Are you a law enforcement professional with proven experience; consider joining the County of San Diego Sheriff's Office team!
We're hiring for Deputy Sheriff-Lateral.
About the Position
Newly hired Lateral Deputy Sheriffs are assigned to one of three bureaus: Detentions, Court Services, or Law Enforcement Services. Assignments are based on the needs of the department and on the applicant's training and experience. Deputy Sheriffs perform a variety of general law enforcement functions consisting of patrol, court services, investigations, arrest, apprehension, supervision of inmates, and other duties as assigned.Read the completejob description that includes minimum requirements, physical characteristics, license requirements, and working conditions.
The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable traits: communicates effectively, knowledge worker, customer-focused, values and respects others, drives to excel, teamwork and collaboration, continuous learning, demonstrates ethical behavior, and supportive of change.
Minimum Requirements At The Time Of Application
1. Current enrollment in a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy;
OR;
2. Successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy within the past three (3) years and possession of a valid Certificate of Completion.
OR;
3. Successful completion, at any time, of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy, with less than a three (3) year break in service in one of the following Penal Code categories:
830.1 Sheriff's, Marshals, City Police, San Diego Unified Port District Harbor Police, etc.;
832.2(a) California Highway Patrol;
830.2(d) Member of University of California Police Department;
830.2(e) Member of California State University and College Police Department;
830.3l(g) Member of San Francisco BART Police;
830.3l(h)Harbor or Port Police.
OR;
4. Successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. Re-Certification Course, and possess a valid California P.O.S.T. Certificate.
OR;
5. Successful completion of a California Basic P.O.S.T. Waiver Exam, with documentation from P.O.S.T.
OR;
6. Successful completion of Levels 1, 2, 3; or the four-part reserve format training modules A, B, C, & D for the regular Basic Course within the last three years.
Note:For individuals currently enrolled in a POST academy, at the time of application, the applicant must present a letter from the Academy, on letter head, confirming enrollment, and graduation date. Eligibility for POST certification must be active for at least one year beyond the date of application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the academy. There will be no waivers of the above requirements. Experience in the United States military service is highly desirable.
In Addition To The Above, Applicants Must Meet All Of The Following Requirements At The Time Of Application
(a) Must be at least 20.5 years of age at the time of the Qualifications Shoot Examination/Exercise described below; at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
(b) Must possess a U.S. high school diploma or GED certificate; or a degree from an accredited college or university.
(c) Must have no felony convictions and must not be on probation; misdemeanors may be disqualifying depending on number, type and recency.
(d) Must be a United States citizen or resident alien in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen.
Condition Of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.
Illegal drug use and possession is prohibited in any form by Sheriff's Department employees.
Applicants Must Meet The Following Requirements At The Time Of The Selection Interview And Background Investigation Processes
(a) Successful completion of the background investigation and selection interview processes; for additional information, refer to the Evaluation Section below.
(b) Vision correctable to at least 20/30; glasses/hard lenses minimum 20/100 uncorrected - No minimum uncorrected visual acuity for soft lenses (subject to California P.O.S.T. requirements).
(c) Possession of a valid California class C driver's license prior to appointment.
Application Process
STEP 1: Complete the online application form providing correct and complete responses to the Supplemental Questions and attach qualifying documentation outlined above. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.Note: Applicants must submit copy of P.O.S.T. certificate, P.O.S.T. waiver, re-certification or letter from P.O.S.T. academy with application in order to meet minimum qualifications and be invited to continue to next step in the recruitment process.
STEP 2: If you meet the minimum qualifications for Deputy Sheriff-Lateral, you will be invited to schedule yourself for the Qualifications Shoot Examination. Note:Once scheduled, you will NOT receive a reminder to appear to the qualification shoot. Please note the date and time of your exam when you schedule yourself. This is your responsibility.
UNSCHEDULED CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.If you do not meet the minimum qualifications for Deputy Sheriff-Lateral, as determined by the application screening, the Department of Human Resources will notify you via e-mail. If you receive this email you will not be eligible to take the Qualifications Shoot examination.
Evaluation
Applicants must successfully pass Qualifications Shoot examination to be placed on the 12-month eligibility list for Deputy Sheriff-Lateral.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
Summary Of The Overall Evaluation Process
Qualification Shoot Examination (Firearms Testing)
Test Components:
Course of Fire:
Handgun only
Shotgun only
Contact Information
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