Deputy Sheriff II - Extra Help (Boating Unit)

Overview The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve. Opportunity Deputy Sheriffs have the opportunity to serve and protect their communities proactively; following the Sheriff's Vision of total enforcement on crime and criminals, and total care for victims, witnesses and the community. Extra Help Deputies are typically assigned to the Boating Unit, serving the waterways throughout El Dorado County. Additional Extra Help assignments may be made at the discretion of the Sheriff. For more information, visit the official website of the Sheriff’s Office. Responsibilities Respond to a variety of calls for service on the waterways throughout El Dorado County, enforcing criminal and civil laws. Provide guidance to the public on safe boating practices. Respond to emergencies on the water and provide lifesaving measures to those in distress. Work weekends throughout the summer months and possibly emergency call-outs in the off season. Qualifications Must have successfully completed a California POST Basic Law Enforcement Academy and possess a current California POST Certificate. Ideal candidates will minimally possess a California POST Basic Certificate, which is obtained after completion of a probationary period in a California POST recognized agency. Click to view the minimum qualifications for Deputy Sheriff II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions. Submit Your Application Apply online by clicking the Apply link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click Accept. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Sheriff’s Personnel Unit for further information. Recruitment Process The Sheriff’s Personnel Unit will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. Those who meet the minimum requirements may be required to complete a pre-investigative questionnaire. Based on the information provided, applicants may be disqualified according to applicable policies. Qualified candidates will be notified of next steps applicable to their status in the recruitment process. See Sheriff’s Policy 1000 – Selection Standards for more information on disqualifying events in an applicant’s background. Training and Experience Review (Weighted 100%): a training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions. A subject matter expert will evaluate each candidate’s responses based on predetermined criteria. Do not refer to resumes, cover letters, or other documentation as they will not be reviewed. Supplemental questions are integral to the recruitment process and affect ranking for referral to vacancies. All work experience described in responses MUST be included in the Work Experience section of the application. For more information on the recruitment process, please refer to the official materials for this recruitment. Additional Information The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting applicants for Extra Help Deputy Sheriff II. This recruitment will establish a list for filling current and future extra help vacancies and will remain open until all vacancies are filled. We currently have multiple extra help vacancies in Boating Patrol, located in South Lake Tahoe and Placerville, CA. For Frequently Asked Questions, refer to the official site. The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. A thorough background investigation is required prior to conditional job offers. Depending on the job classification, a pre-employment medical screening may be required. Note: Promotional content and non-job-information have been removed to focus on role responsibilities, qualifications, and process. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of El Dorado