DEPUTY SHERIFF - LATERAL (OPEN)



Job Details

DEPUTY SHERIFF - LATERAL (OPEN)
Employer

County of San Mateo

Salary

$58,956.27 - $73,684.93 Annually

Location

Redwood City, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

H060K

Department

Sheriff's Office

Opening Date

08/08/2003

Description

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office employs over six hundred sworn and civilian employees in five divisions: Custody, Detention, Investigations, Patrol and Support Services. A Deputy Sheriff is a sworn peace officer who works in patrol, detective, bailiff, civil, transportation units and the jail facilities. Special units include search and rescue, narcotics task force, bomb technician, hazardous materials, off-road motorcycle, canine, emergency services, community policing, school resource and gang task force.

Qualifications

Specialized Training: Completion of a State of California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved basic academy or current enrollment in the basic academy with completion of academy training prior to appointment.

Certificate: Candidate must successfully complete field officer training and receive a Basic POST certificate within one year of appointment or be subject to termination.

Education: High school diploma or its equivalent.

License: Valid California Class C driver license or equivalent.

Citizenship: U.S. citizen; permanent resident aliens must apply for citizenship one year before application date.

Background: No felony convictions and no recent drug use.

Physical Requirements: Must be free from any condition which might adversely affect fitness for the duties of the position; uncorrected visual acuity of at least 20/100 in each eye, correctable to 20/30 in each eye; weight must be in proportion to height.

Other: Willing to work irregular hours, holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts.

Application/Examination

Anyone may apply. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the Employee and Public Services Department of the County. You may apply online at www.co.sanmateo.ca.us or telephone (650) 363-4343 for an application packet. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. An application screening committee may select those applicants whose education, experience, training and knowledge most closely matches the requirements of the position and the needs of the Sheriff's Office. The examination will consist of a panel interview (weight: pass/fail). The panel interview will include the evaluation of a written exercise given just prior to the interview. Candidates will be notified of the date, time and place of the exam. Subsequent phases of the selection process include a psychological evaluation, polygraph test and medical examination. The Sheriff's Office will conduct final interviews with candidates who pass all required tests and evaluations. Final selection of candidates is made by the Sheriff's Office and is based on panel interview performance and information gathered in the background investigation, psychological and polygraph assessments and medical evaluations. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

Analyst: Dina Scopesi (080103)

(Deputy Sheriff - H060)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

There are 12 holidays per year:

· New Year's Day – January 1st

· Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday – the third Monday in January

· Lincoln’s Birthday – February 12th

· President’s Day – the third Monday in February

· Memorial Day – the last Monday in May

· Independence Day – July 4th

· Labor Day – the first Monday in September

· Columbus Day – the second Monday in October

· Veterans Day – November 11th

· Thanksgiving Day – the fourth Thursday in November

· The Friday after Thanksgiving Day

· Christmas Day – December 25th

Vacation Time

Employees receive vacation time based on years of service as follows:

0 - 5 years 13 days per year

5 - 10 years 16 days per year

10 - 15 years 19 days per year

15 - 20 years 21 days per year

20 - 25 years 22 days per year

25+ years 24 days per year

You can accrue up to two times your annual accrual rate.

Sick Leave

Employees receive 12 days of sick leave per year. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave you can accrue.

Insurance

The County offers its employees one of the finest and most comprehensive health benefits programs available in the workplace today.

Health Coverage

The County offers a choice of Aetna, Blue Shield or Kaiser Health Coverage. County and employee contributions depend on the plan selected and the number of dependents.

Domestic partners (either sex) are covered by the health plans. Additionally, young adult dependents can be covered up to 30 years of age.

Dental Coverage

The County offers a self funded plan through Blue Shield/Dental Benefits Provider and Delta Dental coverage. The County pays 90% of the insurance premium for the coverage.

Both plans provide coverage for domestic partners (either sex) and for young adult dependents up to 30 years of age.

