Deputy Sheriff II

sjgov•Stockton, CA

About The Position

This recruitment is being conducted to fill Deputy Sheriff II opportunities in the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. Deputy Sheriff II 0126 TYPICAL DUTIES Patrols County areas and enforces laws; checks homes, business establishments, schools and other features of the area for crime, suspicious circumstances and hazardous conditions; operates electronic communication equipment and responds to calls to preserve the peace and enforce laws to improve effectiveness and meet community needs. Arrests and conducts searches of suspects; renders assistance; obtains statements and information; marks, preserves, and may process evidence. Conducts investigations of crime, complaints and criminal violations; conducts coroner’s investigations to inquire into and assist in the determination, circumstances, manner, and cause of death; gathers and protects evidence; interviews victims, witnesses and suspects. May supervise inmates in a variety of activities at detention facilities. Serves as bailiff; maintains security of and order in the court and removes disorderly persons when necessary; provides for security and safety of judges, jury deliberations, jurors, and the public; provides security and transportation of inmates to and from courts and other locations as required. Performs coroner duties, including routine inspections of bodies involved in traumatic or unexpected deaths as well as the scene of the incidents; identification of decedent; identifies and notifies next of kin; maintains custody and protects property of deceased persons. May act as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies; address public and private groups relative to community service programs such as neighborhood watch; may participate in conferences or seminars. Serves and executes civil processes. Patrols county waterways in boats; responds to and investigates reports of law violations and accidents; issues citations and makes physical arrest. Testifies at hearings and trials. Prepares incident, arrest, investigation and related reports. Administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required. (CPR)

Requirements

Law enforcement practices, procedures, and resources
Laws and ordinances of federal, state, and County 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 in dealing with a diverse population
Self defense tactics
Procedures and laws governing obtaining and preservation of evidence
Methods of personal identification used in law enforcement
Principles of normal and abnormal human behavior
Community public and private agency resources
Public relations techniques
First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Use and care of firearms
Police report writing techniques
Basic computer and modern office automation technology and pertinent software programs
Understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, and ordinances related to law enforcement
Enforce laws and ordinances
Be honest and tactful in both pleasant and unpleasant situations
Evaluate situations and determine appropriate courses of action
Apply proper techniques of arrest and restraint
Obtain information through interviews, interrogations and observations
Record observations clearly and accurately
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Exercise sound judgment and stay calm at all times including stressful and emergency situations
Work effectively with prisoners, fellow officers, public officials, general public, and others
Relate to a wide variety of socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Physically restrain or subdue suspects for the safety of themselves and others
Work different shifts, weekends, holidays and extended schedules
Perform duties while wearing required safety equipment
Safely operate emergency response vehicles
Operate and care for a variety of specialized law enforcement equipment including firearms, restraints and tactical equipment
Operate electronic communication equipment
Operate basic computer hardware and software.

Responsibilities

Patrols County areas and enforces laws
Checks homes, business establishments, schools and other features of the area for crime, suspicious circumstances and hazardous conditions
Operates electronic communication equipment and responds to calls to preserve the peace and enforce laws to improve effectiveness and meet community needs
Arrests and conducts searches of suspects
Renders assistance
Obtains statements and information
Marks, preserves, and may process evidence
Conducts investigations of crime, complaints and criminal violations
Conducts coroner’s investigations to inquire into and assist in the determination, circumstances, manner, and cause of death
Gathers and protects evidence
Interviews victims, witnesses and suspects
May supervise inmates in a variety of activities at detention facilities
Serves as bailiff
Maintains security of and order in the court and removes disorderly persons when necessary
Provides for security and safety of judges, jury deliberations, jurors, and the public
Provides security and transportation of inmates to and from courts and other locations as required
Performs coroner duties, including routine inspections of bodies involved in traumatic or unexpected deaths as well as the scene of the incidents
Identification of decedent
Identifies and notifies next of kin
Maintains custody and protects property of deceased persons
May act as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies
Address public and private groups relative to community service programs such as neighborhood watch
May participate in conferences or seminars
Serves and executes civil processes
Patrols county waterways in boats
Responds to and investigates reports of law violations and accidents
Issues citations and makes physical arrest
Testifies at hearings and trials
Prepares incident, arrest, investigation and related reports
Administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required.

Benefits

Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in the Kaiser and Select Plans. Dependent coverage is available for all plans, with the employee paying a portion of the premiums.
Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows : 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Regular employees in this unit shall be provided with a County-paid term life insurance policy with a face value of $40,000. The policy shall include a double indemnity accidental death and dismemberment provision. Employees may purchase additional term life insurance to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).
Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information.
Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.
Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
Holiday : 14 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave if the distance traveled is in excess of 300 miles each way.
Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.
P.O.S.T. Pay : Employees in this unit holding an Intermediate POST certificate shall continue to be compensated at 3% of base salary bi-weekly. Employees in this unit holding an Advanced POST certificate shall be compensated at 10% base salary bi-weekly. Employees in this unit holding an Advanced POST certificate and who have completed 15 years of service as a Deputy Sheriff, shall be compensated at 12.5% of base salary bi-weekly. Employees in this unit holding an Advanced POST certificate and who have completed 24 years of service as a Deputy Sheriff shall be compensated 15% base salary bi-weekly.
Additional Compensation : Employees assigned to the duties of Field or Custody Training Officer (FTO) shall receive a pay supplement of five percent (5%) of their base salary while performing such duties. Employees in the class of Deputy Sheriff II assigned to the Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureaus shall receive a pay supplement of five percent (5%) of their base salary while assigned to the Bureau. Employees assigned to the Tactical or Explosive Ordinance Teams who are not receiving Detective or Field Training Officer supplements shall receive a pay supplement of five percent (5%) of their base salary while assigned to such teams. Employees assigned to Boating Safety shall receive a supplement of five percent (5%) of their base pay while performing boating safety duties.
Bilingual Pay : Each employee who is designated by the appointing authority and approved by the County Administrator and who has passed a bilingual proficiency examination administered by Human Resources Division shall receive a biweekly supplement of five percent (5%) of their base pay.
Uniform Allowance : Employees in this unit shall receive a lump sum payment of $400 to offset purchase of new uniforms due to the change in Department uniforms. Employees in this unit shall receive a lump sum uniform allowance of $1100 on or about the payday nearest December 1. Employees in this unit shall receive a lump sum uniform allowance of $1200 on or about the payday nearest December 1, 2009 and on or about the payday nearest December 1 each year after.
Pre-Employment Physical Exam : If required, will be conducted at Dameron Hospital at no cost to the employee.
Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton : The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.