Sheriffs Safety Aide

Sheriff's Office•Oakland, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, to aid in providing public safety services by observing assigned areas and activities, documenting and reporting suspicious activities to appropriate Sheriff’s Office staff, to assist the general public and to do related work as required. This class is distinguished from the class of Sheriff’s Technician in that the duties assigned to Sheriff’s Safety Aides are neither as extensive nor as technical as those assigned to the former class.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate.
Any combination of experience, training and/or education, which would allow a candidate to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, required.
Possession of a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Eyesight correctable to 20/20 with or without the use of corrective lenses, including freedom from color blindness.
Ability to hear and speak suitably for normal conversation.
Must pass a thorough background investigation.
Must be available to work varying shifts of 8, 10, or 12 hours, days, evenings, weekends and rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
Must be able to accept positions throughout Alameda County and be subject to rotation of assignments.
Must wear a uniform as specified by the Sheriff.
Safely operate a motor vehicle.
Operate public safety communications equipment (hand held, portable or mobile two-way radios).
Communicate clearly and concisely in writing.
Observe and accurately report on activities relating to public safety functions.
Maintain accurate records.
Work courteously with the public.
Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
Work independently.
Use good judgment in emergency or critical situations.
Read and comprehend written policies and directives.
Pay attention to details of and strictly enforce the safety regulations for the assigned duty station.
Be attentive and alert to the details of the surrounding work areas for up to 12 hours at a time.
Decipher radio traffic.
Anticipate and identify approaching, vehicles.
Detect warning sounds/alarms and recognize related danger.
Ascertain sound direction.
Walk or stand for long periods of time.
Work outside in all types of weather.
Effectively communicate verbally with the public and other employees.

Nice To Haves

Basic security principals.

Responsibilities

Aid in providing public safety services by observing assigned areas and activities.
Document and report suspicious activities to appropriate Sheriff’s Office staff.
Assist the general public.
Perform related work as required.

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g., At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g., theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1st United Services Credit Union