Vision Insurance

The County offers fully paid vision insurance to all employees. The plan provides coverage for domestic partners (either sex) and for young adult dependents to the age of 30.

Life Insurance

The County provides $1,000 in term life insurance coverage.

Employees may also purchase additional term life insurance to a maximum of $250,000 for the employee, $125,000 for spouses and $10,000 for dependents.

Pension and Savings Programs

Retirement

Employees are covered by a safety retirement plan with benefits that permit employees to retire at an earlier age.

Employee contributions to retirement are pre-tax.

Deferred Compensation

The County offers Deferred Compensation benefits through Hartford and National Deferred for employees to voluntarily set aside a portion of their salary to be invested for payment at a later date upon termination or retirement. Neither the deferred amount nor earnings on the investments are subject to current federal or state income taxes. Taxes become payable when deferred income plus earnings are distributed to you, presumably during retirement when you are in a lower income tax bracket. Employees may enroll at any time during the year.

Credit Union

Employees are eligible to join the County Credit Union which offers savings options, loans and a variety of banking services.

Personal and Family

The County is committed to assisting you in providing for your family and dependents. A variety of programs are available to you.

Child Care

The County has a child care center in Redwood City and co-sponsors a child care center in Daly City. First access to the Redwood City center is for County employees. Scholarships are offered at both centers.

Additionally, the County has a child care referral service.

Dependent Care

The County offers a dependent care assistance plan - DCAP - called Care$hares. At your choice Care$hares gives you the opportunity to pay for your eligible dependent care expenses with your pre-tax dollars.

Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program offers access to confidential counseling and referral services to assist you or members of your family in handling problems related to work, personal relationships, finances, drug and alcohol problems, or other life concerns. Eligible family members include spouse, domestic partner and young adult dependents to age 30.

Catastrophic Leave Program

The Catastrophic Leave Policy assists employees who have exhausted paid time credits due to a serious or catastrophic illness, injury or condition of the employee or his/her extended family. This program allows other employees to make grants of time to that employee so that s/he can remain in a paid status for a longer period of time, thus partially ameliorating the financial impact of the illness, injury or condition.

Short Term Disability Program

The County provides a Short Term Disability program that pays $95 per week. Benefits are paid in addition to any sick leave or other compensation.

Long Term Disability Program

The County pays for a Long Term Disability Insurance program. The LTD program will pay up to two-thirds of your salary, to a maximum of $2,400 per month, minus any amount paid by another group disability plan.

Other Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

The County provides a tuition reimbursement program that will repay employees for up to $438 per course successfully completed.

Voluntary Time Off

The County provides flexible working hours for County employees through the Voluntary Time Office program. Employees can reduce their time at work by up to 20% while maintaining full time status for most County benefits. Time off can be used to reduce the work day or work week or can be taken in longer blocks of time.

Telecommuting

Many employees are able to perform many of their duties away from the office and at home. The County supports these employees by providing telecommuting assistance.

Commuter Assistance

To assist employees getting to and from work, the County offers a number of commuter assistance programs including van-pools, train and bus subsidies and other programs.

Free Parking

The County provides free employee parking at all work sites.

Employee Training and Development Programs

The County offers extensive employee training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.

Health and Fitness Programs

The County offers an extensive Health and Fitness Program designed to promote your health and well-being through a variety of health, fitness and educational programs. Many programs are offered on County time at little or no cost to you. The following is a list of programs and services that are typically offered during the year:

Preventive Health Services

· Body Fat Check-Up

· BONECheck Program

· FITCheck Program

· HEALTHCheck Program

· Flu Clinics

· Prostate Cancer Screening Projects

Productivity Enhancement and Wellness Services

· Complementary & Alternative Medicine Seminars

· Ergonomic, Health & Safety Issues of Working with Computers

· Exercise Classes

· Healthier Back Classes

· Noon-time lectures & Healthy Cooking Demonstrations

· PEP-Talks

Health Improvement & Risk Reduction Services

· Asthma Self-Management Course

· D.A.S.H. Diet: Strategies for Managing your High Blood Pressure

· Fitness after Fifty: Keeping your Heart, Bones & Muscles Strong & Healthy

· Health Risk Reduction Reimbursement Program

· “Health in Motion” Fitness Incentive Program

· Living & Working with Diabetes

· Managing Menopause

· Osteoporosis Prevention

· Stanford HEART Program

· "Weight Watchers at Work" Classes

· You CAN Control Your Cholesterol

Work/Life/Family Programs

· Corporate Lactation Program: Breastpump Loaner Program for New Moms

· What to Expect When You’re Expecting: A Prenatal Health Program for Expectant Moms & Dads

· What to Expect After Baby Comes Home: Infant Care, Baby Benefits & County Programs for New Parents

Special Services and Projects

· American Heart Walk

· Bowling Tournament

· “County Cup” Employee Soccer Tournament

· Employee Health & Benefits Fair

· Great American Smokeout

· Health Club Information and Discounts

· T.G.A.F. (Thank Goodness It's Alcohol-Free) Holiday Happy Hours

· Volleyball Tournament

· “World Series of Softball” Tournament

01
The Deputy Sheriff position requires that you be at least 18 years of age. Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
02
You must be a citizen of the United States to qualify under provisions of the California Government Code Section 1031.5 which requires permanent resident aliens to apply for citizenship at least one year before applying for employment that requires citizenship status. Are you a citizen of the United States? (Note: If "yes", you will be required to submit proof of citizenship prior to employment.)
  • Yes
  • No
03
If you answered "no" to the previous question, have you applied for citizenship one year prior to applying for this position with San Mateo County?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you possess a valid driver license?
  • Yes
  • No
05
If "yes", provide 1) the state issuing the license, 2) the license number and 3) the expiration date.
06
Have you received any vehicle citations for moving violations within the last 5 years?
  • Yes
  • No
07
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, explain fully.
08
You must not have been convicted of any felony. You need not list an arrest and/or conviction when the record of such an incident has been sealed in accordance with Penal Code Section 1203.45, 851.7 or 851.8; nor if your record has been expunged or is expungeable pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 11361.5. However, you must list the arrest and/or conviction if you have received a release (per Section 1203.4 or 1203.4a of the Penal Code of Welfare and in Institutions Code Section 1179 or 1772) or a pardon (per Section 4852.16 of the Penal Code). Have you been convicted of a felony?
  • Yes
  • No
09
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, explain fully.
10
You must be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal records. Do you agree to provide fingerprints for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
11
If you answered "no" to the previous question, you will be automatically disqualified from the examination process. However, you may provide an optional explanation for record purposes.
12
The Deputy Sheriff position (per POST Regulation 1002) requires applicants to have graduated from high school or possess an educational equivalent. Do you possess a high school diploma or educational equivalent? (Note: If "yes", you will be required to submit proof of educational requirement prior to employment).
  • Yes
  • No
13
The Deputy Sheriff - Lateral position REQUIRES you possess one of the following: (Check one)
  • California police academy certification of graduation.
  • Proof of current enrollment in a California police academy with expected completion of academy prior to appointment.
  • State of California Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic certificate (and current or previous law enforcement employment within the past three years prior to appointment).
14
I agree to provide proof of current academy enrollment, academy graduation certificate or POST Basic certificate at the time of interview.
  • Yes
  • No
15
The County has an employee referral program whereby current employees who refer successful applicants for employment are recognized monetarily. Were you referred to this position by a current San Mateo County employee?
  • Yes
  • No
16
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please give us the name of the person who referred you.

* Required Question

Employer
County of San Mateo
Address
455 County Center

Redwood City, California, 94063-1663
Phone
(650) 363-4343

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