Current enrollment in high school and in the Grizzly Sheriff program; or, current enrollment in an accredited college. Enrollment records will be verified each semester. If a Cadet is no longer enrolled in high school or college, they are not eligible to serve as a Cadet and employment with Mariposa County must end. Documentation supporting current enrollment in high school and the Grizzly Sheriff program OR documentation supporting current enrollment in an accredited college must be attached to your application.

EDUCATION

Current enrollment in high school and in the Grizzly Sheriff program; or, current enrollment in an accredited college. Enrollment records will be verified each semester. If a Cadet is no longer enrolled in high school or college, they are not eligible to serve as a Cadet and employment with Mariposa County must end. Documentation supporting current enrollment in high school and the Grizzly Sheriff program OR documentation supporting current enrollment in an accredited college must be attached to your application.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: Six (6) months of work experience involving public contact.
• Education: Current enrollment in high school and in the Grizzly Sheriff program; or, current enrollment in an accredited college. Enrollment records will be verified each semester. If a Cadet is no longer enrolled in high school or college, they are not eligible to serve as a Cadet and employment with Mariposa County must end. Documentation supporting current enrollment in high school and the Grizzly Sheriff program OR documentation supporting current enrollment in an accredited college must be attached to your application.
• Additional Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.

APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Do you have a valid driver's license?
• Did you remember to attach documentation showing you are a current high school student enrolled in the Grizzly Sheriff program or a current college student?