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Job Summary Do you desire a position where you make a difference in people's lives and serve justice? If so, the place to find that dream job is with the Mohave County Superior Court and Probation. This is the entry level class in the Juvenile Detention Officer series. Under general supervision, undertakes and performs a variety of entry level tasks, duties, and services related to overseeing, monitoring and managing juveniles held in the Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center. Juvenile Detention Officer Recruits (JDOR) are eligible to be assigned as a Juvenile Detention Officer I upon successful completion of a one (1) year probationary period, passing the JDOI exam, current with all COJET requirements, and no disciplinary actions within the last 12 months. Time is spent learning the different aspects of the duties of a Juvenile Detention Officer through on-the-job trainings, attendance at the Detention Officer Academy and participation in department structured trainings. An employee in this classification may be assigned to work day/swing or the graveyard shift. To Apply: 1. Note: Resumes are considered supplemental information only. Failure to complete the entire online application, including fully detailing all education and experience, will likely result in disqualification. Please read and follow the Superior Court Application Instructions . 2. Complete and submit online application AND print and complete Probation Department Supplemental Packet Submit the Probation Supplemental Packet to Superior Court Human Resources at 401 E. Spring St., Kingman, AZ 86401. Note : Your application will not be screened until this packet is received by Superior Court Human Resources.Be sure your packet is notarized as well. Mohave County has 1200 miles of coastline, 300+ days of sunshine and a low cost of living. Explore all that Mohave County has to offer at http://www.mohavedevelopment.org/liveandplay/live-play/ Essential Job Functions Please see job description . Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or GED AND some experience working with juveniles OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT Must complete annual training as required by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET). Must possess a valid State of Arizona Driver's License at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position. Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County. Must obtain within sixty (60) days of employment and must maintain defensive driving certification and first aid/CPR certification.Depending on assignment, may be required to obtain and maintain van driver's license. Employees are subject to immediate callout when an emergency, disaster or breach of homeland security occurs. Employees shall be available, unless excused, to ensure the court is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/ or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and acts of terrorism. This may require assisting other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary and the working of unusual, long hours over an extended period of time with infrequent breaks or rest periods. An employee who is working with an accommodation must meet with their supervisor and division head to discuss their requirement for response. Minimum of 21 years of age; U.S. citizen or have legal resident status. Must successfully pass a pre-employment character and fitness background investigation, including but not limited to: fingerprinting and criminal history records check, Department of Child Safety (DCS) Central Registry check, (MVD) driving records check, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and submit to and pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen. This is a safety sensitive position. Closing Date/Time:

Position Description The Monterey County Probation Department is seeking experienced individuals to fill vacancies for Juvenile Institutions Officer II.  Incumbents in this classification are expected to work independently with general supervision. Must be able to provide counseling services and maintain safety and security for juveniles in custody. Other duties of the position include providing situational counseling according to individual and group needs, explaining and participating in the enforcement of facility rules and regulations, providing transportation to and from the institutions, supervising vocational work crews, and preparing written reports and evaluations.  Juvenile Institutions Officer II must have the ability to maintain consistent and regular attendance as well as the ability to work well with others. Serves as a mentor/coach for new Juvenile Institutions Officer I. To qualify for this position, you must have at least 12 months experience working as a Juvenile Institutions Officer I and/or equivalent position in a detention facility and have completed the required training (Juvenile CORE, S.T.C.). The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill permanent or temporary vacancies as they arise. Examples of Duties Maintains discipline, security, safety and proper health measures for wards of juvenile institutions. Completes written reports and documentation pertaining to juvenile's progress and behavior. Develops, organizes and conducts recreational activities, work skill programs and counseling sessions. May be required to transport and supervise youth in and out of the facility. Physically intervenes in physical confrontations between youth or between youth and staff; and conducts searches as required. Conducts intake and release procedures. Examples of Experience/Education/Training MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must have completed required training for California Standards and Training for Corrections (S.T.C.) and be certified by the Corrections Standard Authority. Must have completed the Juvenile Institutions Officer core training course in the Standards and Training for Corrections Program, as demonstrated by satisfactory level of proficiency or relevant achievement tests. Must possess a certificate in Laws of Arrest, Search, and Seizure. The Ideal Candidate will Possess: Working knowledge of: Physical and psychological development patterns of children and adolescents;  Factors contributing to delinquent behaviors and attitudes of juveniles and adults; Techniques for supervising and directing work and leisure time activities; Practices and procedures utilized in the detention, custody and care of juvenile delinquents; Principles and practices of counseling within a rehabilitative setting; Basic interviewing and investigative techniques and procedures; Principles and practices of First Aid and CPR. Skill and Ability to: 1. Maintain objective attitude and relationships with delinquent juveniles and probationers; 2. Interview and counsel individuals from diverse social, economic and ethnic backgrounds; 3. Write clear and concise reports of observations and incidents; 4. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; 5. Respond appropriately to stressful and potentially violent situations. 6. Ability to lift, carry, or drag heavy objects such as a disabled person or equipment Desirable Abilities: Bilingual communication skill in Spanish/English is highly desirable.  Additional Information Working Conditions: May come in contact with infectious organisms, such as body fluids, blood, waste material and contaminated water; may be exposed to or come in contact with chemical materials such as toxic fumes, allergens or dust.   Conditions of Employment: Work flexible hours, including shift work, weekends and holidays as required by assignment. Wear a uniform, and use officer safety equipment as required by assignment. Possess a valid California Class C Driver's License by time of appointment and have a satisfactory driving record.  Pre-employment requirements include, but are not limited to:  Must satisfactorily meet the standards of Monterey County Probation Department Hiring Authority in the following: Background Investigation, Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Test, Physical Agility Test, and Psychological Evaluation.   Juvenile Institutions Officer II positions have Peace Officer status, and the following requirements in Government Code 1029, 1029.1, 1031 and Penal Code 830.5 shall apply. Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.  Must be at least 18 years of age.  High School diploma or GED (average standard score of 45, with no score less than 35). No felony convictions.   APPLICATION SUBMITTAL & SELECTION PROCEDURES or PROCESSES The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. The competitive process includes submittal of required application materials: a completed Monterey County Application and response to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Applicants who fail to complete a Monterey County Application and response to Supplemental Questions will not be considered for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application information or materials. Application materials will be competitively evaluated.  Those applicants who are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.  To further assess applicant's possession of required qualifications, this recruitment may include a written examination, a pre-interview writing exercise, and may include other performance examination(s). Applications may be obtained from and submitted to: Monterey County Human Resources Department 168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor, Salinas, CA  93901 Phone:  831-755-5116       FAX:  831-757-5792  Job Hotline: Salinas (831) 755-5126 or Monterey (831) 647-7726 Or APPLY ON-LINE at  www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel BENEFITS Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package (M Bargaining Unit) including: Health Insurance:  Flexible Benefit Allowance Retirement Plan:  New PERS members: 2% @ 57 Retirement Plan.  10% of PERS contribution is paid by Employee. Paid Holidays:  10 days per year + Christmas Eve when Dec. 24th falls on Mon-Thurs. Floating Holiday:  1 Vacation:  Maximum of 12 days per year for the first 2 years.  The rate increases after 2, 10, 18, 21, 25 years of service. Paid Sick Leave:  10 days per year Life Insurance:  $10,000 term paid by the County Deferred Compensation:  the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program Disability:  The County participates in this program Medicare: The County participates in this program   Further information regarding benefits may be obtained from our web site at  www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel .  The information listed above is a general summary of benefits for this position.  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 M Unit Memorandum of Understanding prevail over this listing.  If you are hired into a temporary position in this classification, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed above.   NOTE: If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please call the Management Analyst for the Probation Office at (831) 755-3916. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.                       THE COUNTY OF MONTEREY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Closing Date/Time:

THE HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT is seeking qualified candidates to ensure the safety and welfare of arrestees and inmates, as well as officers and jail staff.   The ideal candidate will have experience in a law enforcement, military confinement or mental health environment, have a nursing certification (i.e. RN, LVN, LPT), have good command presence and able to deal with all types and manner of society. Huntington Beach is the only Type 1 jail in Orange County. JOB SUMMARY  Under moderate supervision, takes custody or arrestees and oversees safety and well being of inmates; renders required medical procedures of arrestees and inmates. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS  Detention Officer, Nurse is a non-sworn classification.   Differs from Detention Officer in that Detention Officer, Nurse, performs the full duties of a nurse as well as the duties of a Detention Officer. Examples of Essential Duties Obtains information from arresting officers and arrestees for booking purposes Books and processes arrestees, including taking of photographs and fingerprints; assigns cells Receives and stores inmate property and monies Conducts pat down searches, strip searches, and visible body cavity searches as determined by law Oversees the proper operational control of the jail infirmary and medical supplies Conducts pre-detention medical screenings; draws blood samples; obtains DNA samples; assesses physical, mental and development condition of arrestees Performs breathalyzer tests and collects urine specimens Advises inmates of their rights and ensures rights are respected Ensures  health and welfare of inmates during period of detainment Administers emergency first aid care Dispenses prescription medication under the direction of a licensed physician; if necessary, provides over-the-counter non-prescription medication Determines if transport to a medical facility is needed, followed by tracking and logging of same Cites out misdemeanors after performing thorough records checks Ensures all requirements are met before processing releases and handling bail money Releases minors to parents Supervises sentenced inmate workers Completes all necessary reports; testifies in courts; cooperates with other law enforcement agencies Handles billing inquiries from medical facilities and coordinates payment Performs other related duties as assigned The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification.  The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying.  A typical combination includes: Knowledge of:    - Applicable federal and state laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations regarding the detainment and care of inmates and arrestees - State health and medical regulations, policies and procedures regulating the medical care and treatment afforded incarcerated persons  - Physical restraint techniques Ability to:   - Enforce laws, rules and regulations in the detainment of arrestees and inmates - Gain compliance from and restrain individuals without causing physical harm - Search arrestees held in custody to identify contraband and possible dangerous items - Perform pre-detention medical screenings; draw blood in a safe and efficient manner - Render basic first-aid and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation; operate an automated external defibrillator - Read, comprehend and utilize instructions, manuals and other materials - Prepare and maintain records and reports - Operate standard office and law enforcement equipment and tools - Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing - Analyze problems and rationally and calmly take effective action in emergency and stressful situations - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work - Effectively deal with complex and fast-paced situations on a continual basis Education:  High school diploma or equivalent. Experience:   One (1) year's experience as a nurse working in a mental health, emergency, other medical facility or jail/correctional facility. Background Investigation: Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation. License/Certificates:  A valid California Driver's License and an acceptable driving record are required by time of appointment.   License as an RN, LVN or LPT is required. and must be attached to this application.  Failure to attach the license will result in disqualification. OUT OF STATE CANDIDATES: Must obtain a California nursing license prior to appointment. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Must successfully complete the State of California approved Adult Correctional Officer CORE Course training prior to completion of the one (1) year probationary period. Must be available to work all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISASTER SERVICE WORKER In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.   APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE An official on-line application must be completed in its entirety .  Incomplete applications will not be accepted.   Applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education, and training.  Note:  Not all candidates meeting minimum requirements will be invited to test. A copy of the nursing degree or certification must be uploaded and attached to the on-line application.   Applications without these attachments will be disqualified.  Note: Applicants that possess a degree but not licensure by time of application must obtain licensure prior to completion of background investigation, if selected. Candidates best meeting the needs of the department will be invited to the written examination (Pass/Fail) , testing date TBD. The written test is a state standardized test for Adult Correction Officers in accordance with California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC).  Candidates receiving a passing score on the written exam will be invited to the physical agility exam (Pass/Fail), testing date TBD . The exam consists of: 165 pound dummy drag for 25 feet, 10 Straight leg push-ups and 165 pound dummy lift for 1 minute, a 150 yard sprint through obstacles in 30 seconds, and a 50 yard jog with a 30 pound pack while ascending stairs in 20 seconds . Candidates passing the physical agility exam will be given an interview time for  later that same day. Candidates successful at passing every testing component will be placed on an employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The employment eligible list is valid for up to one year, unless exhausted sooner. Candidates considered for hire must undergo a comprehensive background investigation, which includes (but is not limited to) LiveScan fingerprinting, polygraph exam, credit check, reference/employer checks, DOJ and FBI checks, etc. Upon completion of the background investigation and receipt of a conditional job offer, candidates must undergo a psychological and medical exam, as well as a drug test. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification. PLEASE NOTE : Our primary means of communication with applicants/candidates is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application. Physical Tasks & Environmental Conditions Incumbents must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed Work involves exposure to potential physical harm, infectious illnesses, and persons who may be inebriated, uncooperative, and/or emotionally unstable. There is frequent need to stand, reach overhead, sit, stoop, walk, work in confined spaces, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.  Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 165 pounds) and perform other physical activities.  Must be able to perform prolonged bouts of aerobic work without experiencing fatigue or exhaustion and exert maximum muscular force for a brief period of time.  Must utilize approved safety equipment and protective gear. Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.   COMMON DISQUALIFIERS - Civilian Please review the following common disqualifiers. If any items listed pertain to you, you will be automatically disqualified in the background investigation. You may, at this time want to screen yourself and withdraw prior to starting the recruitment process. Illegal use or possession of drugs The following examples of illegal drug use or possession will be considered automatic disqualifiers for applicants, with no exceptions: Any adult use or possession of a drug classified as a hallucinogenic within three years prior to application for employment. Any adult use or possession of marijuana within one year prior to application for employment. Any other illegal adult use or possession of a drug not mentioned above (including cocaine) within three years prior to application for employment. Any illegal adult use or possession of a drug while employed in any law enforcement capacity, military police, or as a student enrolled in college accredited courses related to the criminal justice field. Any adult manufacture or cultivation of a drug or illegal substance. Failure to divulge to the Department any information about personal illegal use or possession of drugs. Any drug test of the applicant, during the course of the hiring process, where illegal drugs are detected. The following examples of illegal drug use or possession will be considered in relationship to the overall background of that individual and may result in disqualification: Any illegal use or possession of a drug as a juvenile. Any illegal adult use or possession of a drug that does not meet the criteria of the automatic disqualifiers specified above (e.g., marijuana use longer than one year ago or cocaine use longer than three years.) Any illegal or unauthorized use of prescription medications. Motor Vehicle Operations Receipt of three or more moving violations (or any single violation of a potential life threatening violation, such as reckless driving, speed contest, suspect of a pursuit, etc.) within three years prior to application. Moving violations for which there is a factual finding of innocence shall not be included. Involvement as a driver in two or more chargeable (at fault) collisions within three years prior to date of application. A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within three years prior to application or any two convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Arrests Conviction of any criminal offense classified as a misdemeanor under California law within three years prior to application. Conviction for two or more misdemeanor offenses under California law as an adult. Conviction of any offense classified as a misdemeanor under California law while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers.) Admission(s) of having committed any act amounting to a felony (including felony-misdemeanor offenses) under California law, as an adult, within five years prior to application or while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers.) Admission(s) of administrative conviction of any act while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers) involving lying, falsification of any official report or document, or theft. Admission(s) of any act of domestic violence as defined by law, committed as an adult. Admission(s) of any criminal act, whether misdemeanor or felony, committed against children including but not limited to: molesting or annoying children, child abduction, child abuse, lewd and lascivious acts with a child, or indecent exposure. Acts of consensual unlawful intercourse accomplished between two minors shall not be included, unless more than four years difference in age existed at the time of the acts. Having any outstanding warrant of arrest at time of application. Conviction of a felony under Federal or California Law. Integrity Any material misstatement of fact or significant admission/omission during the application or background process may be disqualifying, including inconsistent statements made during the initial background interview (Personal History Statement or Supplemental Questionnaire) or polygraph examination or discrepancies between this background investigation and other investigations conducted by other law enforcement agencies. Any forgery, alteration, or intentional omission of material facts on an official employment application document or sustained episodes of academic cheating. Tattoos Employees shall not display any tattoos, body art, brand, scarification or mutilation while on-duty or when wearing any part of the Police uniform. All visible tattoos, body art, brands, scarification or mutilation shall be covered by an approved uniform or by wearing a skin patch of neutral tone. This policy also does not apply to Police Recruits while they are attending a Police Academy or participating in Academy sponsored functions. The policy will apply to Police Recruits while they are performing any official duty, in uniform, outside of the Police Academy. Body Art Body piercing or alteration to any area of the body visible in any authorized uniform or attire that is a deviation from normal anatomical features and which is not medically required is prohibited. Such body alteration includes, but is not limited to: Tongue splitting or piercing. The complete or transdermal implantation of any material other than hair replacement. Abnormal shaping of the ears, eyes, nose or teeth. Branding or scarification. Work Traits Having been disciplined by any employer (including military) as an adult for abuse of leave, gross insubordination, dereliction of duty , or persistent failure to follow established policies and regulations. Having been involuntarily dismissed (for any reason other than layoff) from two or more employers as an adult. Having held more than seven paid positions with different employers within the past four years, or more than 15 paid positions with different employers in the past ten years (excluding military). Students who attend school away from their permanent legal residence may be excused from this requirement. Having undergone personal bankruptcy more than once, having current financial obligations for which legal judgments have not been satisfied, currently having wages garnished, or any other history of financial instability. Uttering any epithet derogatory of another person's race, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation. Having been disciplined by any employer as an adult for fighting in the workplace.

