Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet - Unclassified

County of Santa Clara (CA)-posted about 1 month ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Santa Clara, CA

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Under immediate supervision, attends a California Correction Academy to obtain the required academic, technical, and physical skills necessary to perform as a Sheriff's Correctional Deputy. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate to qualify. Candidates must meet the employment standards and take and pass the National Testing Network (NTN) examination for Corrections online in order to take the agility test. The NTN examination can be found at https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/. The agility test date for this recruitment is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2025. Completion of the agility test is required to advance. Pursuant to California Senate Bill 960, effective January 1, 2023, it is no longer required for peace officers to either be a citizen of the United States or be a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship; instead, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Attends Academy training classes for corrections;
Take part of basic training program that includes academic classes, hands-on training, and physical conditioning;
Participates in basic training that complies with the standards set by the California Standards and Training for Corrections (S.T.C.);
Participates in hands-on training that includes, but not limited to defensive tactics, role playing scenarios, and control techniques;
Partakes and completes defensive tactics training that includes ground control, baton training, control holds, and take downs;
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required;
Performs other related duties, as required.

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate to qualify.
Candidates must meet the employment standards and take and pass the National Testing Network (NTN) examination for Corrections online in order to take the agility test.
Before January 5th candidates must send their NTN Scores to Santa Clara County Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet through their NTN account.
The agility test date for this recruitment is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2025. Completion of the agility test is required to advance.
Applicants who have passed their 20th birthday may apply but cannot be appointed until they have reached their 21st birthday.
Have never been convicted of a felony.
Must be able to take and pass a thorough medical examination.
Vision must not be less than 20/100, correctable to 20/20 with normal depth and color perception.
Must successfully demonstrate and maintain physical fitness to perform the full scope and functions of the job.
Must pass a complete background investigation, including fingerprints and a search of local, state, and national files for criminal history.
Must possess the legal right to work in the United States.
Candidates must meet all required employment standards prescribed in Government Code Section 1031, which include passing a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, fingerprinting, background investigation, and medical examination.
Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help.
Knowledge of Common computer systems and applications
Knowledge of English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Ability to Learn, understand, retain, and interpret departmental policies, rules, laws, and ordinances pertaining to the detention of inmates
Ability to Understand and follow written and oral instructions
Ability to Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures
Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies
Ability to Use computer systems and applications.
Ability to Perform a wide variety of physical tasks requiring strength, coordination, endurance, and agility
Ability to Conform to uniform standards.

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