YUBA COUNTY, CA
Marysville, CA, USA
Mar 23, 2024
Full Time
Description The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Community Services Officer . Community Services Officers relieve sworn deputy sheriffs of non-hazardous police-related duties such as calls for service, criminal investigation support, crime scene processing and report writing. They act as a liaison between the Sheriff's Department and the public to promote positive public relations for the department. Community Services Officers also establish public contacts to aid in crime prevention, community-based activities, and perform related work as assigned. We are seeking dedicated, public service minded individuals to join our team in this position. Examples of Duties: Relieve sworn sheriff deputies by handling time-consuming, non-hazardous calls including: the preparation of check and fraud cases; providing traffic and/or crowd control for accidents, parades and other special functions; assisting with routine traffic matters; assisting in the location of missing juveniles and adults. Coordinate and maintain community crime prevention activities (i.e. Neighborhood Watch Program); act as a liaison between the Sheriff’s Department and the general public in regards to crime prevention activities; promote and maintain positive public contacts and relations to ensure the community remains a vital part of crime prevention; make public presentations to the community and various groups about crime trends and techniques for preventing crime; provide training to community businesses, schools, residents and other governmental agencies on home safety, school safety, drug and gang recognition/prevention, internet safety, senior fraud, identity theft, vehicle burglary/theft prevention and other crime prevention activities. Perform follow-up coroner’s casework including, making autopsy arrangements, contacting the physician(s) and making a determination as to certifying the cause of death, contacting family or next-of-kin, safeguarding and releasing property. Take and file initial reports of crimes from the public at the counter, over the telephone, on-site, or where there are no suspects at the call location; make follow-up calls as required; deliver emergency and non-emergency messages to appropriate personnel; contact appropriate sworn personnel to handle the more difficult situations; refer reports to sworn a deputy if immediate follow-up is required or when a suspect has developed. Job Description URL: https://cms7files.revize.com/yubaca/Yuba%20County/Human%20Resources%20and%20Orga... Job PDF: Community Services Officer Flyer - March 2024.pdf Ideal Candidate The incumbent must be self-motivated, highly organized, accountable, and possess the ability to learn and adapt in a fast-pace, multi-tasking environment. The ideal candidate will be a team player with the ability to efficiently work independently. Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and maintain flexibility for shiftwork as compulsory to the departments needs. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum: Graduation from high school and two (2) years of related administrative experience requiring frequent public contact and the interpretation of codes, rules and regulations equivalent to the County’s class of Sheriff’s Records Clerk or Evidence Technician. Preferred: In addition to the minimum, possession of an Associate’s Degree with major course work in administration of justice, criminal justice, law enforcement or a field related to the work and possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and up to four (4) years of responsible administrative experience in a public safety agency. Special Requirements: Minimally qualified applicants are required to submit a background packet (Personal History Statement) upon request to the Sheriff’s Department for pre-review. Must successfully complete a detailed background investigation with a fingerprint check prior to hire, and pass a medical and psychological exam. DMV printout prior to hire. Work off-hours, night, weekend and/or holiday shifts and required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109. Benefits MERIT INCREASE : Typically 5% each year for the first 7 years. To access the County salary schedule, please visit link . RETIREMENT: Miscellaneous Classifications Classic: 2% @55 New: 2% @ 62 RETIREMENT: Safety Classifications Classic: 2% @ 50 New: 2.7% @ 57 For more information about CalPERS Pension, please click on this CalPERS Retirement . SOCIAL SECURITY: Yuba County does not participate in the Social Security Program. MEDICARE: Yuba County does participate in the Medicare Program. STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE: SDI provides benefits to employees who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness or injury. Paid Family Leave (PFL) automatically covers persons covered by SDI. MEDICAL: Yuba County offers several medical plan options (HMO and PPO plans available based on eligibility) through CalPERS. To reference the current Rate Sheet, please visit Health Insurance . DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: The County pays 100% of the Basic plan premiums for employee or 80% for employee and eligible dependent(s). Requires participation in Health Insurance benefits. *Health Waiver Opt-out of $250/monthly available with proof of other Non-Covered CA, employer sponsored health care coverage. LIFE INSURANCE: County provides $50,000 in life insurance coverage. Employees may purchase supplemental life insurance for themselves & dependents. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: County paid confidential counseling program for up to 5 sessions per incident per policy year. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: One Voluntary Deferred Compensation plan is available. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO DEFERRED COMPENSATION 401(A) PLAN: The County will provide a deferred compensation plan match after the completion of 2 years of service. UNION AFFILIATION: Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA) . Employees electing to enroll must see their Union Representative. To learn more visit Labor Relations . F or Leave Accrual Rates and Specialty Pays for classifications within the Deputy Sheriff Association Bargaining Unit, please reference this Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA) Benefits Summary . Special Instructions Final Filing Deadline: April 4, 2024 at 5PM APPLICATION SCREENING: An official Yuba County employment application must be submitted by the final filing deadline. Applications must include copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts and/or diploma. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further consideration. TO APPLY: ONLINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted online through CalOpps. Click on the Apply for Job button above to complete the Yuba County employment application. OR HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org . Our applications are available in a Microsoft Word format or fillable PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted. All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily so as not miss any important communication from the County. Communications are sent from two mail servers: Yuba@CalOpps.org and @co.yuba.ca.us. Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers. (Note: All diplomas or degrees must be from an accredited college or university. To obtain information regarding accreditation, refer to the US Department of Education Office of Post Secondary Education at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx ) Applicants must provide the following documents with their application by the filing deadline: Completed Yuba County Employment Application (Online or Hard Copy) Any Diplomas and Unofficial Transcripts Copies of Related Certifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum and preferred requirements are listed above. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures. RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES: The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to: One-Way Video Interviews Personal History Statement (Pre-Review) Department Interviews (Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 8 - 10 weeks for successful candidates). ONE-WAY VIDEO INTERVIEW: One-way interviews may be used as an extension of the application process, as a secondary method of screening large applicant pools or as an oral examination. A panel may be comprised of one individual, typically the hiring authority, or a small group of subject matter experts. Oral examinations can be used to assist in the establishment of an employment list or as part of the hiring decision. The goal of a one-way interview is to simulate an actual in-person interview environment. If one-way video interviewing is utilized in the recruitment process, applicants are provided detailed information including instructions, interview practice options and 24-hour direct support from the County's vendor, Spark Hire. PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT: MISCELLANEOUS All applicants that successfully complete the examination process and are certified to the employment list, will be notified and must submit a complete Personal History Statement to the Sheriff's Department at the time of interview. A review of the PHS will be conducted for each candidate to determine which candidates best meet the professional standard criteria adopted by the Department. WAIVER OF SELECTION PROCEDURES: When selection procedures have been publicly announced and the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position is five or less, the Human Resources Director may, at her/his discretion; a) Waive the competition entirely and submit the names of the applicants meeting the minimum qualifications to the appointing department, b) Revise the conditions of competition to a more practical basis under the circumstances. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST: An employment eligibility list is established for those applicants who successfully pass all phases of the examination process. This list will be held for a minimum of six (6) months from the date the list is certified. For each vacancy the top five (5) ranks on the list will be certified to the department for final selection, which will include a departmental interview. DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW: The Sheriff's Department will notify the applicant of the date and time of his/her interview. The applicant will be asked a series of questions about his/herself and his/her related experience, education and training that exhibit the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to the job. The applicant may also be asked questions about hypothetical situations to test his/her ability to make decisions and use sound judgment and common sense. Recruitment Contact Contact phone: (530)749-5637 Contact email: njanda@co.yuba.ca.us Closing Date/Time: 4/4/2024 at 5pm