Deputy Sheriff ()

Location 525 W. Sycamore Street Willows, 95988

Description This position will perform a variety of responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work, including patrolling assigned areas, answering calls and complaints, investigating crimes, serving civil papers, and providing court room security; enforce all federal and state laws and local ordinances related to public safety and welfare.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Performs routine patrol duties, including but not limited to patrolling assigned areas of the County; responding to emergency calls and/or public calls for assistance; investigating disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, vehicle accidents and other crimes; checking buildings for physical security, etc.
Administers first aid in emergency situations.
Issues traffic citations.
Serves warrants, subpoenas and civil documents.
Apprehends and arrests suspects and violent persons; transports prisoners; seizes property and/or criminal evidence; interrogates suspects, witnesses and complainants; gathers and preserves evidence.
Assists with County search and rescue operations.
Prepares various reports on investigations, including arrest and unusual incidents observed.
Assists with criminal investigations as required.
Prepares case files; testifies and presents evidence in court.
Works with other law enforcement agencies in matters related to the investigation of crimes and apprehension of offenders.
May serve as special duty officer as assigned, including responsibilities such as serving on the narcotics task force, serving as Deputy Coroner, providing court security, serving as school resource officer, serving as K-9 handler, serving on gang task force, etc.
Participates in other special projects and programs as assigned.
Performs duties related to crime prevention and community relations.
Performs general administrative work, including but not limited to attending meetings, preparing correspondence and reports, entering computer data, maintaining files, answering the phone, etc..
Performs related duties as assigned.
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Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be able to work under stressful or dangerous conditions, often involving considerable personal risk or risk to others and possess a P.O.S.T Basic Certificate. Some law enforcement experience is desirable. 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Pertinent federal, state and county laws, codes and regulations.Procedures and methods in law enforcement patrol, traffic control, crime prevention, criminal investigation, apprehension and arrest, civil process and jail operations.Principles and practices of processing Coroner's cases.Principles and practices of search and seizure, preservation and presentation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases.First Aid practices.Criminal behavior and methods of operation.Types of law enforcement equipment, materials and specialty items.Types of narcotics and other illegal substances.Locations and characteristics of the various neighborhoods.Principles and practices of record-keeping and reporting.Ability to:Interpret and apply and enforce pertinent laws, policies, rules and regulations.Serve in a law enforcement capacity in a responsible and effective manner.Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Work under stressful or dangerous conditions, often involving considerable personal risk or risk to others.Accurately observe and recall incidents, situations, and names, faces, numbers, places encountered.A complete job description and list of duties can be found at www.countyofglenn.netUse and care for firearms.Deal courteously, yet firmly and effectively with the public in police situations.Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Maintain records and prepare required reports. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education and Experience:
Experience:  Some law enforcement experience is desirable.
Training: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
License & Special Requirements:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Benefits HOLIDAYS: 12 paid holidays per year. In lieu of the twelve holidays the employee's base hourly rate is increased by 5% above the approved, published rate for the employee's step and range. In addition to the 12 paid holidays, employees will also receive 1 floating holiday per year and will be designated as the employee's birthdate.
VACATION:
Regular Full-Time employees shall accrue:
0-2 full years - .0385 hrs. per scheduled hr. in a paid status (up to 80 hours per year)
3-12 full years - .0577 hrs. per scheduled hr. in a paid status (up to 120 hours per year)
13-19 full years - .0769 hrs. per scheduled hr. in a paid status (up to 160 hours per year)
After 19 full years - .0962 hrs. per scheduled hr. in a paid status (up to 200 hours per year)
Regular employees shall not be entitled to use vacation benefits until they have been employed one full year.
SICK LEAVE: 96 hours (approximately twelve working days) per year of paid sick leave.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 40 hours with pay for each instance for immediate family members.  Immediate family includes spouse, child, stepchild, stepparent, parent, grandparent, parent-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, brother, sister or another relative or person residing in the employee's household.
LONGEVITY: Service is based on employment with Glenn County.  The County shall provide a longevity differential above the employee's base rate of pay for those employees represented by this unit as follows: after 10 full years of service 5% , after 15 full years of service 1% (total 6%), after 20 full years of service 1% (total 7%), after 25 full years of service 1% (total 8%) and after 30 full years of service 1% (total 9%).
HEALTH PLAN: Glenn County contracts with PERS for medical insurance.  The County pays a percentage of each premium and the employee pays the balance of that premium through payroll deduction.
VISION PLAN: The County pays the employee premium for a vision plan with Medical Eye Services (MES). The employee may enroll dependents at the employee's expense.
DENTAL PLAN: DSA employees are offered a choice of two voluntary dental insurance plans; Unum Dental Maintenance Plan and Guardian Dental Plan.  The employee pays 100% of the premium through payroll deduction.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers three IRC § 457 voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans (tax deferred long-term savings plans):  Voya, Nationwide and Edward Jones.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: The County coordinates with State Short Term Disability Insurance for regular employees.
LIFE INSURANCE: The County pays the premium on a $10,000 Term Life Insurance policy for regular County employees.  The employee pays the premium for optional life insurance.
RETIREMENT: The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) which is coordinated with Social Security.  The employee is responsible for 100% of the employee's portion of the contribution to PERS. The County's contract with PERS provides for "3% @ 50" Supplemental Formula Retirement for Local Safety Members ("3% @ 55" for Local Safety employees hired after January 1, 2012. "2.7% @ 57" for Local Safety employees hired after January 1, 2013).  Unused accrued sick leave can be converted to service credit at retirement.
SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT: DSA employees participate in the Laborers' International of North America (Industrial) Pension Fund.
PREMIUM PAY: Premium pay such as incentive pay, bi-lingual, shift differential, field training officer and working-out-of-class pay may be paid depending upon the employee's work assignment and class.
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE: Uniformed employees are provided a uniform allowance of $1,000 per year to purchase, replace and/or clean uniforms. 
* Benefits are listed for full-time employees; certain benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees.
Special Instructions To apply for this job opportunity, obtain and submit a completed County of Glenn application packet for employment online at calopps.org or to the Personnel Department at 525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988 by 5:00 P.M., Friday, June 7, 2024. The PELLETB written exam is scheduled for June 18, 2024 and June 19, 2024.
Application packets must include the following
•    A Glenn County Employment Application      •         Résumé
•    Transcripts and/or Certificates                         •         Cover Letter
•    GCPER 44/Conviction Form                            
If applying online, the supplemental questionnaire fulfills the requirement to complete the GCPER44/ Conviction Form. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months. 
The County of Glenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the Personnel Department.

The above information is general in nature and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The County of Glenn has the right to rescind this recruitment at any time.
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