Deputy Sheriff Trainee

sjgov•Stockton, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in a career as a law enforcement officer. The Deputy Sheriff Trainee will receive intensive academic instruction and rigorous physical training in law enforcement at a California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Certified Academy and will receive other assignments on a training basis to learn departmental policies and procedures. Under immediate supervision, receives intensive academic instruction in law enforcement at a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certified Basic Academy; receives other assignments on a training basis to learn departmental policies and procedures; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules. This is the trainee level class in the Deputy Sheriff series. Incumbents in this class are assigned to attend a POST Certified Basic Academy and may perform non-enforcement duties. Emphasis is placed on community-based policing, familiarization between law enforcement and the community, and collaborative problem solving. Upon successful completion of the Academy, trainees will be sworn in as Peace Officers and are eligible to move to the entry-level class of Deputy Sheriff I – Academy Certified upon graduation from the Academy and reaching 21 years of age.

Requirements

Basic English grammar, composition, spelling and punctuation
Basic mathematics
Effective problem solving techniques
Learns guidelines pertaining to police confidentiality
Basic vehicle laws and regulations
Basic public relations principles
Basic computer and modern office automation technology
Professional ethics
Learn principles and methods of law enforcement and community-based policing
Follow directions accurately and precisely
Learn to operate and care for a variety of specialized law enforcement equipment, including firearms, restraints and tactical equipment
Understand and follow written and oral instructions
Prepare written reports
Apply pertinent codes and regulations
Perform basic arithmetic calculations
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Operate electronic communication equipment
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Exercise sound judgment at all times including stressful and emergency situations
Use independent judgment and adopt quick, effective and responsible course of action
Learn principles of conflict de-escalation
Be honest, fair, equitable, and tactful in both pleasant and unpleasant situations
Work effectively and collaboratively with inmates, fellow officers, public officials, general public, and others
Relate to a wide variety of socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Foster and develop collaborative partnerships with community members and organizations to proactively solve problems
Perform duties while wearing required safety equipment
Safely operate emergency response vehicles
Function as a liaison between San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement agencies
Work different shifts, weekends, holidays and extended schedules
Operate basic computer hardware and software
Frequent operation of a data entry device
Repetitive motion
Sitting, standing, walking for extended periods of time
Driving
Frequent running, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing, crawling
Drag 5 to 165 lbs
Frequently 5 to 75 lbs lifting
Occasional lifting/turning of heavy objects or people
Constant good overall vision, reading/close-up work
Color perception and use eye/hand coordination
Frequent use of depth perception and field/peripheral vision
Frequent reaching
Grasping
Repetitive motion
Writing
Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone/radio, talking in person
Ability to hear faint sounds
Constant decision making, concentration, and public contact
Public speaking
Dealing with emergency situations
Frequent working alone
Occasional exposure to trauma, grief, and death, hazardous materials
Wear assigned safety equipment
Work different shifts, weekends, holidays and extended schedules
Frequent exposure to noise and varied weather conditions
POST PELLETB T-scores from other agencies with a T-Score of 42 or higher (within the last 12 months)

Nice To Haves

Candidates may provide POST PELLETB T-scores from other agencies in lieu of taking the written examination.

Responsibilities

Attends the assigned POST Certified Basic Academy and successfully meet all academic and physical requirements.
Receives training in the use of a variety of law enforcement equipment, physical fitness techniques, arrest control techniques, and other required trainings.
Learns the principles and techniques of community-based policing and of interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects; learns how to determine appropriate courses of action when faced with potentially violent situations.
Develops and maintains positive relations with the public to resolve issues, gain compliance, and build trust; exchanges crime related and general information with other law enforcement agencies.
Learns and may assist in operating electronic communication equipment to transmit and receive messages from electronic communication equipped vehicles and other stations.
Learns to prepare a variety of reports and correspondence to meet department policy and protocol.
May assist Deputy Sheriffs on routine calls in a learning capacity.
May assist with supervision of inmates in a variety of activities at the detention facility.

Benefits

Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan (employees pay a portion of the premium). Dependent coverage is also available.
Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Life insurance coverage based on years of service ($1,000 to $10,000). Employees may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Health Flexible Spending Account ($2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan ($5000 annual limit).
Retirement Plan covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937.
Deferred Compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code (up to $22,500 annually, or $30,000 for those age 50 or older). Roth IRA is also available.
Vacation accrual: 10 days/year up to 3 years, 15 days after 3 years, 20 days after 10 years, 23 days after 20 years.
14 paid holidays each year.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive: eight hours administrative leave if leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount eligible to accrue and employee is on payroll for the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave: 3 days paid leave for qualifying family member, 2 additional days for death of spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase: Eligible for merit increase to the next step after serving 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step.
Educational Reimbursement Program: Up to $850 per fiscal year for career-related coursework, or up to $1600 per fiscal year for an approved four-year college/university academic program.
Parking Supplemental: Up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities: Up to 40 hours per year (not more than 8 hours per month) to participate in children’s school activities.