Deputy Sheriff (Lateral Transfer)

Summary

Are you a highly regarded, experienced peace officer in California with a proven track record of success in law enforcement looking to lateral transfer? The Sheriff's Office is seeking self-motivated, law enforcement professionals to fill the position of Deputy Sheriff.As a Deputy Sheriff with the County of San Luis Obispo, you are responsible for patrolling assigned areas for the maintenance of order and the protection of life and property. This involves a wide variety of activities including, but not limited to, reporting to scenes of disturbances, accidents, or reported crimes, making preliminary investigations, issuing citations, and arresting lawless persons. Additionally, you are involved in serving warrants and other legal papers, escorting and transporting criminals and psychopathic persons, and participating in raids. In this role, you may act as bailiff in Superior Court or in Municipal Court.The County has attractive pay and benefits options for lateral employees including $3,000 in bilingual bonuses, a monthly bilingual stipend, career incentive pay and accelerated vacation accrual based on related experience.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have excellent character, strong ethics and observing skills, and be adept in executing the basic principles of law enforcement, public safety, and personal security. The ability to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard for the hazards and circumstances of a given situation, as well as understand and follow written and oral directions is key. Strong oral and written communication skills, especially with regard to writing clear and comprehensive reports is key.Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or possession of a general education development test certificate indicating high school graduation level or its equivalent as determined by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Proof of minimum educational requirement may be required.Proof of current POST basic certification is required prior to appointment.Licenses and Certificates: A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. A valid CALIFORNIA driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.Note: Proof of licensure/certification and educational courses must be submitted at the time of application.PER COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CIVIL SERVICE RULES A CANDIDATE MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A LATERAL TRANSFER: The class in which employment is contemplated is closely related and comparable in duties and minimum qualifications to the class in which the individual holds permanent status.The individual must have been employed by the other public agency within one year prior to the date of his or her application to the County.The individual was appointed to the class in which he or she holds permanent status from an eligible list resulting from an open competitive or promotional examination which meets the standards of the County.There must be written information submitted by the other public agency and on file with the Commission confirming the individual's permanent status and containing the following statements: The employment record of the individual has been entirely satisfactory;The individual has not been separated, nor is he/she being considered from separation, due to fault or delinquency on his/her part.The individual may be required to take and pass an oral examination as administered by an oral board as provided in Rule 7.02.The individual shall meet the medical requirements as provided in Rule 8.The names of such individuals shall be placed on the open eligible list in the order of their approval and shall follow any names which may already appear on the eligible list.An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.Please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.Once application has been submitted, please contact Chrystal Pope in Human Resources at (805) 781-5700 for more information and next steps in the Lateral Transfer process.Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.Please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.BACKGROUND CHECK To accept a position with the Sheriff's Office, you must successfully complete a Sheriff's Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list:Any felony convictionRecent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adultPoor employment historyAny sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugsRecent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substancePoor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidentsRecent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adultAny act of domestic violence, as defined by lawAny crime committed against a childBehavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected classAny material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Are you a highly regarded, experienced peace officer in California with a proven track record of success in law enforcement looking to lateral transfer? The Sheriff's Office is seeking self-motivated, law enforcement professionals to fill the position of Deputy Sheriff.As a Deputy Sheriff with the County of San Luis Obispo, you are responsible for patrolling assigned areas for the maintenance of order and the protection of life and property. This involves a wide variety of activities including, but not limited to, reporting to scenes of disturbances, accidents, or reported crimes, making preliminary investigations, issuing citations, and arresting lawless persons. Additionally, you are involved in serving warrants and other legal papers, escorting and transporting criminals and psychopathic persons, and participating in raids. In this role, you may act as bailiff in Superior Court or in Municipal Court.The County has attractive pay and benefits options for lateral employees including $3,000 in bilingual bonuses, a monthly bilingual stipend, career incentive pay and accelerated vacation accrual based on related experience.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have excellent character, strong ethics and observing skills, and be adept in executing the basic principles of law enforcement, public safety, and personal security. The ability to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard for the hazards and circumstances of a given situation, as well as understand and follow written and oral directions is key. Strong oral and written communication skills, especially with regard to writing clear and comprehensive reports is key.Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or possession of a general education development test certificate indicating high school graduation level or its equivalent as determined by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Proof of minimum educational requirement may be required.Proof of current POST basic certification is required prior to appointment.Licenses and Certificates: A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. A valid CALIFORNIA driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.Note: Proof of licensure/certification and educational courses must be submitted at the time of application.PER COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CIVIL SERVICE RULES A CANDIDATE MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A LATERAL TRANSFER: The class in which employment is contemplated is closely related and comparable in duties and minimum qualifications to the class in which the individual holds permanent status.The individual must have been employed by the other public agency within one year prior to the date of his or her application to the County.The individual was appointed to the class in which he or she holds permanent status from an eligible list resulting from an open competitive or promotional examination which meets the standards of the County.There must be written information submitted by the other public agency and on file with the Commission confirming the individual's permanent status and containing the following statements: The employment record of the individual has been entirely satisfactory;The individual has not been separated, nor is he/she being considered from separation, due to fault or delinquency on his/her part.The individual may be required to take and pass an oral examination as administered by an oral board as provided in Rule 7.02.The individual shall meet the medical requirements as provided in Rule 8.The names of such individuals shall be placed on the open eligible list in the order of their approval and shall follow any names which may already appear on the eligible list.An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.Please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.Once application has been submitted, please contact Chrystal Pope in Human Resources at (805) 781-5700 for more information and next steps in the Lateral Transfer process.Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.Please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.BACKGROUND CHECK To accept a position with the Sheriff's Office, you must successfully complete a Sheriff's Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list:Any felony convictionRecent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adultPoor employment historyAny sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugsRecent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substancePoor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidentsRecent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adultAny act of domestic violence, as defined by lawAny crime committed against a childBehavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected classAny material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process#J-18808-Ljbffr