Deputy Sheriff I/II (Experienced Level/Lateral Transfer)

Stanislaus County is accepting lateral transfer applications from current Deputy Sheriff I/II.

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Stanislaus County Personnel Policy defines lateral transfers as persons with permanent or probationary status employed in another public agency and originally hired in that agency through a competitive process in the same or comparable classification requiring similar minimum qualifications. Additionally, the candidate must be currently employed with another governmental organization at the time of the conditional offer of employment.

• Civil Division
• Contract Cities
• Coroners Facility
• Court Services
• Detectives
• Special Vehicles Operations unit
• StanCATT
• StanislausDrug Enforcement Agency
• Traffic/Motors

• Aero Squadron
• Bomb Team
• Dive Team
• Honor Guard
• K-9
• Mounted Unit
• S.W.A.T.

• Patrol assigned areas for the protection of life and property;
• Serve legal papers such as subpoenas, summons, complaints, and writs of attachment, execution and restitution;
• Collect fees due the County;
• Serve warrants and makes arrests;
• Conduct coroner's investigations and secure property;
• Investigate accidents;
• Administer first aid;
• Receive and answer complaints;
• Prepare reports and keep routine records;
• Interrogate persons suspected of crimes;
• Prepare evidence for court presentation;
• Appear in court as a witness or arresting officer;
• Transport prisoners;
• Work in the courts as a Bailiff;
• Perform identification and photographic work; and
• Work administrative or special assignments.

• Secure information from witnesses and suspects;
• Write clear and comprehensive reports;
• Demonstrate physical endurance, agility and strength;
• Understand written and oral instructions;
• Make independent decisions while working in the field;
• Work with and control sensitive, confidential information; and
• Operate a motor vehicle.

• Principles and practices of law enforcement and community regulations; and
• Criminal law with particular reference to apprehension, arrest, search and seizures.

• Have successfully completed (at any time) a California POST certified basic law enforcement academy; AND
• One (1) year of full time experience as a sworn peace officer with a California law enforcement agency with less than a three (3) year break in service, and be eligible for appointment as a Peace Officer under Section 830.1 PC.; AND
• Must have your basic POST certificate issued by California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training or other documentation to substantiate your eligibility.
• Must possess or be eligible to possess a Proof of Eligibility (POE) or certificate (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) from California Peace Officer Standards and Training under SB 2. Ineligibility or decertification from POST will automatically disqualify candidate from holding a peace officer classification.

• Have successfully completed (at any time) a California POST certified basic law enforcement academy; AND
• Must be currently employed in a California law enforcement agency with at least one (1) year of full time experience as a sworn peace officer with a California law enforcement agency, and be eligible for appointment as a Peace Officer under Section 830.1 PC; AND
• Must have your basic POST certificate issued by California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training or other documentation to substantiate your eligibility. AND
• Must possess or be eligible to possess a Proof of Eligibility (POE) or certificate (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) from California Peace Officer Standards and Training under SB 2. Ineligibility or decertification from POST will automatically disqualify candidate from holding a peace officer classification.

• Graduation from high school or passage of high school level General Education Development (GED) test;AND
• Physical/manipulative abilities required by the department; AND
• Mental/cognitive abilities required by the department;AND
• Possess a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate within six (6) months from the date of appointment;AND
• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License; AND
• Not less than 21 years of age at time of appointment; AND
• Must meet the minimum standards for peace officers pursuant to Government Code Section 1031.

• Two (2) years of full time experience equivalent to a Stanislaus County Deputy Sheriff I; AND
• Must meet the minimum standards for peace officers pursuant to Government Code Section 1031;AND
• Must possess or be eligible to possess a Proof of Eligibility (POE) or certificate (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) from California Peace Officer Standards and Training under SB 2. Ineligibility or decertification from POST will automatically disqualify candidate from holding a peace officer classification; AND
• Successful completion of:
  • Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) - 24 hours
  • Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Training - 16 hours
  • 11550 Health and Safety Training or the equivalent approved by the Sheriff's Department Administration - 16 hours
  • Basic Traffic Collision Investigation Training - 40 hours

• Note: No felony convictions. Must be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment in a Federal penitentiary or State prison.

• Physically perform essential job functions typical of the duties of Deputy Sheriff;
• Read or see objects under ambient, limited or artificial lighting, and at a reasonable distance with sufficient clarity to permit their recording or accurate description (i.e., persons, vehicles, license numbers, addresses, street signs, items of property, written messages, printed material, etc.);
• Hear normal speech and other audible events, even in combination with other environmental noise (i.e., gunshots, cries for help, glass breaking, alarm bells ringing, etc.); and
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time; walk, run, jump, kneel, crouch, twist, stoop, squat, crawl and climb; carry the average weight of a person (approximately 165 pounds); take physical charge of a person who may resist arrest; work indoors and outdoors, including extreme heat and cold; tolerate extreme noise and vibrations; work in a confined working space; work with chemicals, explosive materials, and mechanical and electrical hazards.

• Application Review and Screening:Applications are carefully screened based on information provided.Thosewho submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Supplemental Questionnaire - Qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire is considered part of the application and may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. ALL APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COMPLETED SUPPLEMENTALQUESTIONNAIREWILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
• Physical Agility: A timed physical agility exam will be administered. The physical agility exam may include, but is not limited to, the following events: 500 yard run, 165 pound body drag, 99 yard agility obstacle course, six foot fence climb and six foot wall climb.
• Oral Examination:An oral examination will be administeredduring this recruitment. The oral panel consists of at least three panel members from the Sheriff's Department, community and/or local law enforcement. A minimum score of 70% must be obtained in order to continue in the process.
• Eligible Lists:Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months. As part of the selection process, candidates will be expected to pass a(n):
  • In-depth background investigation including completion and review of a Personal History Statement;
  • Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) or polygraph examination;
  • Psychological examination; and
  • Medical examination.