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Position Description Final Filing Deadline: Monday, June 12, 2023 Exam #: 23/39D32/05SA The District Attorney's Office is responsible for attending court and conducting all local criminal prosecutions. The District Attorney is a State Constitutional Officer when prosecuting crimes defined under State Law. The Office additionally provides legal advice to all law enforcement agencies and provides training programs for their personnel; thus, increasing the probability of successful prosecutions. The mission of the Office is to promote justice, ensure that the rights of victims are upheld by treating them with dignity, respect and compassion, and aggressively and fairly prosecute those who violate the law. The District Attorney's Office seeks a seasoned leader to assist in the administration and management of legal units. This management level position reports to the District Attorney and/or an Assistant District Attorney. Incumbents in this position will direct the activities of designated prosecutorial units and is responsible for selecting, training, supervising, evaluating and disciplining subordinate staff or recommending such action for their designated unit, as well as handling court calendars and jury trials as necessary. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis. Examples of Duties Prosecutes the most complex and sensitive criminal and/or consumer and environmental protection cases. Provides effective leadership, guidance and training to subordinate attorneys. Assists with the planning, development and implementation of policies and procedures within one or more of the units in the District Attorney's Office. Assists with the selection of new staff and volunteers; plans, monitors, reviews, evaluates, supervises and provides training to legal staff. Identifies, manages and resolves unusual and/or sensitive issues and problems which affect the unit to which assigned. Coordinates with law enforcement, probation, defense counsel and other criminal justice agencies to insure efficient operation of the criminal justice and/or civil enforcement system. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Thorough Knowledge of: California substantive criminal law and procedure and/or consumer and environmental protection law. The duties, powers and limitations of the District Attorney's Office. Trial techniques and courtroom evidence presentation procedures. Prosecutorial ethics. Working knowledge of: Legal research methods. Law enforcement and investigative techniques. Some knowledge of: Office organization and management. The principals and practices of supervision and training. Skill and Ability to: Interpret and apply legal principles and precedents to new and difficult legal problems. Plan, organize and direct the operation of the assigned unit in the District Attorney's Office. Assist with the development and implementation of policies, systems and procedures to improve the operations of the assigned unit in the District Attorney's Office. Plan, assign, monitor, review and supervise the work of staff. Act as a resource and provide guidance to staff within assigned unit. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Provide excellent public relations and courteous customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Examples of Experience/Education/Training Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is: Two years experience performing duties comparable to the class of Deputy District Attorney IV with the County of Monterey. Additional Information CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following: Possess and maintain active membership in the State Bar of California. Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting. Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority. BENEFITS: The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the X-Unit Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing. COVID-19: On July 30, 2021 the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors took action to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all employees to include new hires. The vaccination requirement is in accordance with Section 25 of the County of Monterey Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program Link . Applicants who accept employment with the County of Monterey, will be required to be fully vaccinated. However, individuals may request medical or religious exemptions and will be required to complete the appropriate request and certification forms for review and approval no later than their start date. Medical / Religion . NOTES: As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. Application and Selection Procedures Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty , by Monday, June 12, 2023, 11:59 PM(PST) or Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: Human Resources Department Attn: Stephanie Ahumada, Personnel Analyst 168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor Salinas, CA 93901 Phone: (831) 755-5238 Fax: (831) 757-5792 The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include: A completed County of Monterey Employment Application Responses to the Supplemental Questions Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Stephanie Ahumada, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5238, or ahumadas@co.monterey.com. Closing Date/Time: 6/12/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

