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Job Opportunities
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Deputy Sheriff - Lateral Transfer
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$28.64 - $39.98 Hourly
$2,290.96 - $3,198.43 Biweekly
$4,963.75 - $6,929.93 Monthly
$59,564.99 - $83,159.20 Annually
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Full-Time |
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Throughout Ventura County, California
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Under general supervision, patrols an assigned area of the County in the prevention of crime and enforcement of law and order; answers calls in cases where criminal action is involved or suspected; maintains security in the custody division's jails; serves civil processes; performs special services and related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Prior to appointment, the Deputy Sheriff (lateral transfer) must provide proof of: satisfactory completion of the Sheriff's Training Academy or an equivalent California POST Certified Academy, currently working as a law enforcement officer for a California agency and have passed probation as a law enforcement officer for that agency.
The Deputy Sheriff classification performs both the entry and working level duties of the sworn law enforcement series.
Salary:
$28.64 - $39.98 per hour
$4,963.75 - $6,929.93 per month
$59,564.99 - $83,159.20 per year
Incentives/Benefits: 100% Retirement pickup, $875/yr uniform allowance, 20-30 days of annual leave, 9 paid holidays, up to $850/yr for textbooks & tuition, additional 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5%/yr in Education Incentive for an Associate, Bachelor’s, or Graduate degree respectively, or if qualified, up to $3,984/yr for POST certification plus other premium/incentive/bonus payments. The County will contribute $6,448/yr towards cafeteria plan choices which presently include: 3 medical plans, 3 dental plans, 2 vision plans, a “cash back” option, and up to 2% matching funds in a 401(k) plan.
BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Possible bilingual incentive depending on the MOA and the needs of the department.
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Sheriff
Deputy Sheriffs are represented by the Ventura County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (VCDSA) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill present and future vacancies within the Sheriff’s Department.
OPENING DATE: November 6, 2006.
CLOSING DATE: Continuous recruitment, may close at any time.
Visit our website (www.vcsd.org) for updated information on recruitment efforts in 2008/2009. |
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Examples Of Duties:
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| Examples Of Duties: Under general supervision, a Deputy Sheriff patrols an assigned area in the enforcement of law and order; answers calls in cases where criminal action is involved or suspected; maintains security in the County’s courts and jails; serves civil processes; and performs other related work as required. Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to: writing investigative reports; issuing citations and making arrests; taking descriptions of wanted persons and stolen property; intervening in public and private disputes to protect the public and maintain order; investigating crimes committed by and against juveniles; appearing in court as a witness; serving warrants and other legal documents; escorting and transporting prisoners both to and from jail, courtrooms, and state institutions; searching and releasing prisoners; and performing other related duties. |
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Typical Qualifications:
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These are entrance requirements to the exam process that assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
Education, Training and Experience: Candidate must be at least 21 years old at time of filing; possess a U.S. High School Diploma or a GED; possess a valid California driver’s license at time of appointment; satisfactory completion of the Sheriff's Training Academy or an equivalent California POST Certified Academy, be currently working as a law enforcement officer for a California agency, and passed probation with that agency.
Special Requirements: An adult felony conviction is disqualifying. Any illegal activity including illegal drug use or prescription drug abuse may be disqualifying. Candidates must be willing to work at any station throughout the County and must be able to work any shift including nights and weekends.
According to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department's non-smoking policy, all employees who attain the rank of Deputy Sheriff or a higher classification, must refrain from smoking while employed by the Department.
In addition, all deputies must be willing and capable of wearing specialized protective equipment, such as gas masks, bio-hazard suits, radioactive protective gear and other hazardous material protective equipment that may be developed. By wearing said gear, deputies may be subjected to future health screenings, including submission of medical information. |
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Examination Process:
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Physical Agility Examination - Pass/Fail: Lateral transfer candidates will be scheduled for a physical agility examination. The physical agility exam may include, but is not limited to, the following events: 1 mile run, weight drag, obstacle course, fence climb and wall climb.
Personal History Statement (PHS) Review/Selection Interview - Pass/Fail: Those candidates that successfully meet the minimum requirements for the agility test will complete a PHS. Qualifying candidates will be invited to meet with a Sheriff's Investigator who will conduct a PHS Review/Selection Interview. Those who satisfactorily perform in the PHS Review/Selection Interview process may have his/her name remain on the eligibility list for a period of six (6) months.
Assuming sufficient vacancies, a selected number of candidates will be chosen from the eligibility list to proceed in the selection process. As part of the selection process, candidates will be expected to pass a(n):
1. In-Depth Background Investigation
2. Polygraph Examination
3. Psychological Examination
4. Medical Examination. The stringent medical standards to become a Deputy Sheriff Trainee have been developed over many years. Some of the most common reasons individuals are unable to pass are listed below. These are minimum/maximum standards and are significantly different from the ideal or average.
a. Hearing Loss. Safety officers must have no greater than 25-decibel loss in the better ear as averaged between the frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a greater than 35 decibel loss in the worst ear as averaged over the frequencies 500, 1000, 2000, 3000 Hz. There may not be in either ear a peak of greater than: 30 decibels at 500 Hz, 30 decibels at 1000 Hz, 40 decibels at 2000 Hz, or 40 decibels at 3000 Hz.
b. Color Blindness. Applicant must pass a Farnsworth 15 test and/or Ishihara test.
c. Poor Vision. (Poor vision in either eye) - Corrective procedure must have been declared before physical examination, and should be accompanied by documentation, that their correction has remained stable greater than 6 months for Lasik, and greater than one year for Radial Keratotomy and Orthokeratotomy. Open Angle and Closed Angle glaucoma are automatic disqualifiers.
Individuals must have uncorrected visual acuity of at least 20/70 in each eye, correctable to 20/30 in each eye. Applicants that can validate they have worn soft contact lenses for more than 12 months without complications are not required to meet the uncorrected vision standards.
Liver Function - Use of bodybuilding diet supplements, including, but not limited to, "Creatine" (in any form), will often affect liver function tests. Therefore, it is important that you do not take bodybuilding diet supplements within several weeks of the blood test. Abnormal test results will require investigation at the applicants' expense before approval can be granted.
d. Weight and Body Fat. Applicants who exceed the maximum weight allowed for sex and height will fail unless their body fat is within the standard, < 20% for males and < 30% for females.
UNSATISFACTORY RESULTS IN ANY ASPECT OF THE FOREGOING, INCLUDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION FINDINGS, MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE ELIGIBLE LIST. |
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