The  ideal candidate  will have experience performing work requiring public contact in a law enforcement environment and training or experience involving the custody, restraint or detention of inmates. In addition, PER CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE • 4021, AN APPROPRIATELY TRAINED FEMALE CUSTODIAL PERSON MUST BE ASSIGNED, AVAILABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE FOR THE SUPERVISION OF FEMALE PRISONERS CONFINED IN ANY LOCAL DETENTION FACILITY. AS SUCH, FOR THIS PARTICULAR RECRUITMENT, BASED ON 42 U.S.C. • 2000E-2(E), BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION (BFOQ), THE CITY SEEKS A FEMALE CUSTODIAN.  THE HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT is seeking qualified candidates to ensure the safety and welfare of arrestees and inmates, as well as officers and jail staff.  The ideal candidate will have experience in a law enforcement or military confinement environment, have good command presence and able to deal with all types and manner of society. JOB SUMMARY Under moderate supervision, takes custody of arrestees and oversees the safety and well being of inmates; controls security of the City jail. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Differs from the position of Police Officer in that the Detention Officer is a non-sworn position responsible for the custody of inmates detained in City jail facilities while a Police Officer is a sworn law enforcement position responsible for patrolling an assigned area by car, motorcycle, or foot to prevent crime and maintain law and order. Examples of Essential Duties Obtains information from arresting officers and arrestees for booking purposes Books and processes arrestees, including taking of photographs and fingerprints; assigns cells Receives and stores inmate property and monies Conducts pat down searches, strip searches, and visible body cavity searches as determined by law Performs breathalyzer tests and collects urine specimens Advises inmates of their rights and ensures rights are respected Ensures  the health and welfare of inmates during period of detainment Reviews and prepares all citations for release from custody of detainees charged with misdemeanor offenses in accordance with the California Penal Code Ensures all requirements are met before processing releases and handling bail money Releases minors to parents Supervises inmate workers Completes all necessary reports; testifies in court; cooperates with other law enforcement agencies Transports detained persons by bus or van to and from locations outside the City jail (i.e. courthouse, other jail facilities) Performs other related duties as assigned The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed within this job classification.  The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying.  A typical combination includes: Knowledge of: - Applicable federal and state laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations regarding the detainment and care of inmates and arrestees - Physical restraint and control techniques - Practices and procedures of working within a law enforcement environment - Security considerations and measures Ability to: - Enforce laws, rules and regulations in the detainment of arrestees and inmates - Gain compliance from and restrain individuals without causing physical harm - Search arrestees held in custody to identify contraband and possible dangerous items - Read, comprehend, interpret and utilize instructions, manuals and other materials - Prepare and maintain records and reports - Operate standard office and law enforcement equipment and tools - Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing - Analyze problems and rationally and calmly take effective action in emergency and stressful situations - Utilize fire related equipment in a corrections environment during a crisis - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work - Effectively deal with complex and fast-paced situations on a continual basis Education:   High school diploma or equivalent. Experience:   One (1) year's experience performing work requiring public contact or customer service, preferably in a law enforcement environment.  Training or experience involving the custody, restraint or detention of inmates is highly desirable. Background Investigation: Must successfully pass a comprehensive background review, screening and investigation. License/Certificates:  Possession of valid California Class C driver license and an acceptable driving record are required by time of appointment.  A California Class B commercial driver license with passenger endorsement is required prior to completion of the one-year probationary period. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Must successfully complete the State of California approved Adult Correctional Officer CORE Course training prior to completion of the one-year probationary period. Must be available to work all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays.  Assignments are restricted based on the need to work with same sex inmates as dictated by law. Employees assigned to positions requiring a commercial driver license for operating a City vehicle in the performance of field duties are mandated to be enrolled in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program.  Positions in this classification are deemed safety sensitive under Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug and alcohol testing regulations. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISASTER SERVICE WORKER In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE An official on-line application must be completed in its  entirety .  Incomplete applications will not be accepted.   Applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education, and training.  Note:  Not all candidates meeting minimum requirements will be invited to test. Candidates best meeting the needs of the department will be invited to the written examination (Pass/Fail)  tentatively scheduled for March 10, 2020.  The written test is a state standardized test for Adult Correction Officers in accordance with California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). Candidates receiving an acceptable score on the written examination will be invited to the physical agility exam (Pass/Fail),  tentatively scheduled for March 26, 2020 or March 27, 2020 . The exam consists of: 165 pound dummy drag for 25 feet, 10 Straight leg push-ups and 165 pound dummy lift for 1 minute, a 150 yard sprint through obstacles in 30 seconds, and a 50 yard jog with a 30 pound pack while ascending stairs in 20 seconds . Candidates passing the physical agility exam will be given an interview time for  later that same day ( March 26, 2020 or March 27, 2020) . Candidates successful at passing every testing component will be placed on an employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The employment eligible list is valid for up to one year, unless exhausted sooner. Candidates considered for hire must undergo a comprehensive background investigation, which includes (but is not limited to) LiveScan fingerprinting, polygraph exam, credit check, reference/employer checks, DOJ and FBI checks, etc. Upon completion of the background investigation and receipt of a conditional job offer, candidates must undergo a psychological and medical exam, as well as a drug test. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification. PLEASE NOTE :  Our primary means of communication with applicants/candidates is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid  email  address on your application. Physical Tasks & Environmental Conditions Incumbents must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Work involves exposure to potential physical harm, infectious illnesses, and persons who may be inebriated, uncooperative, and/or emotionally unstable.  There is frequent need to stand, reach overhead, sit, stoop, walk, work in confined spaces, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.  Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 165 pounds) and perform other physical activities.  Must be able to perform prolonged bouts of aerobic work without experiencing fatigue or exhaustion and exert maximum muscular force for a brief period of time.  Must utilize approved safety equipment and protective gear. Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis. COMMON DISQUALIFIERS - Civilian Please review the following common disqualifiers. If any items listed pertain to you, you will be automatically disqualified in the background investigation. You may, at this time want to screen yourself and withdraw prior to starting the recruitment process. Illegal use or possession of drugs The following examples of illegal drug use or possession will be considered automatic disqualifiers for applicants, with no exceptions: Any adult use or possession of a drug classified as a hallucinogenic within three years prior to application for employment. Any adult use or possession of marijuana within one year prior to application for employment. Any other illegal adult use or possession of a drug not mentioned above (including cocaine) within three years prior to application for employment. Any illegal adult use or possession of a drug while employed in any law enforcement capacity, military police, or as a student enrolled in college accredited courses related to the criminal justice field. Any adult manufacture or cultivation of a drug or illegal substance. Failure to divulge to the Department any information about personal illegal use or possession of drugs. Any drug test of the applicant, during the course of the hiring process, where illegal drugs are detected. The following examples of illegal drug use or possession will be considered in relationship to the overall background of that individual and may result in disqualification: Any illegal use or possession of a drug as a juvenile. Any illegal adult use or possession of a drug that does not meet the criteria of the automatic disqualifiers specified above (e.g., marijuana use longer than one year ago or cocaine use longer than three years.) Any illegal or unauthorized use of prescription medications. Motor Vehicle Operations Receipt of three or more moving violations (or any single violation of a potential life threatening violation, such as reckless driving, speed contest, suspect of a pursuit, etc.) within three years prior to application. Moving violations for which there is a factual finding of innocence shall not be included. Involvement as a driver in two or more chargeable (at fault) collisions within three years prior to date of application. A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within three years prior to application or any two convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Arrests Conviction of any criminal offense classified as a misdemeanor under California law within three years prior to application. Conviction for two or more misdemeanor offenses under California law as an adult. Conviction of any offense classified as a misdemeanor under California law while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers.) Admission(s) of having committed any act amounting to a felony (including felony-misdemeanor offenses) under California law, as an adult, within five years prior to application or while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers.) Admission(s) of administrative conviction of any act while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers) involving lying, falsification of any official report or document, or theft. Admission(s) of any act of domestic violence as defined by law, committed as an adult. Admission(s) of any criminal act, whether misdemeanor or felony, committed against children including but not limited to: molesting or annoying children, child abduction, child abuse, lewd and lascivious acts with a child, or indecent exposure. Acts of consensual unlawful intercourse accomplished between two minors shall not be included, unless more than four years difference in age existed at the time of the acts. Having any outstanding warrant of arrest at time of application. Conviction of a felony under Federal or California Law. Integrity Any material misstatement of fact or significant admission/omission during the application or background process may be disqualifying, including inconsistent statements made during the initial background interview (Personal History Statement or Supplemental Questionnaire) or polygraph examination or discrepancies between this background investigation and other investigations conducted by other law enforcement agencies. Any forgery, alteration, or intentional omission of material facts on an official employment application document or sustained episodes of academic cheating. Tattoos Employees shall not display any tattoos, body art, brand, scarification or mutilation while on-duty or when wearing any part of the Police uniform. All visible tattoos, body art, brands, scarification or mutilation shall be covered by an approved uniform or by wearing a skin patch of neutral tone. This policy also does not apply to Police Recruits while they are attending a Police Academy or participating in Academy sponsored functions. The policy will apply to Police Recruits while they are performing any official duty, in uniform, outside of the Police Academy. Body Art Body piercing or alteration to any area of the body visible in any authorized uniform or attire that is a deviation from normal anatomical features and which is not medically required is prohibited. Such body alteration includes, but is not limited to: Tongue splitting or piercing. The complete or transdermal implantation of any material other than hair replacement. Abnormal shaping of the ears, eyes, nose or teeth. Branding or scarification. Work Traits Having been disciplined by any employer (including military) as an adult for abuse of leave, gross insubordination, dereliction of duty , or persistent failure to follow established policies and regulations. Having been involuntarily dismissed (for any reason other than layoff) from two or more employers as an adult. Having held more than seven paid positions with different employers within the past four years, or more than 15 paid positions with different employers in the past ten years (excluding military). Students who attend school away from their permanent legal residence may be excused from this requirement. Having undergone personal bankruptcy more than once, having current financial obligations for which legal judgments have not been satisfied, currently having wages garnished, or any other history of financial instability. Uttering any epithet derogatory of another person's race, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation. Having been disciplined by any employer as an adult for fighting in the workplace.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PROBATION DEPARTMENT EXAM NUMBER: F8655G FIRST DAY OF FILING: NOVEMBER 19, 2019 AT 8:00 A.M. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD . PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IF THEY WISH. FILING DATES: NOVEMBER 19, 2019 - UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Detention Services Officer positions hold the status of sworn, peace officers in the Probation Department. (Please see the Requirements and Special Requirement Information sections for additional information on peace officer requirements and the Background Investigation process). Positions supervise the activities of minors who are detained in juvenile halls. Incumbents serve as a member of a small team responsible for the order and security of a unit of probation youth, transports minors to medical care facilities and/or courts or other locations, and provides situational counseling, as necessary. Detention Services Officers must be able to physically restrain combative probation youth. Essential Job Functions ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Supervises detained probation youth in their activities within the unit, on work assignments, during recreation periods, on medical or dental appointments, or awaiting court appearances. Maintains order and control of a unit and takes appropriate action in connection with rule infractions or other disturbances. Maintains institutional security and takes appropriate action to prevent escapes. Supervises the movement of probation youth within and outside the facility. Controls and restrains combative or emotionally disturbed probation youth. Observes and records the behavior of probation youth and confers with the supervisor about problematic probation youth. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS Completion of 60 semester* or 90 quarter* units from an accredited college including course work in the behavioral or social sciences such as psychology, sociology or criminology. Candidates must meet the qualifications for designation as a Peace Officer within the Probation Department, including, but not limited to: 1) No Felony Convictions 2) U.S. Citizen -OR- permanent resident alien who is eligible for, and has applied for citizenship 3) At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment Appointees will be required to meet State-mandated CORE training requirements as defined by Standards for Training in Corrections. PHYSICAL CLASS 4 - Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. LICENSE A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION Supplemental Questionnaire As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be utilized as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the selection requirements and standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Probation Department. Applicants who fail the supplemental questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply. Candidates must be able to pass a thorough BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION which may include, but is not limited to, the following: 1) Live Scan and Criminal Records Check 2) Polygraph Examination or Computer Voice Stress Analyzer Test 3) Psychological Examination 4) Medical and Drug Screening Examination 5) Credit Check 6) Juvenile Corrections Officer Core physical agility examination NOTE: IF YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR A PEACE OFFICER POSITION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND HAVE BEEN DISQUALIFIED AS PART OF THE BACKGROUND PROCESS WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED. Candidates who are found unsuitable for employment will be removed from the eligible register pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04 including but not limited to the following: Who is addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors or narcotics or habit-forming drugs; Who is guilty of conduct not compatible with County employment, whether or not it amounts to a crime; Who has been dismissed or has resigned in lieu of discharge from any position, public or private, for any cause which would be a cause for dismissal from County service; or whose record of employment has not been satisfactory in the County service, or with any other agency or firm; Who has abandoned any position in County service or been absent from duty without leave of absence duly granted; Who has made material false statement or who has attempted any deception or fraud in connection with this or any other civil service examinations; Who refuses to execute the oath as prescribed by law; Who refuses to be fingerprinted; Who refuses to take or fails to pass the prescribed medical examination *IN ORDER TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST IDENTIFY THE NUMBER OF UNITS COMPLETED OR LEVEL OF DEGREE ON THE JOB APPLICATION AND ATTACH/UPLOAD IN NEOGOV A LEGIBLE COPY OF THE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS FROM THE ACCREDITED INSTITUTION WHICH SHOWS THE AREA OF SPECIALIZATION WITH REGISTRAR'S SIGNATURE AND OR SCHOOL SEAL WITH YOUR APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF FILING IN NEOGOV OR DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS OR YOUR APPLICATION MAY BE REJECTED. Positions to this class will be required to possess a certificate of completion of a 40-hour introductory training course on the laws of arrest under Penal Code Section 832 and Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) within 90 days of appointment to the position. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of two (2) parts: Part I: A written test (Juvenile Corrections Officer) developed and validated by the Board of State and Community Corrections. The Juvenile Corrections Officer written test covers Following Written Directions, Reading Comprehension, Writing Clarity, Writing Details, Accuracy with Forms and Coded Information, and Work Attitudes, weighted 70%. Candidates who do not pass the Juvenile Corrections Officer written test will be notified by mail and will not be invited to Part II of the examination. RESULTS CANNOT BE GIVEN OVER THE PHONE. SCORE TRANSFERS Any passing score for previous Juvenile Corrections Officer written test examinations administered after October 4, 2014 will have their written responses for the identical test part(s) automatically transferred to this exam and will proceed to part II of this examination. Part II: An interview covering Emotional Control, Adaptability, Interpersonal Sensitivity, Objectivity/Tolerance, Listening Comprehension, Oral Communication, Selective Attention, Multi-tasking, Applied Memorization, Assertiveness, Attention to Detail, weighted 30%. This exam contains test parts that may be used in the future for new exams. Your score may be transferred to the new exam and you may not be allowed to retake any identical test parts. Candidates must qualify based on the Supplemental Questionnaire and achieve a passing score of 70% on all weighted test parts of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. TEST PREPARATION RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP CANDIDATES PREPARE FOR EMPLOYMENT TESTS Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for the written Juvenile Corrections Officer test at http://file.lacounty.gov/probation/cms1_221877.pdf or on the Probation website at https://probation.lacounty.gov under Candidate Orientation Booklet. To access the Los Angeles County Probation Department Pre-Academy Fitness Guide, click here: http://file.lacounty.gov/probation/cms1_248934.pdf While these study guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review ALL related materials you deem necessary. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and the names of candidates that qualify based on the Supplemental Questionnaire and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the weighted test parts of the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of eighteen (18) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every eighteen (18) months. VACANCY INFORMATION The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies located in the Los Angeles County Probation Department. AVAILABLE SHIFT Any ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All applicants must enter a current/updated mailing and email address at the time of filing as NOTICES MAY BE SENT BY MAIL OR EMAIL . Entering an invalid mailing/email address may result in the rejection of your application during the examination process. To update information, applicants must make changes to their profile at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applications must be filed online via NEOGOV electronic submission ONLY. Applications submitted by US Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. To apply for this examination, click on the green " Apply " button located on this posting. Your application must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing. Visit the NEOGOV website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty Applicants may upload required or additional documents (i.e. copy of degree, certification, etc.) as attachment(s) at the time of filing in NEOGOV. If you are unable to attach the required and/or additional documents at the time of filing, you may email to examinations@probation.lacounty.gov during the examination process or your application may be rejected. Please include your name, examination number, and examination title. Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification. This exam may close at any time without prior notice. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record and will result in an automatic rejection of your application. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have CLEARLY shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Please fill out the application completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, date completed, and number of credit and/or certificates earned. All information and records are subject to verification. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. This exam may close at any time without prior notice. FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION INCLUDING THE NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) OF YOUR EMPLOYER(S), YOUR JOB TITLE(S); SALARY; BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES; THE FUNCTIONS PERFORMED INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF YOUR ROLE, LEVEL OF INVOLVEMENT, INDEPENDENCE, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE SIZE OF YOUR ORGANIZATION, COMPLEXITY AND LEVEL OF ACCOUNTABILITY RELATED TO YOUR EXPERIENCE MAY IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND ACCEPTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. Department Contact Name: Probation Examinations & Recruitment Unit, Sworn Exams Department Contact Number: (562) 940-2659 Department Contact Email: examinations@probation.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (562) 940-3764 Teletype Phone: (877) 988-7800 Closing Date/Time:

About the Opportunity To learn more about the Probation Department, click here . The Probation Corrections Officer I is the entry-level Peace Officer position responsible for the care and custody of minors detained in Juvenile Hall or participating in various alternative-to-custody programs. Advancement to the II level will be based upon satisfactory or better performance after completing one (1) year of employment. Individuals in this classification may be assigned to work in the Juvenile Hall, Work Program, Electronic Monitoring Program, Day Commitment Program, or other juvenile supervision programs. Juvenile Hall is a locked custodial facility operating on a 24-hour basis. Individuals selected for the position of Probation Corrections Officer must be willing and available to work any shift, on a rotation basis, as well as weekends and holidays. This position is also subject to overtime, standby, and callback assignments. Performs related duties as assigned. The full-time Probation Corrections Officer I/II position is an entry-level Peace Officer position. It is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Stanislaus County Probation Corrections Officer Association (SCPCOA) 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. The part-time Probation Corrections Officer I is a non-sworn position Unclassified Service of the County and considered "at will" for labor relations purposes. The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under "Disability Management". Typical Tasks Comply with all state and federal regulations required of youth correctional facilities; Provide direct assistance and supervision of detained youth during recreation, study, and work activities; Instruct minors in personal hygiene, clothing care, toilet and table habits; Assist staff in serving meals; Issue equipment and supplies as needed; Counsel and advise minors utilizing behavior modification techniques as well as individual and group counseling and/or communication techniques; Transport minors to and from Juvenile Detention facilities or other custody facilities; Enforce department procedures to achieve institutional safety and security, enforce discipline and order, and maintain sanitation standards; Oversee visitation procedures, inspect all items brought into the custodial facilities, and monitor all incoming and outgoing mail of confined youth; Act promptly and efficiently in emergency situations, including restraining and handcuffing youth; Use O.C. (pepper) spray in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; Observe minors' activities, document their behavior, prepare incident reports and compose progress reports; Book incoming youth, conduct searches, completes room assignments and observation records; and Assist in training of subordinate staff members as necessary. Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Ability, Knowledge, Education/Experience) SKILLS/ABILITIES Supervise the daily program activities of minors; Effectively enforce rules and regulations; accurately interpret policies; Remain calm and exercise good judgment in controlling emergency situations and behavioral disturbances; Write clear and concise reports; Supply support and direction to minors on an individual and group basis; Utilize departmental training to appropriately respond to combative minors, including controlling a resisting minor or utilizing O.C. (pepper) spray as necessary; Successfully complete 134-hour introductory CORE training course within the first 12 months of appointment as prescribed by the California State Corrections and Standards Authority. KNOWLEDGE Principles and techniques of supervising group activities; Causes of juvenile delinquency and the principles and methods of dealing with delinquent and emotionally disturbed juveniles; and Techniques for establishing effective verbal communication. We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Probation Corrections Officer I High school graduation or pass the General Education Development (GED) test indicating high school graduation level; AND The County requires you be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment; AND The California State Government Code provides and the County requires the following minimum requirements for all Peace Officer positions: Be free from any prior felony convictions; AND Be a current United States Citizen, or have an approved application for citizenship on file ; AND Provide fingerprints for a criminal records check; AND Be of a "good moral character" determined by a background investigation; AND Be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of Peace Officer powers. Probation Corrections Officer II Equivalent of one (1) year full-time experience as a Probation Corrections Officer I. LICENSE Applicants must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and remain free from repeated preventable accidents. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application. Six (6)months experience working with adolescents in a supervisory role; OR Six (6) months experience working in a detention facility, jail, or prison; OR Completion of 30 units of relevant college coursework in one of the following fields: Criminology, Administration of Justice, Law Enforcement, Sociology, Psychology or other related fields of study. 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 Probation recruitmentsconsists 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 withinStanislausCounty. Application Review and Screening - Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Written Examination - Samples of the written examination can be found by searching "Juvenile CorrectionsOfficer Examination" on the Internet. Oral Exam Panel Interview - A ranking oral examination. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list. Personal History Statement and Background Investigation -Thorough Peace Officer background investigation. Selection Interview - Selection Interview with the Chief Probation Officer. Conditional Offer Examinations - The pre-employment exams include drug testing, physical examination, treadmill test, fingerprint clearance and a psychological examination. UNSATISFACTORY RESULTS IN ANY ASPECT OF THE FOREGOING, INCLUDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION FINDINGS, MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE ELIGIBILITY LIST. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Please note these dates are tentative and subject to change. You will be notified whether or not you are invited to each testing event at least five (5) days prior to the actual test date. Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies with the Stanislaus County Probation Department . 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. Closing Date/Time: 12/11/2020 5:00 PM Pacific

FILING START DATE: 06/08/2019 FILING START TIME: 5:01 PM The filing period may be suspended AT ANY TIME without prior notice AND the examination may reopen as the needs of the service require. EXAM NUMBER: J2707X SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION Candidates who hold one of the following degrees from an accredited college or university may be eligible to receive the following base pay, at the time of hire: AA/AS: $6,198.91 Monthly BA/BS: $6,544.42 Monthly Upon graduation from the academy, candidates appointed to the position of Deputy Sheriff will receive a Basic Post Certificate (BPC) bonus. HS Diploma: $6,265.21 Monthly AA/AS: $6,614.68 Monthly BA/BS: $6,983.37 Monthly TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive FILING TYPE: Open Continuous CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions in this non-sworn Deputy Sheriff Trainee (DST) classification are characterized by participation in a formal law enforcement training program involving both classroom and practical instruction in subjects such as criminal law, evidence and investigation, patrol and traffic procedures, administration of justice, police/community relations and jail custody and operations. Incumbents must possess the ability to assimilate to classroom instructions covering a wide variety of academic and technical subjects as well as physical skill and coordination to become proficient in firearm and weaponless defense techniques. The program is approved by the California Department of Corrections and the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Upon completion of the academy, candidates will be appointed to the Deputy Sheriff position. Essential Job Functions EXAMPLE OF DUTIES OF A DEPUTY SHERIFF Testify in court Make a forcible arrest Search for and handle evidence/contraband Use a firearm Drive a County vehicle WORKS IN A CUSTODY OR COURT SERVICES ENVIRONMENT Enforces/ensures compliance with Federal and State laws, local ordinances, and judicial compliance orders as necessary. Guards, transports, and maintains the security and safety of sentenced and pre-sentenced inmates by enforcing detention policies and procedures. Oversees the work of and instructs a group of inmates assigned to various operations, maintenance, or other rehabilitative activities. Operates a computer terminal to obtain criminal history information including warrants or other holds, and updates classification or housing information as necessary. Secures prisoners and their property and monies as necessary in compliance with departmental policy and procedures including juvenile detention policy and regulations. Performs various law enforcement duties during a local state of emergency. DRIVES A RADIO CAR PATROLLING AREAS TO DETECT CRIMINAL ACTIVITY, PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY, AND PRESERVE THE PEACE Enforces Federal and State laws and local ordinances. Pursues suspects on foot or in a vehicle. Subdues resisting suspects utilizing necessary force, including firearms, to maintain law and order and ensure personal and other's safety. Detains, arrests, books, and transports suspects. Collects, preserves, and records evidence. Maintains a log and writes arrest reports. Makes traffic stops, issues warnings, and writes traffic citations. Responds to emergency scenes and calls for service to provide assistance and maintain law and order. Recovers lost or stolen property. INVESTIGATES EMERGENT AND NON-EMERGENT COMPLAINTS OF CRIMES AND CONDUCTS FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATIONS Investigates victims, witnesses, suspects, and informants. Takes notes, and writes complaint and investigative reports. Searches for, collects, records, and preserves evidence (including contraband). Appears in court to testify in legal proceedings. Serves civil and criminal process papers. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AGE 19½ years of age at the time of filing and at least 20 years of age at the time of hire. CITIZENSHIP U.S. citizen - OR- permanent resident alien who is eligible for, and has applied for citizenship. For more information regarding citizenship requirements, please contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at 1-800-375-5283 or visit their website at http://www.uscis.gov . Candidates will be required to submit a copy of their citizenship documents or paperwork showing they have applied for citizenship during the background process. EDUCATION Graduation from a U.S. high school or evidence of equivalent U.S. high school proficiency or higher education. Evidence of equivalent high school proficiency includes having successfully passed the GED, TASC, HiSET, or CHSPE. In accordance with the provisions of California Government Code Section 1031(e), accredited high schools are those accredited by certifying organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and include accredited public and non-public high schools in the United States and accredited United States Department of Defense high schools. LICENSE A valid California class "C" or above driver license is required to perform job-related functions. California candidates must possess a current, non-expired driver license at the time of filing. Out-of-state candidates must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing and will be required to obtain a California class "C" prior to hire. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit a copy of their valid California driver license, or valid out-of-state driver license during the background investigation. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. A CANDIDATE'S DRIVING RECORD THAT SHOWS THREE OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED. PHYSICAL CLASS IV - Arduous Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates must be in good general physical fitness and free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the position of Deputy Sheriff Trainee. VISION: (1) Acuity - At least 20/70 in each eye without correction, correctable to 20/30 in each eye. Successful soft contact lens wearers are not required to meet the uncorrected standard as long as their corrected vision is 20/30 in each eye. (2) Color perception - Anything other than minor hue impairment is disqualifying. HEARING: There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than: 30 dB at 500 Hz. 30 dB at 1000 Hz. 40 dB at 2000 Hz. 40 dB at 3000 Hz. There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worst ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the candidate's record may be reviewed by the Occupational Health Program's Service Consultant for final determination of qualifications. Additional Information WORK CONDITIONS The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates seven days a week, 24-hours a day, and has locations throughout the greater Los Angeles County. Appointees must be willing to: work any shift. work overtime and consecutive shifts. work any day of the year. work with people of any race or ethnic group. work assignments with co-workers of the opposite sex. work in any location within the County of Los Angeles. injure and perhaps kill another person in defense of their life or the life of others. have split or varied days off. work assignments where there is risk of being injured in the performance of thier duties. deal with people who are hostile, irrational, emotionally distraught, or mentally ill. deal with volatile or life threatening situations. make appropriate split-second decisions in emergent, highly stressful situations. work independently and as a partner or team member with a variety of individuals. TEST PREPARATION INFORMATION There are websites available that have practice tests to help in the preparation of this examination. They are only guides and do not guarantee success in the examination. These sample tests are located at the following sites. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department website: http://shq.lasdnews.net/content/uoa/PER/LawEnfmtJobFamilyStudyGuide.pdf The Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources website: https://apps.hr.lacounty.gov/olt/Test The Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission website: http://lib.post.ca.gov/Publications/poWrittenPracticeTest.pdf EXAMINATION CONTENT The examination will consist of a multiple choice test weighted 100%, assessing writing clarity, vocabulary, spelling, writing grammar, reading comprehension, deductive and inductive reasoning, and data interpretation. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the test in order to be placed on the eligible register. Candidates who fail the test may retake the test once every three (3) months. The written test is not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19. ELECTRONIC CORRESPONDENCE ALL CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE SENT TO CANDIDATES VIA EMAIL. Candidates are responsible for providing a valid email address in their application that can receive emails from LASD.org . Please add the following email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail: mdao@lasd.org as1ramir@lasd.org swornexamsentrylevel@lasd.org ehire@lasd.org ehiresvc@lasd.org spsupport@lasd.org vpat@lasd.org SCORE TRANSFERS Candidates who have achieved a qualifying score from one of the following the Law Enforcement Job Family (LEJF) examinations: DST #J2707V or J2707W; Custody Assistant (CA) #J2749Z; Security Officer (SO) #J2828P; or Security Assistant (SA) #J2827S will have their written test score automatically transferred to the LEJF position(s) for which they have applied. The written test score is valid for twenty-four (24) months. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an as received basis and candidates will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. All names on the register are eligible for appointment. Successful candidates will remain on the register for a period of twenty-four (24) months following the date of eligibility, unless they: do not pass the Validated Physical Ability Test. do not appear (DNA) to any scheduled structured interview appointment. do not pass the structured interview. do not appear (DNA) to any scheduled background investigation appointment. are disqualified during the background investigation. are disqualified from the medical or psychological evaluation. withdraw or refuse the position at any time after the written test. SPECIAL INFORMATION ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance " policy for its employees for the following: use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. use of marijuana with or without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge. REAPPLY PROCEDURE Candidates who have participated in the examination process for any one of the LEJF positions and who do not achieve a qualifying score, must wait three (3) months after the date of the failed test to reapply for any of the LEJF examinations. Reapplying continuously will override the existing information and will cause a delay in the processing of the most recent application. Only the most current application will be considered. RESCHEDULING PROCEDURE Candidates will be given the opportunity to reschedule within a three (3) month period from the date of their application. DISQUALIFICATION The background questions in the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) are utilized to ensure candidates meet the standards of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Candidates who fail any background question(s) will be disqualified from all Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department examinations for which they applied, and will have to wait a minimum of twelve (12) months after the date of the disqualification to reapply. LASD HIRING PROCESS 1. Application (including SQ) 2. Written Test 3. Validated Physical Ability Test 4. Structured Interview 5. Background Investigation 6. Psychological and Medical Evaluations VALIDATED PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST Candidates who pass the written test will proceed to the Validated Physical Ability Test (VPAT). The VPAT evaluates candidates' baseline physical fitness level, relative to the physical demands of the Sheriff's Academy and is comprised of four tests: push-ups, 75-yard run, sit-ups, and 20 meter shuttle run test. Candidates must pass the VPAT to start the background investigation. Candidates will be allowed an unlimited number of opportunities to pass the VPAT within a twelve (12) month period from the date of the candidate's initial scheduled VPAT appointment. Candidates are strongly encouraged to work out and be in good physical condition. Candidates that pass the VPAT should continue to work out to meet the physical demands of the academy. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department offers Pre-Academy Workouts for candidates in the Deputy Sheriff Trainee hiring process. STRUCTURED INTERVIEW (SI) Candidates who pass the VPAT, will participate in a P.O.S.T. mandated structured interview (SI). The SI evaluates the candidates' experience, problem solving, interest/motivation, interpersonal skills, community involvement/awareness, and communication skills. Candidates will be allowed one (1) opportunity to pass the SI. If a candidate does not pass the SI, he/she must wait three (3) months to reapply. PRE-INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONNAIRE Candidates will be given a Pre-Investigative Questionnaire that is to be completed and submitted on the day of their background intake appointment. Candidates will be asked questions regarding narcotics use, theft, arrest history, domestic violence, and driving history. Examples of disqualifying factors include but are not limited to: failure to appear to scheduled appointments, felony convictions, job related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns, suspended license, driving under the influence, poor credit or employment history, substance abuse, and active criminal probation. PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (PHS) Candidates will be required to complete a P.O.S.T. mandated Personal History Statement (PHS). Candidates will receive emails from the Department's electronic case management system, E-Hire, with instructions on how to complete the PHS. Candidates are required to submit specific documents (i.e., driver license, social security card, birth/marriage certificate(s) etc.). It is the candidates' responsibility to bring both original documents and copies to their background intake appointment. Department representatives will verify the copies against the original documents, and return all original documents to the candidate. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION A thorough background investigation will be conducted which includes, but is not limited to; discrepancy interviews, a Live Scan (fingerprint search), polygraph examination, law enforcement agency checks, and residence/employment checks. Candidates who complete the background investigation may be selected for the position and will be extended a conditional offer of employment prior to the psychological evaluations and medical. Candidates who are disqualified from the background investigation will be ineligible to reapply for any Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department position for a minimum of twelve (12) months. PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION The psychological evaluation consists of a four (4) hour test. Once candidates have completed the test they will meet with a psychologist. Candidates who do not pass the psychological evaluation will be ineligible to reapply for the position for a minimum of twelve (12) months. MEDICAL EVALUATION The medical evaluation assesses physical ability, ensuring capability to participate in the demanding duties of the position. Candidates who do not pass the medical evaluation will be ineligible to reapply for the position for a minimum of twelve (12) months. ACADEMY TRAINING The Sheriff's Academy is a twenty (20) week training program and is approved by the California Department of Corrections and the California Commission on P.O.S.T. Classes are conducted Monday through Friday and some weekends and holidays. The Academy days are generally eight and one-half hours long and may be conducted in shifts. Recruits generally spend additional time outside of class preparing for class and studying for exams. Recruits in the Sheriff's Academy will participate in classroom and scenario-based training, which will include: the interpretation and application of laws, report writing, radio operations, first aid and CPR, defensive tactics, handcuffing and searching techniques, use of the baton, the safe handling, care, and use of firearms, emergency vehicle operations, and Department regulations and laws regarding the use of force and firearms. Throughout the academy program, recruits will also participate in regular physical training. Knowledge, skill and task competence will be assessed. Academy success will be determined through multiple choice, and true/false tests, role playing exercises and performance, physical ability, and work sample tests. VACANCY INFORMATION The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION All candidates are required to submit an online County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department employment application. All information, including the selection requirements (i.e., age, citizenship, education, and driver license) is subject to verification and your application may be rejected at any time during the selection process. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the selection requirements. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE To apply for this examination, click on the "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen. Your application must be submitted electronically by 5:00 pm (PT), on the last day of filing. Candidates will be asked to provide required documents during the background process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES Applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County for those candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD All candidates must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or a friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record, and may result in a rejection of your application. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER All candidates must include their social security number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number. ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 981-5800 Teletype Phone: (323) 260-5291 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Alternate TTY Phone: (323) 267-6669 Department Contact Name: Sworn Examinations Unit Department Contact Phone: (323) 981-5800 Department Contact email: swornexamsentrylevel@lasd.org Closing Date/Time: Continuous

FILING START DATE: 01/13/2020 FILING START TIME: 8:00 AM The filing period may be suspended AT ANY TIME without prior notice AND the examination may reopen as the needs of the service require. EXAM NUMBER: J9308F SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION The voluntary Reserve Deputy Sheriff position a receives monetary compensation of $1.00 annually for the performance of their duties. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive FILING TYPE: Open Continuous CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - Reserve Forces Detail is encompassed by community members who volunteer their time and energy to fulfill many of the roles which are traditionally handled by full-time, Deputy Sheriffs. Our Reserve Deputy Sheriffs undergo the same hiring standards as full-time Deputies and work alongside them in support of every aspect of the Department operations. A volunteer organization of individuals who are utilized to supplement the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's law enforcement manpower. Like full-time deputies, reserve deputies are professionally trained and duly sworn law enforcement personnel. In most cases, reserves are assigned to the same duties as full-time deputies. Since reserve deputies have the same powers of arrest as full-time deputies, they are required by law to meet the same hiring, background, medical and psychological standards as full-time deputies. Most reserve deputies are available to work in virtually all aspects of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. After becoming field qualified, a Level 1 reserve deputy can work patrol alone or with a partner and has peace officer status. Essential Job Functions EXAMPLE OF DUTIES OF A DEPUTY SHERIFF Testify in court Make a forcible arrest Search for and handle evidence/contraband Use a firearm Drive a County vehicle WORKS IN A CUSTODY OR COURT SERVICES ENVIRONMENT Enforces/ensures compliance with Federal and State laws, local ordinances, and judicial compliance orders as necessary. Guards, transports, and maintains the security and safety of sentenced and pre-sentenced inmates by enforcing detention policies and procedures. Oversees the work of and instructs a group of inmates assigned to various operations, maintenance, or other rehabilitative activities. Operates a computer terminal to obtain criminal history information including warrants or other holds, and updates classification or housing information as necessary. Secures prisoners and their property and monies as necessary in compliance with departmental policy and procedures including juvenile detention policy and regulations. Performs various law enforcement duties during a local state of emergency. DRIVES A RADIO CAR PATROLLING AREAS TO DETECT CRIMINAL ACTIVITY, PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY, AND PRESERVE THE PEACE Enforces Federal and State laws and local ordinances. Pursues suspects on foot or in a vehicle. Subdues resisting suspects utilizing necessary force, including firearms, to maintain law and order and ensure personal and other's safety. Detains, arrests, books, and transports suspects. Collects, preserves, and records evidence. Maintains a log and writes arrest reports. Makes traffic stops, issues warnings, and writes traffic citations. Responds to emergency scenes and calls for service to provide assistance and maintain law and order. Recovers lost or stolen property. INVESTIGATES EMERGENT AND NON-EMERGENT COMPLAINTS OF CRIMES AND CONDUCTS FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATIONS Investigates victims, witnesses, suspects, and informants. Takes notes, and writes complaint and investigative reports. Searches for, collects, records, and preserves evidence (including contraband). Appears in court to testify in legal proceedings. Serves civil and criminal process papers. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AGE 19½ years of age at the time of filing and at least 20 years of age at the time of hire. CITIZENSHIP U.S. citizen - OR- permanent resident alien who is eligible for, and has applied for citizenship. For more information regarding citizenship requirements, please contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at 1-800-375-5283 or visit their website at http://www.uscis.gov . Candidates will be required to submit a copy of their citizenship documents or paperwork showing they have applied for citizenship during the background process. EDUCATION Graduation from a U.S. high school or evidence of equivalent U.S. high school proficiency or higher education. Evidence of equivalent high school proficiency includes having successfully passed the GED, TASC, HiSET, or CHSPE. In accordance with the provisions of California Government Code Section 1031(e), accredited high schools are those accredited by certifying organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and include accredited public and non-public high schools in the United States and accredited United States Department of Defense high schools. LICENSE A valid California class "C" or above driver license is required to perform job-related functions. California candidates must possess a current, non-expired driver license at the time of filing. Out-of-state candidates must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing and will be required to obtain a California class "C" prior to hire. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit a copy of their valid California driver license, or valid out-of-state driver license during the background investigation. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. A CANDIDATE'S DRIVING RECORD THAT SHOWS THREE OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED. PHYSICAL CLASS IV - Arduous Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates must be in good general physical fitness and free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the position of Deputy Sheriff Trainee. VISION: (1) Acuity - At least 20/70 in each eye without correction, correctable to 20/30 in each eye. Successful soft contact lens wearers are not required to meet the uncorrected standard as long as their corrected vision is 20/30 in each eye. (2) Color perception - Anything other than minor hue impairment is disqualifying. HEARING: There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than: 30 dB at 500 Hz. 30 dB at 1000 Hz. 40 dB at 2000 Hz. 40 dB at 3000 Hz. There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worst ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the candidate's record may be reviewed by the Occupational Health Program's Service Consultant for final determination of qualifications. Additional Information WORK CONDITIONS The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates seven days a week, 24-hours a day, and has locations throughout the greater Los Angeles County. Appointees must be willing to: work any shift. work overtime and consecutive shifts. work any day of the year. work with people of any race or ethnic group. work assignments with co-workers of the opposite sex. work in any location within the County of Los Angeles. injure and perhaps kill another person in defense of their life or the life of others. have split or varied days off. work assignments where there is risk of being injured in the performance of their duties. deal with people who are hostile, irrational, emotionally distraught, or mentally ill. deal with volatile or life threatening situations. make appropriate split-second decisions in emergent, highly stressful situations. work independently and as a partner or team member with a variety of individuals. TEST PREPARATION INFORMATION There are websites available that have practice tests to help in the preparation of this examination. They are only guides and do not guarantee success in the examination. These sample tests are located at the following sites. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department website: http://shq.lasdnews.net/content/uoa/PER/LawEnfmtJobFamilyStudyGuide.pdf The Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources website: https://apps.hr.lacounty.gov/olt/Test The Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission website: http://lib.post.ca.gov/Publications/poWrittenPracticeTest.pdf EXAMINATION CONTENT The examination will consist of a multiple choice test weighted 100%, assessing writing clarity, vocabulary, spelling, writing grammar, reading comprehension, deductive and inductive reasoning, and data interpretation. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher. Candidates who fail the test may retake the test once every three (3) months. The written test is not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19. ELECTRONIC CORRESPONDENCE ALL CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE SENT TO CANDIDATES VIA EMAIL. Candidates are responsible for providing a valid email address in their application that can receive emails from LASD.org . Please add the following email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail: tumoja@lasd.org swornexamsentrylevel@lasd.org ehire@lasd.org ehiresvc@lasd.org spsupport@lasd.org SCORE TRANSFERS Candidates who have achieved a qualifying score from one of the current Law Enforcement Job Family (LEJF) examinations for Deputy Sheriff Trainee (DST) #J2707X; Custody Assistant (CA) #J2749A; Security Assistant (SA) #J2827T or Security Officer (SO) #J2828Q will have their written test score automatically transferred. The Reserve Deputy Sheriff written test score is valid for twelve (12) months and is not transferable to any other LEJF positions. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an as received basis. Successful candidates who pass the written test will be eligible to continue with the hiring process for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of their exam unless they: do not appear (DNA) to any scheduled structured interview appointment. do not pass the structured interview. do not appear (DNA) to any scheduled background investigation appointment. are disqualified during the background investigation. are disqualified from the medical or psychological evaluation. withdraw or refuse the position at any time after the written test. SPECIAL INFORMATION ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance " policy for its employees for the following: use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. use of marijuana with or without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge. REAPPLY PROCEDURE Candidates who have participated in the examination process for any one of the LEJF positions and who do not achieve a qualifying score, must wait three (3) months after the date of the failed test to reapply for any of the LEJF examinations. Reapplying continuously will override the existing information and will cause a delay in the processing of the most recent application. Only the most current application will be considered. RESCHEDULING PROCEDURE Candidates will be given the opportunity to reschedule within a three (3) month period from the date of their application. DISQUALIFICATION The background questions in the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) are utilized to ensure candidates meet the standards of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Candidates who fail any background question(s) will be disqualified from all Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department examinations for which they applied, and will have to wait a minimum of twelve (12) months after the date of the disqualification to reapply. LASD HIRING PROCESS 1. Application (including SQ) 2. Written Test 3. Validated Physical Ability Test 4. Structured Interview 5. Background Investigation 6. Psychological and Medical Evaluations VALIDATED PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST Candidates who pass the written test will proceed to the Validated Physical Ability Test (VPAT). The VPAT evaluates candidates' baseline physical fitness level, relative to the physical demands of the Sheriff's Academy and is comprised of four tests: push-ups, 75-yard run, sit-ups, and 20 meter shuttle run test. Candidates must pass the VPAT to start the background investigation. Candidates will be allowed an unlimited number of opportunities to pass the VPAT within a twelve (12) month period from the date of the candidate's initial scheduled VPAT appointment. Candidates are strongly encouraged to work out and be in good physical condition. Candidates that pass the VPAT should continue to work out to meet the physical demands of the academy. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department offers Pre-Academy Workouts for candidates in the Deputy Sheriff Trainee hiring process. STRUCTURED INTERVIEW (SI) Candidates who pass the written test, will participate in a P.O.S.T. mandated structured interview (SI). The SI evaluates the candidates' experience, problem solving, interest/motivation, interpersonal skills, community involvement/awareness, and communication skills. Candidates will be allowed one (1) opportunity to pass the SI. If a candidate does not pass the SI, he/she must wait three (3) months to reapply. PRE-INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONNAIRE Candidates will be given a Pre-Investigative Questionnaire that is to be completed and submitted on the day of their background intake appointment. Candidates will be asked questions regarding narcotics use, theft, arrest history, domestic violence, and driving history. Examples of disqualifying factors include but are not limited to: failure to appear to scheduled appointments, felony convictions, job related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns, suspended license, driving under the influence, poor credit or employment history, substance abuse, and active criminal probation. PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (PHS) Candidates will be required to complete a P.O.S.T. mandated Personal History Statement (PHS). Candidates will receive emails from the Department's electronic case management system, E-Hire, with instructions on how to complete the PHS. Candidates are required to submit specific documents (i.e., driver license, social security card, birth/marriage certificate(s) etc.). It is the candidates' responsibility to bring both original documents and copies to their background intake appointment. Department representatives will verify the copies against the original documents, and return all original documents to the candidate. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION A thorough background investigation will be conducted which includes, but is not limited to; discrepancy interviews, a Live Scan (fingerprint search), polygraph examination, law enforcement agency checks, and residence/employment checks. Candidates who complete the background investigation may be selected for the position and will be extended a conditional offer of employment prior to the psychological evaluations and medical. Candidates who are disqualified from the background investigation will be ineligible to reapply for any Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department position for a minimum of twelve (12) months. PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION The psychological evaluation consists of a four (4) hour test. Once candidates have completed the test they will meet with a psychologist. Candidates who do not pass the psychological evaluation will be ineligible to reapply for the position for a minimum of twelve (12) months. MEDICAL EVALUATION The medical evaluation assesses physical ability, ensuring capability to participate in the demanding duties of the position. Candidates who do not pass the medical evaluation will be ineligible to reapply for the position for a minimum of twelve (12) months. ACADEMY TRAINING The Sheriff's Academy is a training program and is approved by the California Department of Corrections and the California Commission on P.O.S.T. Classes are conducted two evenings a week and some weekends and holidays. The Academy days may be conducted in shifts. Recruits generally spend additional time outside of class preparing for class and studying for exams. Recruits in the Sheriff's Academy will participate in classroom and scenario-based training, which will include: the interpretation and application of laws, report writing, radio operations, first aid and CPR, defensive tactics, handcuffing and searching techniques, use of the baton, the safe handling, care, and use of firearms, emergency vehicle operations, and Department regulations and laws regarding the use of force and firearms. Throughout the academy program, recruits will also participate in regular physical training. Knowledge, skill and task competence will be assessed. Academy success will be determined through multiple choice, and true/false tests, role playing exercises and performance, physical ability, and work sample tests. VACANCY INFORMATION All candidates that successfully complete the hiring process may be considered to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION All candidates are required to submit an online County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department employment application. All information, including the selection requirements (i.e., age, citizenship, education, and driver license) is subject to verification and your application may be rejected at any time during the selection process. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the selection requirements. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE To apply for this examination, click on the "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen. Your application must be submitted electronically by 5:00 pm (PT), on the last day of filing. Candidates will be asked to provide required documents during the background process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES Applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County for those candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD All candidates must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or a friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record, and may result in a rejection of your application. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER All candidates must include their social security number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number. ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 981-5800 Teletype Phone: (323) 260-5291 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Alternate TTY Phone: (323) 267-6669 Department Contact Name: Sworn Examinations Unit Department Contact Phone: (323) 981-5800 Department Contact email: swornexamsentrylevel@lasd.org Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Position Information Strengthening Our Community Through Prevention & Intervention The County of Sonoma Probation Departmentis seeking a dynamic leader to join the team as Probation Division Director I. Starting salary up to $53.68/hour ($112,036/year) plus a cash allowance of approximately $600/month, and a competitive total compensation package*. Overseeing several unit operations and programs, the Probation Division Director I establishes goals, monitors programs, and manages a dedicated staff of professionals. Additionally, this position is responsible for day-to-day activities of assigned programs in the Juvenile Hall; ensuring effective and safe work practices; implementing and evaluating programs; monitoring program/facility budgets; and serving as a technical resource for staff. The ideal candidate will possess: A degree in sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, criminology, or closely-related field A strong commitment to the field of Probation, and demonstrated experience handling and leading system change Experience with project management, program development, and modern Probation operations specific to detention facilities The ability to coach and develop staff, and motivate others to foster teamwork Excellent communication skills, and the ability to build partnerships with key stakeholders Conflict-management skills Knowledge of budget, finance, personnel management, and employee relations Strong organizational skills and the ability to set goals and manage priorities TheBenefits of County of Sonoma Employment An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $1,170 and ongoing education/training opportunities Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement fully integrated with Social Security May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range When you join the County of Sonoma, you'll also have the freedom to explore the beauty of our county; with its picturesque coastline, majestic redwoods, historic towns, fine dining, award winning wineries, and a wide variety of entertainment and cultural activities. Please visit www.sonomacountyconnections.org and www.santarosachamber.com for additional information about the community. County of Sonoma Probation Department As a public safety agency, Probation's primary goal is to help ensure a safe community. The Probation Department provides evidence-based practices to yield the greatest recidivism reduction and return probationers return to the community as contributing members. The Department is an integral part of the justice system, employing approximately 283 full-time staff, including 119 Deputy Probation Officers, 80 Juvenile Correctional Counselors, 10 Supervised Adult Crew staff, and approximately 74 administrative and support staff. The Probation Department consists of two major divisions, Adult Probation and Juvenile Probation. The Adult Probation Division includes: Adult Services Jail Services The Day Reporting Center Supervised Adult Crew The Juvenile Division includes: Juvenile Services Juvenile Grants The Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act Juvenile Hall Probation Camp The Juvenile Hall provides a secure residential environment for up to 140 youth. Each of the seven housing units includes program, school, and activity spaces, and all units have access to the on-site Boys and Girls Club. Probation Camp is a 24 bed, five-phase correctional treatment facility for young men ages 15-18. The program combines educational and vocational skills development with a therapeutic component designed to address antisocial/illegal behavior and unhealthy thinking patterns in youth, as well as aftercare. For more information please visit: http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/Probation/ *Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time Probation Division Director Iposition in the Probation Department. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help openings as they occur during the active status of the list. County employees who wish to be considered for future positions are strongly encouraged to apply to this recruitment. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of experience and education which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Education: Normally, graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, criminology, or closely related field. Experience: Normally, two years of experience supervising peace officers in either community corrections, probation, parole, or law enforcement that included some project/program development and budget preparation; OR one years of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Deputy Probation Officer IV, Juvenile Correctional Counselor IV, Probation Industries Field Supervisor, or comparable job class in another county. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis. Based on the assignment, additional experience in maintenance, landscape, construction or industrial production projects may be required. Successful completion of the Board of State and Community Corrections (formerly known as the Corrections Standards Authority/the Board of Corrections) Manager/Administrator Core Course and PC 832 training or equivalent are required within one year of appointment. Additional Requirements: Applicants must meet minimum peace officer standards as specified in California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031, including but not limited to: no prior felony convictions (unless fully pardoned), good moral character as determined by thorough background check, submission of fingerprints for purpose of a criminal record check, and be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the powers of a peace officer. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge of: the laws, codes, ordinances and policies which govern the care, detention and release of juveniles and adults; principles and practices of juvenile institutional facility management; effective and efficient personnel management and supervisory techniques, and program budget management; causes of juvenile delinquency and the principles and methods of crisis counseling of delinquents, disturbed and/or dependent juveniles; child abuse reporting laws; advanced first aid techniques and practices including cardiopulmonary resuscitation; contract development and administrative principles. Considerable knowledge of: the principles and practices of procedures specifically applicable to an assigned program area which may include but is not limited to the skilled trades (i.e. construction and carpentry); the use of tools, equipment, and required resources specifically applicable to an assigned program area. Ability to: plan, organize, direct and supervise the programs and operations of assigned program area; effectively train, supervise and evaluate the work performance of subordinate personnel; analyze administrative problems, reach practical conclusions and report recommended changes to the Department or Division Head; prepare clear and concise written reports and oral presentations; prepare and control budget expenditures for an assigned facility or program in accordance with applicable laws and regulations; apply first aid to youths and adults; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays; physically apprehend and/or restrain offenders in the line of duty; and have the ability to periodically lift weights in excess of 25 pounds in the performance of duties depending upon the assignment. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Jobwith the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questionswill be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION It is the policy of law enforcement/legal offices and departments, in the County of Sonoma, that job candidates complete a thorough background investigation process prior to employment.This policy is imperative in order to keep the department's employees and the public safe, and to maintain high standards in the law enforcement community. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. The background investigation will include a thorough assessment of a candidate's personal, employment, educational, criminal, and credit history. The investigation may include, but is not necessarily limited to: use of prescription and/or other drugs, reports from former employers, friends, family members, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, credit reports, court reports, public records search, and/or other relevant sources. Candidates must be honest and forthcoming about information that may arise during the background process. Deception during any portion of this process is grounds for disqualification, even after employment. All candidates will be required to take a pre-employment medical examination. The pre-employment medical examination will include drug testing as part of the medical examination for all applicants and for all current employees who are offered employment with the Offices/Departments. Additionally, candidates may be required to take a pre-employment psychological examination.The results of these examinations and the background investigation shall be confidential and shall not be available to the candidate for review. Failure to pass the background investigation will eliminate a candidate from the employment process. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. Issues that arise during the investigation process will be assessed, and judgment and discretion will be used to determine the employability of the candidate. Where there is evidence of a candidate's past use of controlled substances, many factors shall be used to determine the employability of the individual such as pattern of use, kind of drug used, circumstances of the start of the drug use, treatment, behavior and attitude since discontinuance, etc. Please note that a history of using controlled substances does not result in automatic disqualification from the selection process. Prior to disqualifying any candidate whose profile falls within the provisions of the policy, the candidate shall be given the opportunity to present any and all evidence of mitigating facts which the candidate feels should be considered by the hiring authority. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on-line at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information. HR Analyst: AK HR Technician: AC

About the Opportunity This recruitment is being conducted to fill vacancies for theStanislaus County Community Services Agency(CSA)and establish an eligible list to fill future full-timevacancies. While this is a continuous recruitment, we encourage you to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. 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. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Stanislaus County Community Services Agency (CSA) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community. With over 1,083 staff in seven locations, serving over 120,000 citizens each year, we are the largest social service organization in Stanislaus County. CSA offers services in: Adoptions; Child Protective Services; Foster Connections; Medi-Cal; Adult Protective Services; Child Care; CalFresh; General Assistance/Relief; CalWorks; Foster Care; In Home Supportive Services; and Welfare to Work. ABOUT THE POSITION SOCIAL WORKER IV TRAINEE This is a training level in the Social Worker series. Incumbents perform professional casework in less complicated areas of social services. The casework requires the application of a moderate level of social services, expertise and techniques. Casework is in areas of child protective services. Incumbents at this level will receive necessary training and supervision. Note: Social Worker IV Trainees will earn 15% less than the first step of the Social Worker IV series. ABOUT THE TRAINEE DESIGNATION Trainees are part of the unclassified service of the County; All trainees will be appointed to the first step of the salary range for the appropriate position, and will be compensated 15% below the range established for the Social Worker IV classification involved; Trainee appointments are not to last longer than one year. However, appointments are extendible to a maximum of two years in cases where minimum qualifications are involved; and Upon completion of the training period and the acquisition of minimum qualifications, the individual may be upgraded to a probationary appointment at step 1 of the Social Worker IV salary range. (An approximate 15% increase in salary). SOCIAL WORKER IV This is the next to highest level in the Social Worker series. Incumbents perform professional casework of an advanced nature in the most difficult social service areas. The casework requires the application of high level and sophisticated social services, expertise and techniques. Casework is in areas such as adoptions and child protective services. Incumbents at this level are expected to work independently without intensive supervision. SOCIAL WORKER V This is a full journey level in the Social Worker series. Incumbents in this class independently perform difficult professional casework that require the application of sophisticated social services expertise and techniques. Assignments are typically in the complex social service program areas such as adoptions, court liaison, family reunification, early placement, emergency intake/response, family maintenance, and permanent placement. Incumbents at this level work under direction, choosing from a wide range of procedures to achieve objectives. This position is subject to overtime, standby, and callback assignments. Performs related duties as assigned. Typical Tasks SOCIAL WORKER IV TRAINEE Investigates child neglect reports from the community; Provides information and referral for services; May be required to utilize own vehicle as the need warrants; Investigates child neglect referrals; Makes investigations for Juvenile Court dependency actions; Writes court reports and makes presentations and recommendations to the Juvenile Court; Provides initial intake, crisis intervention and counseling services to children and their parents; Provides group orientation to families interested in obtaining County licenses for foster family care; Provides services to children in out-of-home care and to their parents; Provides home based services to abused/neglected children and their families; Selects suitable out-of-home care placements and supervises the children in these placements; Participates on community task forces and committees, and carries out other duties as directed; Understand the principles/philosophies of Team Decision Meetings and Family Engagement Meetings, be expected to refer cases and participate in the process; Have a working knowledge and be able to utilize CWS/CMS computer system; and Participate and complete Institute and Academy training courses. SOCIAL WORKER IV Receive and screen reports of child/adult abuse or neglect from the community for degree of urgency; Provide information and referral for services; Provide 24-hour protective services as back-up to the assigned after-hours social worker in child welfare; Serve as after-hours emergency response social worker, on a rotation basis; Investigate child abuse or neglect referrals; Investigate for Juvenile Court dependency actions; Write court reports and make presentations and recommendations to the Juvenile Court; Provide initial intake, crisis intervention and counseling services to children and their parents; Provide group orientation to families interested in obtaining County licenses for foster family care; Provide services to children in out-of-home care and to their parents; Provide intensive home based services to abused/neglected children and their families; Select suitable out-of-home care placements and supervises the children in these placements; Provide services and transitional planning to foster youth in out-of-home care; Provide safety and risk assessments throughout the life of a case; Participate on community task forces and committees; Act as a lead worker, when necessary; Assess prospective adoptive parents suitability for adoption; Possess a working knowledge and ability to utilize CWS/CMS computer system; and Participate and complete Institute and Academy training courses. SOCIAL WORKER V Provides emergency response intake services in order to receive and screen reports of child neglect and/or abuse from the community and determine the degree of urgency and type of follow up needed; Serves as the after-hours emergency response worker in child welfare on a rotational basis; Investigates child abuse or neglect referrals; when in the field, requests law enforcement, mental health, ambulance and/or other emergency services as needed for the immediate safety and protection of children; consults with a supervisor as needed regarding the removal of a child from the home; Investigates referrals of alleged sexual abuse of children; orders forensic testing; Provides initial intake, crisis intervention and counseling services to children and non-minor dependent youth in shelters and similar types of out-of-home care, as well as to their families; Prepares petitions and positions statements for juvenile court hearings; acts as the court officer by representing child welfare services and providing case management with regard to early family reunification court processes; performs investigations for Juvenile Court dependency actions; writes court reports and makes presentations and recommendations to the Juvenile Court; Makes and coordinates out-of-home placements for children and/or non-minor dependent youth; gathers school, medical and other information to support out-of-home placements; contacts relatives; investigates backgrounds/criminal histories of potential placements and assesses the home environment; recommends approval/denial of placements; Selects suitable out-of-home care placements and supervises the children/youth in these placements; Provides crisis intervention and counseling services to children, youth and their parents; Provides social casework services to children and youth in out-of-home care and to their parents; arranges and supervises visitations; Provides intensive home based services to families a high risk of having a child removed; Monitors and reports on progress on court-ordered requirements; Serves as the primary caseworker for a caseload of children at various stages in the adoption process; Conducts studies of potential adoptive homes; Assesses prospective adoptive parents' suitability for adoption; Conducts periodic visits with adoptive families until the adoption is finalized; Prepares court reports and recommendations pertaining to adoption status and finalization; Provides case management to children and non-minor dependent youth who did not reunify with their parents, were not adopted, and who require permanent placement; Participates on community task forces and committees; May acts as a lead worker over a unit of Social Worker III/IV's; Understands the principles/philosophies of Family Decision Meetings and refers cases and participates in the process; Utilizes automated computer systems to maintain data and information; and Participate and complete Institute and Academy training courses. Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Ability, Knowledge, Education/Experience) SOCIAL WORKER IV TRAINEE SKILLS/ABILITY Apply the principles of Social Worker practices related to working with children and their families; Evaluate personal and psychological factors in the children and/or family situations; Act effectively under stressful situations; Provide specialized individual, family and group counseling; Work effectively with professionals in other disciplines and at the same time maintain professional identity; Express strong personal and professional ethics; Respect and protect the rights of clients; Demonstrate a commitment to children, their protection and their rights to permanent placement, preferably in their own homes; Sit at a desk for extended amounts of time; Lift, bend stoop and reach overhead; and Push, pull, squat, twist and turn. KNOWLEDGE Social service research methods; Child development; The impact physical and mental health problems have on a personality development and functioning; Group dynamics; and Therapeutic intervention techniques. EDUCATION Be within one year of completing a Masters Degree in Social Work or a two-year Master Degree in Counseling. Applicant must attach proof of education to be considered. Proof of education is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-558-3532 to make other arrangements before 5 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing deadline will result in disqualification. LICENSE Applicants must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and remain free from repeatedpreventable accidents; AND Employees may be required to use personal transportation during the performance of their duties; AND Proof of liability insurance as required by the State of California. SOCIAL WORKER IV SKILLS/ABILITY Apply the principles of Social Worker practices related to working with children and their families; Evaluate personal and psychological factors in children and/or family situations; Act effectively under stressful situations; Provide specialized individual, family and group counseling; Work effectively with professionals in other disciplines and at the same time maintain professional identity; Express strong personal and professional ethics; Respect and protect the rights of clients and; Demonstrate a commitment to children, their protection and their rights to permanent placement, preferably in their own homes. KNOWLEDGE Social service research methods; Child development; The impact physical and mental health problems have on personality development and functioning; Group dynamics; and Therapeutic intervention techniques. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PATTERN I Possession of a Master's Degree in social work (MSW) or an approved two (2) year (60) unit master's degree in counseling. PATTERN II Possession of a Master's Degree must be acquired within three(3) months of the application date for the position and prior to appointment. Proof of education is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-558-2330 to make other arrangements before 5 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing deadline will result in disqualification. LICENSE Employees may be required to use personal transportation during the performance of their duties. Proof of liability insurance as required by the State of California. Possess and maintain a valid Real ID driver license or Identification Card, valid U.S. passport or passport card, military ID or other federally approved identification to fly within the United States during the performance of their duties effective October 20, 2020. Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License. Selected candidates will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance to access federal, state and local detention facilities, schools and hospitals in the performance of their duties. SOCIAL WORKER V SKILLS/ABILITY Apply the principles of Social Worker practices related to working with children and their families; Evaluate personal and psychological factors in children and/or family situations; Act effectively under stressful situations; Provide specialized individual, family and group counseling; Work effectively with professionals in other disciplines and at the same time maintain professional identity; Express strong personal and professional ethics; Respect and protect the rights of clients; and Demonstrate a commitment to children, their protection and their rights to permanent placement, preferably in their own homes. KNOWLEDGE: Social service research methods; Socioeconomic conditions and trends; Current issues in the field of child social welfare; Social welfare programs at the Federal, State and local levels; Child development; The impact physical and mental health problems have on personality development and functioning; Group dynamics; and Therapeutic intervention techniques EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Possession of a Master's Degree in social work (MSW) or an approved two (2) year (60 unit) master's degree in counseling; AND Two (2) years of experience as a Social Worker IV in a Stanislaus County Child Welfare Program; OR Two (2) years of social work casework experience in a public child welfare program area. Proof of education is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-558-3532 to make other arrangements before 5 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing deadline will result in disqualification. LICENSE Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license; AND Must possess and maintain a valid Real ID driver license or Identification Card, valid U.S. passport or passport card, military ID or other federally approved identification to fly within the United States during the performance of their duties effective October 20, 2020. Employees may be required to use personal transportation during the performance of their duties. Proof of liability insurance as required by the State of California. Selected candidates will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance to access federal, state and local detention facilities, schools and hospitals in the performance of their duties. In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application. Possession, or within one year, of a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or an approved two (2) year (60 unit) Master's degree in Counseling. Application and Selection Procedures CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to theTechnical Servicesbargaining 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. The probationary period does not apply to unclassified positions. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The County of Stanislaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to submit online application(s) for open position(s). Stanislaus County is committed to establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, supervisors, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy related condition, marital status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (over 40), political affiliation or belief, or military or veteran status. 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 complete 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. TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. Describe the special test arrangements you require in the "Additional Information" section of the application form. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Pass County-paid pre-employment drug screening *if applicable and job-related background investigation. Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others. Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required. APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are mailed. DISCLAIMER Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this bulletin to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information, which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understandings, and such information prevails over information contained in this bulletin. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/ Human Resources. The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under "Disability Management." Closing Date/Time: Continuous

FILING START DATE : 06/18/2019 FILING START TIME: 8:00 AM The filing period may be suspended AT ANY TIME without prior notice AND the examination may reopen as the needs of the service require. EXAM NUMBER : J2708N SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION Salary includes P.O.S.T., patrol, and longevity bonuses. $6,112.33- $9,453.22 (BPC) Monthly $6,298.25- $9,740.74 (IPC) Monthly $6,489.82- $10,037.03 (APC) Monthly The seventh step of the Deputy Sheriff pay scale shall be authorized after: 1) completion of one year on the sixth step 2) successful completion of Custody and Patrol training programs 3) completion of Custody and Patrol assignments with competent performance ratings and evaluations TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : Open Competitive FILING TYPE : Open Continuous CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this class work under the technical and administrative supervision of a Sergeant or higher - level peace officer. Some positions report to civilian managers who provide administrative supervision. Incumbents are assigned to fixed posts or designated patrol areas throughout the unincorporated area of the County and in contract cities and perform either: (1) inmate custody work at a correctional facility; security and support services at a court facility; or (2) law enforcement work at a Sheriff's patrol station, specialized unit, or other non-custodial assignment. Incumbents perform progressively responsible and diverse law enforcement duties such as supervising, observing, guarding, and transporting inmates; serving civil and criminal process; securing and maintaining order within courtrooms; patrolling an assigned area in a patrol car; investigating, preventing and suppressing crime; and apprehending public offenders. Incumbents may rotate through a variety of job assignments along planned career development lines to broaden skill and expertise in general law enforcement work and enable prompt deployment of trained personnel in response to the changing needs and priorities of the community. Positions in this class must exercise a working knowledge of law enforcement such as penal, evidence and vehicle codes; criminal investigation; patrol and custody procedures; juvenile laws; administration of justice; and community-law enforcement relations. Incumbents in these assignments must independently exercise judgment in interpreting and applying departmentally-approved methods in emergency situations involving danger to life and property. Also allocable to this class are positions performing specialized and highly specialized law enforcement assignments. Positions performing specialized assignments such as a lead deputy, training officer, watch deputy, polygraph examiner, investigator, etc., are required to exercise a complete knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of their assigned unit, with sufficient ability to impart this knowledge to others. Specialized assignments, such as media or international liaison, are highly sensitive requiring incumbents to possess a thorough knowledge of the department's organization and operational policies and procedures as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups. Highly specialized assignments such as commercial crimes, major crimes, homicide, emergency services, or arson initially require extensive training and technical skill. Incumbents are required to maintain proficiency and stay abreast of developments in their particular area of expertise. Essential Job Functions EXAMPLE OF DUTIES OF A DEPUTY SHERIFF Testify in court Make a forcible arrest Search for and handle evidence/contraband Use a firearm Drive a County vehicle ALL ASSIGNMENTS: Takes action, as deemed appropriate and within the guidelines of the law and departmental policy, in response to any public offense committed to which there is immediate danger to person or property or of the escape of the perpetrator of such offense whether on or off duty. Performs law enforcement administrative and operational duties such as writing reports, maintaining logs and other records. Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures resulting from changes in laws or other legal mandates affecting functional area of assignment. Takes responsibility for and maintains all equipment, including weapons, ammunition, and other specialized law enforcement equipment; attends required training; and maintains proficiency in all issued equipment. Responds to emergent situations such as natural disasters, civil unrest, or other tactical situations to protect lives and prevent criminal acts. Appears in court to testify in legal proceedings. Performs collateral duties as assigned. CORRECTIONAL OR COURT FACILITY ASSIGNMENTS: Controls, monitors, and supervises inmate conduct in housing units during meals, bathing, recreational activities, or work assignments according to established policies, regulations, and procedures to prevent escapes, injuries, or violence. Interprets and enforces correctional rules and regulations, such as California Code of Regulations , Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities, Title XV. Searches inmates, including performing clothed and unclothed body searches, and inspects housing units for contraband such as weapons or drugs to maintain the security and safety of inmates. Monitors movement and maintains security and safety of sentenced and pre-sentenced inmates within a correctional or court facility. Transports inmates to hospitals as needed for medical treatment and provides security as needed. Maintains visual surveillance of inmates and facilities according to departmental policy and established schedule through direct observation and the use of video equipment. Responds to inmate disturbances or emergencies and takes action to control the situation in accordance with legal guidelines, training, and established departmental policies and procedures. Conducts, records, and reports inmate count during shift to ensure all inmates are present and that accurate documentation is maintained. Responds to incidents of suspected criminal activity within a facility such as physical assaults; conducts preliminary investigations; gathers and maintains the chain of evidence; writes reports; and makes arrests as necessary. Provides jail orientation and responds to questions, concerns, and requests from inmates. Oversees and monitors access to attorney rooms, visiting areas, and other controlled locations. Serves as a Superior Court bailiff by assisting the court in maintaining order and by providing security for inmates in custody and for jurors. Serves all writs, notices or other processes issued by superior courts in the manner prescribed by law. Transports sentenced and pre-sentenced inmates to and from courts, correctional facilities, or other locations. PATROL STATION/SPECIALIZED UNIT/OTHER NON-CUSTODIAL ASSIGNMENTS: Patrols designated area in a patrol car to enforce laws and prevent or suppress crime; responds to reports of suspected criminal activity or disturbance such as physical assault, rape, homicide or burglary; makes preliminary investigations; gathers and maintains the chain of evidence; and makes arrests as warranted. Responds to requests for service from the public regarding suspected criminal activities such as those involving juveniles, narcotics, vice, license violations, or nuisance complaints, and initiates the investigation of incidents. Responds to locations of traffic accidents to assist victims; takes control to maintain traffic flow; obtains evidence and interviews suspects, witnesses, and victims; documents findings in a written report, and issues citations or makes arrests as warranted. Transports inmates to or from courts, stations, emergency medical facilities or other correctional facilities. Conducts personnel background investigations by interviewing employers, neighbors, personal references, and family members and prepares reports of significant information obtained. Guards and maintains the security and safety of sentenced and pre-sentenced inmates by enforcing detention policies and procedures in station jails. MAY BE ASSIGNED TO PERFORM SPECIALIZED DUTIES IN ASSIGNMENTS SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING: Exercises technical supervision over other line personnel, including but not limited to patrol, custody, detective, court services, and technical services. Plans and conducts law enforcement courses and seminars including classroom instruction and practical demonstration; tests and evaluates participants' knowledge and performance. Exercises technical supervision over field training activities in various patrol procedures and techniques such as report writing, vehicle pullover and approach, traffic control, arrest, and search and seizure. Coordinates operational activities such as scheduling patrol units and resolving community concerns and incoming calls for service at a Sheriff's patrol station. Conducts polygraph investigations of suspects, victims, or witnesses to determine the validity of their statements; conducts polygraph examinations of applicants for Deputy Sheriff. Serves as a detective in a specialized investigative unit such as burglary, juvenile gang, child abuse, forgery, commercial crimes, vice, or narcotics, with responsibility for investigating crimes, identifying and apprehending criminals, and assisting in the prosecution of court cases. MAY BE ASSIGNED TO PERFORM HIGHLY SPECIALIZED DUTIES IN ASSIGNMENTS SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING: Conducts complex major investigations in such areas as homicide, arson, and fraud, requiring extensive technical knowledge and skill, and the ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and synthesize massive amounts of information. Performs duties such as flying a helicopter and making mountain and underwater rescues requiring extensive training, skills, and certification or licensure. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS CITIZENSHIP Must be a U.S. citizen - OR - permanent resident alien who is eligible for, and has applied for citizenship. For more information regarding citizenship requirements, please contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at 1-800-375-5283 or visit their website at http://www.uscis.gov . Candidates will be required to submit a copy of their Citizenship diploma or paperwork showing they have applied for citizenship during the background process. EXPERIENCE Candidates must be employed as full-time peace officers in a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified law enforcement agency with two years of continuous peace officer experience at the time of filing. Full-time experience is defined as a 40-hour work week. Continuous experience is defined as full-time experience gained within two years from date of application. CERTIFICATE Candidates must possess a P.O.S.T. Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced certificate(s) at the time of filing . A legible copy of the candidate's valid P.O.S.T. Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced certificate and A legible copy of the candidate's P.O.S.T. profile report must be attached with the application at the time of filing. Documentation will be accepted via e-mail. LICENSE A valid California class "C" driver license is required to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates must possess a current, non-expired California class "C" driver license or above at the time of filing. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit a copy of their California driver license during the background investigation. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. A candidate's driving record that shows three or more moving violations within the last year will not be appointed. PHYSICAL CLASS IV - Arduous Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates must be in good general physical fitness and free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the Deputy Sheriff position. VISION (1) Acuity - At least 20/70 in each eye without correction, correctable to 20/30 in each eye. Successful soft contact lens wearers are not required to meet the uncorrected standard as long as their corrected vision is 20/30 in each eye. (2) Color perception - Anything other than minor hue impairment is disqualifying. HEARING There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than: 30 dB at 500 Hz. 30 dB at 1000 Hz. 40 dB at 2000 Hz. 40 dB at 3000 Hz. There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worst ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the candidate's record may be reviewed by the Occupational Health Program's Service Consultant for final determination of qualifications. Additional Information WORK CONDITIONS The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates seven days a week, 24-hours a day, and has locations throughout the greater Los Angeles County. Appointees must be willing to: work any shift. work overtime and consecutive shifts. work on any day of the year. work with people of any race or ethnic group. work assignments with co-workers of the opposite sex. work in any location within the County of Los Angeles. injure and perhaps kill another person in defense of your life or the life of others. have split or varied days off. work assignments where there is risk of being injured in the performance of your duties. deal with people who are hostile, irrational, emotionally distraught, or mentally ill. deal with volatile or life threatening situations. make appropriate split-second decisions in emergent, highly stressful situations. work independently and as a partner or team member with a variety of individuals. EXAMINATION CONTENT This is a non-competitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify candidates. ELECTRONIC CORRESPONDENCE ALL CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE SENT TO CANDIDATES VIA EMAIL. Candidates are responsible for providing a valid email address in their application that can receive emails from LASD.org . Please add the following email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail: tumoja@lasd.org swornexamsentrylevel@lasd.org ehire@lasd.org ehiresvc@lasd.org spsupport@lasd.org ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Candidates' names will be placed on the eligible register for twenty-four (24) months following the date of promulgation. Candidates will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veterans credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran's credit. Successful candidates will remain on the register for a period of twenty-four (24) months following the date of eligibility, unless they: do not appear (DNA) to any scheduled structured interview appointment. do not pass the structured interview. do not appear (DNA) to any scheduled background investigation appointment. are disqualified during the background investigation. are disqualified from the medical or psychological process. withdraw or refuse the position after being placed on the eligible register. SPECIAL INFORMATION ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance " policy for its employees for the following: use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. use of marijuana with or without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge. DISQUALIFICATION The background questions in the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) are utilized to ensure candidates meet the standards of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Candidates who fail any background question(s) will be disqualified from all Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department examinations for which they applied, and will have to wait a minimum of twelve (12) months after the date of the disqualification to reapply. LASD HIRING PROCESS 1. Application and SQ 2. Structured Interview (SI) 3. Background Investigation 4. Psychological and Medical Evaluations STRUCTURED INTERVIEW (SI) Candidates will participate in a P.O.S.T. mandated structured interview (SI). The SI evaluates the candidates' experience, problem solving, interest/motivation, interpersonal skills, community involvement/awareness, and communication skills. Candidates will be allowed one (1) opportunity to pass the SI. If a candidate does not pass the SI, the candidate must wait three (3) months to reapply. PRE-INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONNAIRE Candidates will be given a Pre-Investigative Questionnaire that is to be completed and submitted on the day of their background intake appointment. Candidates will be asked questions regarding narcotics use, theft, arrest history, domestic violence, and driving history. Examples of disqualifying factors include but are not limited to: failure to appear to scheduled appointments, felony convictions, job related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns, suspended license, driving under the influence, poor credit or employment history, substance abuse, and active criminal probation. PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (PHS) Candidates will be required to complete a P.O.S.T. mandated Personal History Statement (PHS). Candidates will receive emails from the Department's electronic case management system, E-Hire, with instructions on how to complete the PHS. Candidates are required to submit specific documents (i.e., driver license, social security card, birth/marriage certificate(s) etc.). It is the candidates' responsibility to bring both original documents and copies to their background intake appointment. Department representatives will verify the copies against the original documents, and return all original documents to the candidates. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION A thorough background investigation will be conducted which includes, but is not limited to; discrepancy interviews, a Live Scan (fingerprint search), polygraph examination, law enforcement agency checks, and residence/employment checks. Candidates who complete the background investigation may be selected for the position and will be extended a conditional offer of employment prior to the psychological or medical evaluations. Candidates who are disqualified from the background investigation will be ineligible to reapply for any Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department position for a minimum of twelve (12) months. PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION The psychological evaluation consists of a four (4) hour test. Once candidates have completed the test, they will meet with a psychologist. Candidates who do not pass the psychological evaluation will be ineligible to reapply for the position for a minimum of twelve (12) months. MEDICAL EVALUATION The medical evaluation assesses physical ability, ensuring capability to participate in the demanding duties of the position. Candidates who do not pass the medical evaluation will be ineligible to reapply for the position for a minimum of twelve (12) months. JAIL OPERATIONS TRAINING All appointees must successfully complete the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department jail operations training. VACANCY INFORMATION The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION All candidates are required to submit an online County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department employment application. All information, including the selection requirements (i.e., age, citizenship, education, and driver license) is subject to verification and your application may be rejected at any time during the selection process. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the selection requirements. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE To apply for this examination, click on the "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen. Your application must be submitted electronically by 5:00 pm, on the last day of filing. Candidates will be asked to provide required documents during the background process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES Applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County for those candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD All candidates must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or a friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record, and may result in a rejection of your application. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER All candidates must include their social security number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number. ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 981-5800 Teletype Phone: (323) 260-5291 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Alternate TTY Phone: (323) 267-6669 Department Contact Name: Sworn Examinations Unit Department Contact Phone: (323) 981-5800 Department Contact email: swornexamsentrylevel@lasd.org Closing Date/Time: Continuous

The Position Bargaining Unit: DSA - DSA - Deputy Sheriff's Sworn Rank & File Unit The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is seeking men and women interested in continuing an exciting and challenging career in law enforcement. Employees in this class perform routine law enforcement, crime prevention and detection, and detention activities in the County Sheriff's Office. Although no law enforcement experience is required for entrance into this class, incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as described below. The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff enjoys an outstanding reputation as one of the most professional, progressive agencies in the United States. In addition to operating the most innovative detention facilities in the country, the Office of the Sheriff provides patrol services throughout the county including four contract cities for which it provides total police services. Many other specialized assignments are also available. As a department of over 1,000 employees, with 668 that are sworn, the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff continues to grow and progress, providing excellent opportunities in career development for its deputies. To read the complete job description, please visit the website; www.cccounty.us/hr The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months. ORAL EXAM DATE: 04/21/2020 (For applications received 02/10/2020 - 03/08/2020) Typical Tasks Patrols assigned areas for the protection of life and property Enforces County ordinances and assists local peace officers in their enforcement activities Investigates accidents and administers first aid Makes preliminary investigations of burglary, theft, rape and other criminal violations Classifies criminal complaints and passes them on to investigators Sets up and maintains road blocks, conducts stakeouts, makes raids and performs other special duties as directed Apprehends and transports suspects Conducts prisoners to and from court and guards them while in court Transports prisoners to and from the Rehabilitation Center and other points Receives and investigates complaints of violations by or against juveniles Confers with juveniles and their parents Prepares citations for Juvenile Court Searches for, photographs, collects, preserves and transports physical evidence Evaluates and compares latent fingerprints Receives, searches, books, fingerprints and guards prisoners in the jail, hospital, prison wards and at the Rehabilitation Center Supervises prisoners at work, in transport, during visit conferences and other activities Prepares for court visits of attorneys and for the transfer and release of prisoners Serves legal papers such as subpoenas, summons, complaints and writs of attachment, execution and restitution Assists in conducting sales of attached property Collects fees due to the County Serves warrants and makes arrests Maintains order in court and prepares, processes and maintains necessary files, documents and reports Minimum Qualifications License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license will be accepted during the application process. Education: Possession of a United States high school diploma, G. E. D. equivalency, California high school proficiency certificate, or have attained a two-year, four-year or advanced degree from an accredited college or university. The high school shall be a United States public school, an accredited United States Department of Defense high school, or an accredited or approved public or nonpublic high school. Training: Possession of a California Basic P. O. S. T. Certificate and experience in law enforcement within the past three years, or successful completion within the last three years of the California Basic Course Equivalency Examination administered by the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, or possession of a valid certificate from a California P. O. S. T. approved Basic Academy. Academy certificates are valid for three years from date of completion of the academy program unless extended by employment as a full-time Peace Officer or Level 1 Reserve. Citizenship: United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship a minimum of one year ago. Age: Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Physical Requirements: Ability to meet such health standards as may be prescribed by the County Medical Consultant. Hearing: Must not have suffered a hearing loss of over 25 decibels in the 500, 1000 and 2000 frequency ranges. Visual Acuity: 20/100 uncorrected each eye; corrected to 20/30 each eye. Background: A thorough background investigation, which will include a report writing exercise, a polygraph examination and psychological testing, shall be conducted according to the specifications of the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training; and shall not have been convicted of a felony in this state or any other state or in any federal jurisdiction, or of any offense in any other state or in any federal jurisdiction, which would have been a felony if committed in this state. Other Requirements: Employees in this class who, as a part of their regularly assigned duties are required to operate a motor vehicle, will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under provisions of the County Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Applicants must be able to obtain a detention facility clearance to work in the detention facilities. Selection Process Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. Oral Interview: Conducted by a Qualifications Appraisal Board who will evaluate candidates in job-related areas (Weighted 100%). The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

Position Information Landscaping - Maintenance - Skilled Trades The County of Sonoma Probation Department seeks qualified individuals interested in working with and supervising work crews. Starting s alary up to $37.94/Hour* The Supervised Adult Crew (SAC) Program is a detention alternative program whereby adult offenders complete jail terms by working on crews throughout the community, and facilitates weekend crews for juvenile probation youth. By working on projects throughout the community and completing government and non-profit projects, program participants build a sense of community, learn work skills, and enhance their community. As a Probation Work Crew Supervisor, you will be responsible forcarrying out assigned maintenance, landscape, construction, and industrial production projects; timeframe estimates; and acting as a Probation Department representative. Assigned projects vary based on project specifications and/or building codes, individual expertise, crew composition, and if the use of skilled workers and project managers is required. Ideal candidates will possess a combination of the following: Supervisory experience managing a diverse group of people Experience ensuring OSHA compliance Coursework and/or experience in project management Corrections experience, working directly with offenders Experience towing trailers, operating small equipment, and using power and hand tools Journey-level experience in one or more skilled trades such as carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, general engineering, or landscaping Ability to work on Saturdays and Sundays EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Intermittent, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most regular employee benefits such as: long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Intermittent, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of 1,380 hours within any twelve month consecutive period. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for aCounty contribution toward medical coverage. This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple, intermittent extra-help openings in the Probation Department Supervised Adult Crew Division. The Civil Service title for this position is Probation Industries Crew Supervisor. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. Normally, this would include one year of full-time experience supervising offenders in a correctional facility and/or experience in carrying out semiskilled maintenance, landscape, construction, or industrial production projects. Coursework or experience in project management, as well as licensure as a general contractor, a landscape contractor, or journey-level experience in one or more skilled trades such as carpentry, plumbing, masonry, or electrical is desired. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. Background Requirement: Incumbents shall not have been convicted of a felony in this state or any other state or in any federal jurisdiction, or of any offense in any other state or in a federal jurisdiction, which would have been a felony if committed in this state, nor be under current formal probation supervision. Candidates certified for employment must be willing to undergo an in-depth background investigation including a psychological evaluation, criminal history check, and a medical examination, and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration regulations, 49 CFR 382, et. al. Citizenship Requirement: Permanent resident aliens who wish to be employed as peace officers must apply for citizenship prior to application for such employment. Permanent resident aliens must cooperate with the U.S. Department of Immigration in meeting all requirements for U.S. citizenship or they shall be disqualified for peace officer status. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: typical offender behavior patterns and methods of controlling behavior problems and disturbances; techniques and skills necessary to provide the leadership role in supervising, directing, and instructing the activities of offenders; project management including cost estimating for construction projects, materials, time frames, and equipment; construction practices and the properties of materials used in erecting, installing, repairing, and removing diverse structures or structural parts, pipelines, and/or landscape development and maintenance; building codes and occupational safety and health practices and procedures related to construction and maintenance activities; the proper use and care of various hand and power tools to complete construction, maintenance, and landscaping work; principles of written and oral communication and report writing techniques, including language mechanics, syntax, and English composition; and advanced first aid techniques and practices, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Ability to: make and record detailed observations; read blueprints and specifications; supervise work of offenders; keep accurate records related to project costs, labor, time, and materials; exercise good judgment and decision making and adopt an effective course of action in an emergency situation, with limited to no supervision; effectively supervise a group of offenders engaged in various construction, industrial, and maintenance work activities; acquire and maintain the respect of offenders and fellow staff toward maintaining firm control in individual and group situations; maintain a cooperative working environment and provide positive motivation to offender crews; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, County departments, community agencies, and representatives; work outdoors for extended periods under varying weather conditions; work different shifts, weekends, and holidays; interpret and enforce institutional rules, regulations, and other policies with firmness, tact, and impartiality; observe inmates and anticipate and avert problems; effectively control, direct, and instruct inmates individually and in groups; prepare written reports; physically apprehend and/or restrain offenders in the line of duty. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Jobwith the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal (pass/not pass) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's combination of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position to ensure satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this position.Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the position will be placed on an extra-help employment list and referred to the department. The department may contact candidates from the employment list who possess the most appropriate job-related qualifications for further consideration. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION It is the policy of law enforcement/legal offices and departments, in the County of Sonoma, that job candidates complete a thorough background investigation process prior to employment. This policy is imperative in order to keep the department's employees and the public safe, and to maintain high standards in the law enforcement community. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. The background investigation will include a thorough assessment of a candidate's personal, employment, educational, criminal, and credit history. The investigation may include, but is not necessarily limited to: use of prescription and/or other drugs, reports from former employers, friends, family members, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, credit reports, court reports, public records search, and/or other relevant sources. Candidates must be honest and forthcoming about information that may arise during the background process. Deception during any portion of this process is grounds for disqualification, even after employment. All candidates will be required to take a pre-employment medical examination. The pre-employment medical examination will include drug testing as part of the medical examination for all applicants and for all current employees who are offered employment with the Offices/Departments. Additionally, candidates may be required to take a pre-employment psychological examination. The results of these examinations and the background investigation shall be confidential and shall not be available to the candidate for review. Failure to pass the background investigation will eliminate a candidate from the employment process. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. Issues that arise during the investigation process will be assessed, and judgment and discretion will be used to determine the employability of the candidate. Where there is evidence of a candidate's past use of controlled substances, many factors shall be used to determine the employability of the individual such as pattern of use, kind of drug used, circumstances of the start of the drug use, treatment, behavior, and attitude since discontinuance, etc. Please note that a history of using controlled substances does not result in automatic disqualification from the selection process. Prior to disqualifying any candidate whose profile falls within the provisions of the policy, the candidate shall be given the opportunity to present any and all evidence of mitigating facts which the candidate feels should be considered by the hiring authority. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on-line at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted inperson, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information. HR Analyst: AK HR Technician: EP