About the Opportunity THE POSITION The Agriculture/Weights & Measures Inspector I is the entry-level position performs inspections and investigations to determine compliance with the following provisions: California Food and Agricultural Code, California Business and Professions Code, California Code of Regulations, California Health and Safety Code, and Structural Pest Control Act, County ordinances and Federal law pertaining to agriculture, the environment, and weights and measures. Inspects, under supervision, for compliance in licensed programs; issues certificates of inspection and notices of violation; assists in other program areas; prepares investigations for administrative action and/or filing with the District Attorney. The Inspector I will be cross-trained in both the Agriculture and Weights and Measures specialties. It is expected that this classification will promote to an Inspector II after obtaining the requisite licenses, gaining experience, demonstrating competencies, and accepting greater responsibility. The Agriculture/Weights & Measures InspectorII is the intermediate level position has more experience than the Level I and performs inspections and investigations to determine compliance with the following provisions: California Food and Agricultural Code, California Business and Professions Code, California Code of Regulations, California Health and Safety Code, and Structural Pest Control Act, County ordinances and Federal law pertaining to agriculture, the environment, and weights and measures. Inspects, under supervision, for compliance in the program areas where licensed; issues certificates of inspection and notices of violation; assists in other program areas; prepares investigations for administrative action and/or filing with the District Attorney. The Inspector II level provides direction and guidance on specific assignments to employees at the Inspector I or Agricultural Assistant. The Inspector II will be cross-trained in both the Agriculture and Weights and Measures specialties. It is expected that this classification will promote to an Inspector III after obtaining all eight (8) requisite licenses, gaining additional work experience, demonstrating required competencies, and accepting greater responsibility. The Agriculture/Weights & Measures Inspector III is a lead position and requires the most advanced level of experience in the series. Performs inspections and investigations to determine compliance with the following provisions: California Food and Agricultural Code, California Business and Professions Code, California Code of Regulations, California Health and Safety Code, and Structural Pest Control Act, County Ordinances and Federal law pertaining to agriculture, the environment, and weights and measures. Inspects, under supervision, for compliance in the program areas where licensed; issues certificates of inspection and notices of violation; assists in other program areas; prepares investigations for administrative action and/or filing with the District Attorney. This leadership position is expected to work independently and perform the full array of inspections and investigations. Employees in this class are lead persons for other employees and coordinates activities such as contracts, agreements, and/or departmental programs. This classification exemplifies the mission, vision and values of the Department and may assist in the training of less experienced and temporary personnel. Employees in this class are encouraged to obtain the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner and Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures licenses. To learn more about the Agricultural Commissioner's Office, please click here . Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Technical Services Bargaining Unit for labor relations purposes. Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For a complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Typical Tasks Weights and Measures Inspection, Regulatory, Investigation and Related Activities Inspect, test, seal, or condemn commercially used weights, scales, meters, tanks, and other weighing and measuring devices; Perform contracted inspections for other agencies; Sample petroleum products for minimum quality requirements; Inspect retail petroleum establishments for proper labeling and signage; Conduct investigations to enforce the provisions of the Business and Professions Code and California Code of Regulations; Inspect weigh masters for accuracy, completeness, and proper handling of weigh master certificates; Inspect repairs and installations of commercial devices by device repairman; Prepare cases for presentation in administrative hearings or to the District Attorney or other regulatory agencies; Testify in administrative hearings and court trials; Act as an advocate in civil penalty hearings; Investigate complaints from consumers and other sources; Prepare and maintain records and reports; Organize, prepare, and present information to the public and industry groups, such as continuing education classes; Inspect and test packaged and non-packaged goods for compliance with net content and labeling requirements; Perform sale price inspections to determine if correct sale prices are extended; Provide training to lower series level inspectors; and Train and direct fellow inspectors and extra-help employees. Agricultural Inspection, Regulatory, Investigation and Related Activities Ensure the proper, safe, and efficient use of pesticides as well as protection of public health and safety by monitoring their use through on-site field inspections and record audits of employers and licensed businesses; Inspect agriculturally produced commodities at production, wholesale, and retail levels; Perform phytosanitary inspections and issue certificates that attest cleanliness and quarantine compliance of agricultural commodities; Remove from channels of trade, those products which fail to meet minimum quality and wholesomeness standards, or are deceptively packaged or improperly labeled; Deploy, check, and service traps for the detection of target insects in a regular and timely manner; Conduct commodity inspections and issues standardization certificates; Perform destination inspections on incoming shipments to prevent the introduction of harmful pests; Inspect nursery stock to assure compliance with State laws and regulations; Register pest control operators and farm labor contractors; Evaluate applications for permits to use pesticides designated as "Restricted Use" taking into account: the vicinity of schools, hospitals, recreation areas, and dwellings; problems related to heterogeneous planting of crops; meteorological conditions; honey bee activity; resurgence of secondary pest problems; safety of handlers and field workers; consideration of alternative pesticides or other pest management techniques; Conduct pesticide related investigations and prepare reports of incidents and complaints of human exposure and/or illness, adverse environmental effects, and loss or damage of property and/or crops; Conduct investigations to enforce the provisions of the California Food and Agricultural Code and California Code of Regulations pertaining to protection of various segments of the County engaged in producing or utilizing agricultural and other plant products; Provide information regarding the safe handling and storage of rodenticides; Obtains crop samples in accordance with protocols for residue and seed analysis; Conduct agricultural surveys; Control by permit and disposal order the shipment of products to processing plants; Review pesticide use reports and notices of intent; and Gather and compile data for the publication of the Annual Agricultural Crop Report. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience) AGRICULTURAL/WEIGHTS & MEASURES INSPECTOR I SKILLS/ABILITIES Establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, coworkers, and others contacted in the course of work; Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; Prepare, write and maintain investigation records and reports; Investigate complaints; Organize, prepare and present information to groups and the public; Train and direct fellow Inspectors as needed; Communicate verbally in a clear and effective manner; and Learn, interpret, apply, and enforce laws, regulations, and rules relating to the work of the Agricultural Commissioner's Office. KNOWLEDGE General agricultural and/or weights and measures practices; Public speaking and writing skills; Basic mathematics; and Computer literacy. AGRICULTURAL/WEIGHTS & MEASURES INSPECTOR II SKILLS/ABILITIES D emonstrated skills/abilities with all Inspector I requirements plus: Make oral presentations before groups; Collect and analyze data, commodities, specimens, and evidence; Apply proper scientific methods and principles in performing inspections and investigations; Independently analyze situations and take appropriate action; Perform investigations; testify and act as an expert witness in administrative hearings and prosecutions; Determine the sufficiency and validity of evidence for administrative hearings and prosecutions; Operate and maintain departmental equipment; Plan, organize, and coordinate general work activities; and Train and direct Level I Inspectors and extra-help personnel. KNOWLEDGE Demonstrated knowledge of all Inspector I requirements plus: Provisions of the California Food and Agricultural Code, California Business and Professions Code, and California Code of Regulations as they relate to the Agricultural Commissioner's Office; Duties and responsibilities of the Agricultural Commissioner's Office; General policies and procedures of the County Agricultural Commissioner's Office, the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the Department of Pesticide Regulation; Basic investigative techniques, methods, and report writing; and Principles of administrative hearing and courtroom testimony. AGRICULTURAL/WEIGHTS & MEASURES INSPECTOR III SKILLS/ABILITIES Demonstrated skills/abilities with all Inspector I and II requirements plus: Train and assist in directing Level I and II Inspectors and extra-help personnel by acting as a lead person; Act as an advocate in administrative hearings; Plan, organize, coordinate, and be responsible for completing specific program work activities; and Represent the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer in the Deputy's absence. KNOWLEDGE Demonstrated knowledge of all Inspector I and II requirements plus: Federal, State, and County laws and regulations pertaining to agricultural, environmental, and weights and measures programs; Principles of supervision; and Program organizing and coordinating techniques. We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AGRICULTURAL/WEIGHTS & MEASURES INSPECTOR I Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Biology, Physical Science or a closely related field. The State of California Department of Food and Agriculture County Licensing Program reviews the applicant's college transcripts to make the final determination regarding the applicants qualifications; OR Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 30 semester units, or equivalent, in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, Physical Science, Mathematics, and/or Statistics. The State of California Department of Food and Agriculture County Licensing Program reviews the applicant's college transcripts to make the final determination regarding the applicants qualifications; OR Possession of one (1) or more valid statewide specific category license as a County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist; AND Possession of at least one (1) of the following valid licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture: 1) Pesticide Regulation; 2) Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation; and 3) Weight Verification. Appointment may be made without the required license, but will be provisional pending acquisition of one of the aforementioned inspection licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Failure to obtain one of these licenses within twelve months of appointment may result in termination; AND No previous Inspector/Biologist experience is required for this entry-level position; AND Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License; AND E mployees may be required to use personal transportation during the performance of their duties; AND Possess and maintain a valid California Commercial Driver's License prior to or after appointment for staff assigned to the Heavy Capacity Weight Truck; AND All promotions are subject to the approval of the Department Head. AGRICULTURAL/WEIGHTS & MEASURES INSPECTOR II Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Biology, Physical Science or a closely related field. The State of California Department of Food and Agriculture County Licensing Program reviews the applicant's college transcripts to make the final determination regarding the applicants qualifications; OR Possession of one (1) or more valid statewide specific category license as a County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist; AND Possession of five (5) valid licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Of the five (5) licenses required, three (3) must be Pesticide Regulation, Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation, and Weight Verification, and the other two (2) may be any combination of the following Investigation and Environmental Monitoring, Integrated Pest Management, Commodity Regulation, Measurement Verification, or Transaction and Product Verification; AND One (1) year of full-time paid work experience as an Inspector/Biologist I for a California Agricultural Commissioner or Sealer's office or equivalent; AND Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License; AND Employees may be required to use personal transportation during the performance of their duties; AND Possess and maintain a valid California Commercial Driver's License prior to or after appointment for staff assigned to the Heavy Capacity Weight Truck; AND All promotions are subject to the approval of the Department Head. AGRICULTURAL/WEIGHTS & MEASURES INSPECTOR III Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Biology, Physical Science or a closely related field. The State of California Department of Food and Agriculture County Licensing Program reviews the applicant's college transcripts to make the final determination regarding the applicants qualifications; OR Possession of one (1) or more valid statewide specific category license as a County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist; AND Possession of all eight (8) valid licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture; AND Two (2) years of full-time paid work experience as an Inspector/Biologist II for a California Agricultural Commissioner or Sealer's office or equivalent; AND Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License; AND Employees may be required to use personal transportation during the performance of their duties; AND Possess and maintain a valid California Commercial Driver's License prior to or after appointment for staff assigned to the Heavy Capacity Weight Truck; AND All promotions are subject to the approval of the Department Head. Proof of education (transcripts and/or degree) must be attached at the time of online application submission. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call (209) 525-4730 to make other arrangements. LICENSE Applicants must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and remain free from repeated preventable accidents. Employees may be required to use personal transportation during the performance of their duties. Possess and maintain a valid California Commercial Driver's License prior to or after appointment for staff assigned to the Heavy Capacity Weight Truck. Application and Selection Procedures APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m.. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitment consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County. Application Review and Screening . Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. Written Examination . Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. Oral Examination . Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. Eligible Lists . Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline : June 26 , 2023 Oral Examination : The week of July 17, 2023 Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time, and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County. GENERAL INFORMATION Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary . Closing Date/Time: 6/26/2023 5:00 PM Pacific

The Position This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 5/8/2023 & 6/5/2023 (final) Effective June 18, 2023, a 4% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) will be added to the salary for this class. Under general supervision performs technical and investigative work in criminal cases and civil matters. Positions are typically located in the District Attorney's Office, the Public Defender's Office, or the Investigation Division of the Department of Human Assistance. Investigators in this class investigate a wide variety of crimes, which includes gathering evidence, interviewing and or interrogating and locating witnesses, investigating the scene of the crime, and writing a report of findings. Investigations by the District Attorney's Office focus on the prosecution of criminal violations, including making arrests of suspected criminal violators. Where investigators from the District Attorney's and Public Defender's Office have a broad criminal area of responsibility, investigators at the Department of Human Assistance investigate cases involving fraudulent receipt of public assistance, forgery, internal embezzlements, child care fraud, duplicate aid, fleeing felons, identity theft and have the responsibility to provide integrity for the varied programs administered by the department and may partner with other law enforcement units. Criminal Investigator is a single class with two salary levels (Level I and Level II). Level I is the level at which initial appointments are typically made ; and advancement from the lower to the higher level of the class is at the discretion of the appointing authority, provided the minimum qualifications are met. Criminal Investigator (Level I) is the first working level. In the District Attorney's Office and in the Investigation Division of the Department of Human Assistance it is the first sworn Peace Officer level. Incumbents perform less complex investigative work, or under supervision, perform work requiring advanced methods and techniques of investigation. Criminal Investigator (Level II) is the journey level in this series. Investigators at this level perform a full range of investigative work. Such work may include capital homicide cases. Independent analysis of evidence, use of a broad scope of investigative techniques, ingenuity, and initiative characterize this level. Level II is distinguished from Level I by the assignment of the more difficult investigations and the greater independence with which investigations are conducted, or by leadwork responsibility. Incumbents assigned to Level II generally have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications for the class, at least one year as a Criminal Investigator (Level I) in Sacramento County service or three years as a detective/investigator in a recognized public law enforcement agency. Level 1 - $7,382.82 - $9,423.83/month Level 2 - $8,127.50 - $10,373.88/month Educational Incentives (up to 20% in addition to base pay) : 5% Intermediate P.O.S.T., 5% Advanced P.O.S.T., 5% A.A. Degree (or equivalent - sixty [60] semester units), and 5% B.S. or B.A. Degree. The Sacramento County Employee’s Retirement System (SCERS) is enacted and administered in accordance with the provisions of the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 (1937 Act), and offers optional reciprocity with CALPERS, CALSTRS, and other retirement systems. To learn more, please click on the following link: Reciprocity - Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (scers.org) Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Criminal Investigator (Level II): Criminal investigative techniques and procedures Rules of evidence and court procedures Criminal and civil statutes and case law Techniques of identifying, preserving, and presenting evidence Laws of arrest, search and seizure, service of legal process, and the legal rights of citizens Techniques of interviewing and interrogation Laboratory procedures incident to the investigation of a crime Report writing practices and techniques Various resources available in locating individuals and elementary accounting procedures Criminal Investigator (Level I): Investigative techniques and procedures including the gathering and preservation of evidence Rules of evidence and court procedures Criminal and civil statutes and case law Techniques of interviewing and interrogation Report writing practices and techniques Ability to Criminal Investigator (Level II): Gather, assemble, analyze and evaluate facts and evidence Draw conclusions and make proper recommendations Obtain information through interview and interrogation Evaluate situations and people accurately and adopt an effective course of action Maintain effective working relationships Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence and reports Keep accurate notes and records Read and understand legal codes and cases Assess the credibility of witnesses Testify in court in a direct, clear and concise manner Work effectively with other agencies, commercial enterprises, groups and individuals Criminal Investigator (Level I): Gather, assemble, analyze and evaluate facts and evidence, draw conclusions and make proper recommendations Obtain information through interview and interrogation Evaluate situations and people accurately and adopt an effective course of action Maintain effective working relationships Prepare clear, concise, comprehensive correspondence and reports Work effectively with other agencies, commercial enterprises, groups and individuals Testify in court in a direct, clear and concise manner Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Completion of 18 semester (27 quarter) units of coursework in administration of justice, law enforcement or police science or other related coursework which addresses prevention, discovery, control and treatment of crimes, criminals and criminality, from an accredited college or university. AND Either : Two years in the class of Investigative Assistant in Sacramento County service. Or : Three years as a detective/investigator with a District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, Sheriff's Department, Police Department or other recognized public law enforcement agency whose primary responsibility is the investigation of criminal activity. To meet this experience requirement the majority of time must have been spent performing duties such as gathering evidence, interviewing and locating witnesses, investigating crime scenes, and writing reports of findings to be used in Court in the prosecution or defense of defendants. Note: For the class of Criminal Investigator (Level I and Level II) investigative work which is gained through performance of duties such as patrol, inmate custodial work, accident investigation and the like is not considered qualifying. Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications Driver's License (License Requirement): Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain a valid license may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of employment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and applicable federal and state law. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to positions within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history check, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. Special Requirements Working Conditions: Incumbents must be willing to work irregular hours as individual investigations demand. Certification Requirement: Investigators in the District Attorney's Office and Welfare Fraud Investigation Division are designated peace officers by the Penal Code and must meet P.O.S.T. requirements. Investigators in the Public Defender's Office are not designated peace officers. All applicants to sworn peace officer positions will require the following prior to appointment: Criminal Investigator (Level II): Possession of a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate. Criminal Investigator (Level I): Possession of a certificate of completion from a P.O.S.T. approved basic academy course. AND Must meet all requirements for a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate with the exception of one year's experience as a peace officer. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES ONLY: Every effort is made to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants such as in the selection of test sites, aides, or other equipment which permits the disabled applicants to compete in the examination process. Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out and signed by the applicant and their doctor. This form must be submitted to the Disability Compliance Office, 700 H Street, Room 5720, Sacramento, CA 95814, by the cut-off date or final filing date as listed in this job announcement. Download the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form by clicking here or contact by mail or in person the Sacramento County Employment Services Division or Disability Compliance Office. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586 . Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: 6/5/2023 5:00 PM Pacific

Introduction READ THIS ENTIRE BULLETIN FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REAPPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT THIS IS A REOPENING OF A CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION. If you have previously applied or started an application for the Emergency Services Dispatcher I , Examination #22-1882-01 , please contact the examination analyst, Elaine Lemi, at elaine.lemi@acgov.org to reapply. In order to reapply, you must contact the analyst to have your previous application released back to you. *The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you previously submitted an application and choose to reapply, your new score/disposition will replace your current disposition. If you do not wish to change your score/disposition, you are not required to reapply to this examination. Candidates who received a qualifying score cannot participate in the examination within six (6) months of their disposition notice. Candidates who did not qualify may reapply sixty (60) days from their disposition notice. Candidates who failed any of the exam components (i.e., written, oral exam), may reapply sixty (60) days from the exam date.* Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line. This is a continuous filing exam with filing deadlines on the first Tuesday of each month. DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is a full service law enforcement agency accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for its law enforcement services, its Regional Training Center, and its Dispatch Unit; the American Correctional Association (ACA) for its Detentions and Corrections Division; the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board for its Crime Lab; the Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board for its Explosive Ordinance Unit. Additionally, the agency's health care provider, Wellpath, has experience working with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). The Sheriff's Office has a currentbudget of approximately $600 million and has over 1700 authorized positions, including in excess of 1000 sworn personnel. The agency's Chief Executive Officer is Sheriff / Coroner Yesenia L. Sanchez, who is assisted in the operation of the agency by Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia, Assistant Sheriffs Emmanuel Christy and Colby Staysa. The Sheriff of Alameda County is responsible for a vast array of tasks and duties, including the following: Providing security to the Consolidated Superior Courts Operating the Coroner's Bureau Operating a full-service criminalistics laboratory Performing Civil Process Operating the County Jail (Santa Rita) Operating the County Office of Emergency Services Providing patrol and investigative services to the unincorporated areas of Alameda County Pursuant to contractual agreements, providing patrol and investigative services to the City of Dublin,Oakland International Airport, Highland County Hospital, Social Services, and to the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Conducting a basic academy pursuant to Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements. [ Sheriff's Academy website ] Providing Fish and Game enforcement Project Director of the Narcotics Task Force Serving as the Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force Operating a Marine Patrol Unit in the San Francisco Bay waters. For more detailed information about the agency, visit: Alameda County's Sheriff's Office THE POSITION Under close supervision, to receive training in public safety, emergency compliant taking and radio dispatching methods and techniques; to dispatch personnel and equipment for one or more public safety operations, including Sheriff's Patrol, Fire, Medical, Animal Control Services and Local Government; and to perform related work as required. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Emergency Services Dispatcher I (#1882) . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I Experience: The equivalent of six months of experience in the class of Clerk II or an equivalent or higher level class in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) (Experience must have included public contact.) Or II Experience: The equivalent of six months of general clerical experience that involved public contact and completion of a public safety dispatch training course from an accredited school. Or III The equivalent of six months of general dispatching experience (such as ambulance, service vehicles, etc.). Or IV The equivalent of one year of general clerical experience that involved public contact. Special Requirements: 1. Hearing must be normal in each ear. 2. Ability to type 40 words per minute. 3. A thorough background investigation will be made of all prospective candidates including a psychological exam. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • The highways, main streets, major buildings and geography of Alameda County. • Simple record keeping. Ability to: • Read, write, and alphabetize. • Follow written and oral instructions. • Retain oral information. • Learn the operation of two-way radio and telephone communications equipment. • Speak clearly and concisely in a well-modulated voice. • Learn to dispatch public safety equipment in an effective manner. • Deal tactfully with the public. • React with sound judgment under stress and emergency situations while doing several tasks simultaneously. • Learn statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to communications. • Learn to operate electronic data terminals. • Listen and clarify incoming calls to extract pertinent information. • Write detailed reports. • Condense a message into a clear written passage. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: 1) Applications will be reviewed to determine those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications for the position. 2) Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to take aperformance examination which is includes a typing test and the CritiCall test. CritiCall is a software that tests job-related knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies critical for public safety dispatchers. The following are some of the areas CritiCall will assess (please note, the following is just an example of areas CritiCall tests for and is not necessarily the components candidates will be tested on): reasoning, stress tolerance, decision making & judgment, multitasking, prioritization, map reading, memory recall, comprehension, probability, data entry and decision-making. For more information regarding the CritiCall test, applicants may visit their website at: https://criticall911.com/dispatcher-testing/applicants/ . Candidates who pass the CritiCall test will be invited to the oral examination. 3) The oral examination will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final score. Candidates who pass the oral examination will be placed on a list of candidates that are eligible to be referred to a background investigation, the final step in the examination process. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need To Know" section of our website: www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN - Dates below are for applications received by Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Deadline for Filing: *1st Tuesday of Month, at 5:00 PM Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications: Continuous Typing Test: *Friday, April 21, 2023, through Monday, May 1, 2023, at 1:00 PM CritiCall Performance Exam: *Friday, April 21, 2023, through Monday, May 1, 2023, at 1:00 PM Oral Examination: TBD *Updated 4/21/2023 *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN* Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.organd Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page and clicking on the link 'last notice sent' for the respective recruitment. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received, or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Elaine Lemi | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 272-6434 | elaine.lemi@acgov.org DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Introduction NOW OFFERING $15,000 HIRING BONUS* *Effective August 9, 2020, paid incrementally over 4 years THIS IS A NEWCONTINUOUSEXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary, and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications and supplemental questionnaires will only be accepted on-line. This is a continuous filing exam with filing deadlines on thefirstFriday of each month at 5:00 PM. WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND MILITARY VETERANS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY Veterans who pass the examination process and provide a DD214 that meets the County's criteria will receive additional points added to their final overall score. Please read the announcement in its entirety for important dates and information. DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for its law enforcement services, its Regional Training Center, and its Dispatch Unit; the American Correctional Association (ACA) for its Detentions and Corrections Division; the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board for its Crime Lab; the Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board for its Explosive Ordinance Unit. Additionally, the agency's health care provider, Wellpath, has experience working with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). The Sheriff's Office has a current budget of approximately $600 million and has over 1600 authorized positions, including in excess of 1000 sworn personnel. The agency's Chief Executive Officer is Sheriff / Coroner Yesenia L. Sanchez, who is assisted in the operation of the agency by Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia, Assistant Sheriffs Emmanuel Christy, and Colby Staysa. The Sheriff of Alameda County is responsible for a vast array of tasks and duties, including the following: Providing security to the Consolidated Superior Courts Operating the Coroner's Bureau Operating full-service criminalistics laboratory Performing Civil Process Operating a County Jail (Santa Rita) Operating the County Office of Emergency Services Providing patrol and investigative services to the unincorporated areas of Alameda County Pursuant to contractual agreements, providing patrol and investigative services to the City of Dublin, Oakland International Airport, Highland County Hospital, Social Services, and to the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Conducting a basic academy pursuant to Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements. [ Sheriff's Academy website ] Providing Fish and Game enforcement Project Director of the Narcotics Task Force Serving as the Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force Operating a Marine Patrol Unit in the San Francisco Bay waters. For more detailed information about the agency, visit: Alameda County's Sheriff's Office . THE POSITION Deputy Sheriffs, under general supervision at the higher level (Deputy Sheriff II), and close supervision at the lower level (Deputy Sheriff I), supervise the work and conduct of inmates in a county correctional institution; patrol an area and enforce law and order; receive and serve civil process; maintain order in courts; assist with special investigations; investigates circumstances surrounding death in cases referred to Coroner; under direction, coordinate emergency services programs and volunteer activities; and do related work as required. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Deputy Sheriff II (#8604) . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of eighteen months of experience as a Deputy Sheriff I in the Alameda County classified Service (non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts) and successful completion of a certified P.O.S.T. approved basic academy. OR II (1) A minimum of 36 months full-time experience as a Peace Officer in a California law enforcement agency (municipality, Sheriff, Highway Patrol) with a separation date within 12 months of application date. (2) Successful completion of a certified P.O.S.T. approved basic academy; (3) Attainment of a P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement certificate. AND License : Valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Age : Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment. Citizenship : Candidates are not required to be a US citizen, but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. (SB 960). Special Requirement : Federal law and County policy requires that certain positions in the class of Deputy Sheriff I/II which require a commercial driver's license and the performance of duties defined as "safety sensitive" are subject to post-offer/pre-placement/pre-duty, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. A thorough background investigation will be made of all prospective Deputy Sheriffs. A record of any felony conviction will result in disqualification. Physical Requirement : Hearing must be normal in each ear. Using both eyes, must have far vision of at least 20/100 without glasses, correctable to 20/20 with glasses. Must be free from color blindness and permanent abnormality in either eye. These standards are confined to far vision and color vision. There are additional standards which may apply to other possible specific visual deficiencies. Applicants must be in excellent physical condition with above average strength, endurance and agility, and must meet Commission approved safety member physical standards. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates must possess the following competencies: Ability to : Read, understand, interpret and apply department policies, rules, laws, and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement work. Write clear, concise comprehensive reports. Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, and events. Establish and maintain effective working relations with others. Exert physical force in the apprehension of suspects and in the saving of lives and property. Use good judgment in emergency or critical situations. Identify and address issues, problems, and opportunities. Interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions. Work effectively even when under stress or experiencing conflict. Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing. Perform routine clerical and record keeping duties. Quickly learn and apply the rules, procedures, laws, and regulations relevant to the work. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS ***IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION - PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY*** Candidates must complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT)/Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB). The acceptable pass point for the PAT/WSTB is 320 . Valid WSTB scores must be on the agency's letterhead and reflect the date of the test. Scores are valid for one year from the test date. Valid PAT/WSTB scores must be submitted to the recruitment analyst, Elaine Lemi, at elaine.lemi@acgov.org . In order to be invited to the oral examination, candidates must submit a WSTB score. Failure to submit a valid WSTB score will prevent candidates from moving forward in the recruitment process. Candidates who have not taken the WSTB exam may take the exam with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. To view upcoming test dates andregister, please visit the following link : Physical Abilities Test (PAT)/Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) Test scores must be submitted to the recruitment analyst, Elaine Lemi, at elaine.lemi@acgov.org . THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: 1) A review of candidates' applications and supplemental questionnaire to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. * 2) An Oral Examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. 3) A thorough Background Investigation and Psychological Examination will be made of all prospective Deputy Sheriffs. A record of any felony conviction will result in disqualification. *Candidates must submit a valid PAT/WSTB score in order to move forward in the recruitment process. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. For more information on the Civil Service Selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via e-mail with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN - For applications submitted by the July 7, 2023 , filing deadline. Deadline for Filing: Continuous Review of Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires for Minimum Qualification: Continuous Oral Exam Week of July 24, 2023 Continuous: We will accept applications during thisperiod . All applications must be completed according to the instructions. Incomplete applications, and resumes in lieu of properly completed applications, will not be considered. Applications and supplemental questionnaires will only be accepted electronically,via the County's online application system by 5pm on the deadline for filing. Please note thatcompletingan application template is not the same as submitting an application for this position. To apply for the position, select the "Click Here to Apply" link on the announcement. IMPORTANT: Candidates must submit a valid PAT/WSTB score in order to move forward in the recruitment process. The deadline to submit valid test scores is Friday, July 14, 2023. Veterans' Preference Each applicant entitled to veterans' preference as provided in the Alameda County Civil Service Rules who has served in the armed forces of the United States during a war or campaign as defined by Section 1897 of the Government Code of the State of California and who has been discharged or released under honorable conditions and wishes to claim such preference shall do so by presenting proof of his/her honorable discharge (DD214) from the armed forces of the United States, showing the dates of his/her military service. Each applicant entitled to Disabled Veterans' points as provided in the Alameda County Civil Service Rules, who wishes to claim such preference shall additionally present proof of military-connected disability from the United States Veterans Administration. U.S. military veterans (including applicants already employed by the County of Alameda) intending to claim preferential consideration pursuant to Alameda County Civil Service Rules must present proof of honorable discharge or release (DD Form 214) concurrent with this application but in no event later than the final step in the recruitment process (usually the oral interview.) To claim veteran's preference, proof must be presented during check in on the date of the applicant's scheduled oral interview. Failure to submit proof by this date will forfeit the applicant's claim to veterans' preference in such examination. Candidates will be required to presenta valid photoI.D. for admittance to each phase of the examination, i.e., driver's license, military I.D., Passport, or California Department of Motor Vehicle's I.D. card. *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN* Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statues. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g., At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g., theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page and clicking on the link 'last notice sent' for the respective recruitment. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Elaine Lemi | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 272-6434 | elaine.lemi@acgov.org DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: Continuous