Sheriffs Protective Services Officer

County Of Santa Clara • San Jose, CA

257d • $71,341 - $86,128

About The Position

Under supervision, to secure and protect property owned, operated, or administered by the County, and to direct and assist persons conducting business at County facilities. Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take an online examination tentatively scheduled for June 20, 2025 through June 25, 2025. Qualifying candidates will be notified via email with instructions for taking the examination. Candidates who pass the online examination will be invited to take the agility test tentatively scheduled July 26, 2025.

Requirements

• Completion of high school or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of full-time experience as a security guard and/or peace officer.
• Completion of sixty (60) semester units (ninety (90) quarter units) of college may be substituted for the security or peace officer experience.
• Attended a Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office POST Basic Academy or Adult Corrections Academy within the last six months.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
• Must pass a comprehensive criminal history and background check, which includes a polygraph examination and contact of prior employers and personal references.
• Successfully complete and receive the required certifications and courses within nine (9) months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas, remaining alert for security breaches and criminal and/or suspicious activity; documents and reports relevant observations to appropriate authorities; uses presence to deter criminal activity.
• Logs security events and other relevant information; obtains additional information, as necessary; prepares accurate and concise reports consistent with departmental policy.
• Warns violators or notifies proper authorities in connection with violations of County rules and regulations and suspected criminal violations.
• Makes rounds of designated areas and reports relevant observations.
• Maintains physical security of County buildings and property by checking and securing doors and windows, checking interior/exterior lighting and alarm systems and monitoring surveillance devices and multiple alarm systems.
• Provides information to persons conducting business at County facilities.
• Controls access to secured areas by confirming legitimacy of requested access and identity of requestor; issues badges and passes at access level authorized by management.
• Maintains vigilance for and reports fire threats, water leaks, electrical hazards, equipment failures, etc.
• Assists Deputies and other peace officers, as directed, in the event of an emergency.
• Regulates the use of facilities and grounds by ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Responds to both routine and emergency security-related calls for service, complaints, or unusual conditions on County property; takes appropriate action within scope of authority.
• Directs traffic, enforces parking regulations, and issues County parking citations or warnings, as necessary.
• May create and maintain computer databases for tracking, retrieval of information, and maintenance of computer files.
• Maintains communication with dispatch center and other Officers via two-way radio.
• Testifies in legal proceedings.
• May conduct metal detector searches with a handheld wand or oversee metal detector operations at entry points.
• May provide first aid or emergency medical services, within scope of the provided training, to County employees or guests.
• Inventories, safeguards and returns patient valuables.
• Assists medical personnel in transporting and/or escorting psychiatric patients.
• Conducts property searches of 5150 patients pursuant to law.
• Applies behavioral restraints to patients as provided by departmental policies and procedures.
• Reports criminal activity and participates in a Private Person's Arrest in accordance with California laws and departmental policy, if necessary, pending other law enforcement assistance or actions.
• Uses reasonable force to protect self, staff, and general public, as allowed by departmental policies and procedures.
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Salary range of $71,341.92 - $86,128.64 Annually
• Full-Time position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED