Deputy Sheriff - Entry Level/Journey Level/Lateral - Extra Help

Come Join Our Team In Northern CaliforniaShasta County Sheriff's Office is looking for motivated candidates interested in seasonal assignments on the waterways of Shasta County. $34.67 - $50.89 APPROXIMATE HOURLY OPEN UNTIL FILLED This is a continuous recruitment that is open until the needs of the County are met. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.This position is an Extra Help, seasonal sworn position assigned to Shasta County waterways, as a journey level sworn class in the Deputy Sheriff's series. Under supervision, incumbents perform law enforcement, crime prevention, crime detection activities; boating safety, and education on the waterways of Shasta County, and related work as required. Employees within this special waterways assignment will complete a paid 40-hour Marine Enforcement course. Extra Help hourly employees may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Weekly hours are based on department business needs and may be up to 40 hours per week during this seasonal assignment. Benefits are not included.SPECIAL NOTE: An individual will be required to pass a background investigation relevant to working in a law enforcement office or facility prior to being hired.IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will be a law enforcement professional that has completed a probationary period as a sworn peace officer in the State of California, or neighboring states with comparable training hours and standards. In addition, the ideal candidate will have previous experience in traffic collision investigation or prior experience investigating boating collisions.Examples Of Essential DutiesDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Patrols assigned areas and answers calls for protection of life and property; conducts preliminary investigations; interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects; gathers evidence, and takes statements in connection with suspected criminal activities; substantiates finding of fact in court; serves warrants and civil documents; pursues and apprehends suspects and makes arrests; serves as rangemaster; directs traffic and enforces traffic laws; assists and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in investigations and arrests; and keeps firearms and other equipment in good working condition. For Waterways Assignment: In addition to the duties listed above, after completion of the 40-hour Marine Enforcement course, enforcement of all County, State and Federal laws as they pertain to the marine environment, educate the public on the need to boat safely, conduct investigations of boating and public accidents occurring on or near the water; administer first aid to injured victims; operation of patrol boats; writing departmental reports; transports prisoners; directs boating traffic and enforces boating laws; maintains departmental files and records; and prepares detailed reports of all activities.QualificationsIt is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following: Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of law enforcement; basic rules and regulations of the Sheriff's Office; basic laws of arrest and rules of evidence; basic laws applicable to the apprehension and treatment of juveniles; care and operation of small firearms and other law enforcement equipment. Ability to: Demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory; secure information from witnesses and suspects; make independent decisions while working in the field; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; writes or prepares accurate, concise, and detailed criminal and informational reports; understand and carry out oral and written directions, regulations, and departmental policies; use and care for firearms; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees and the general public; learn to operate surveillance, control, and communications equipment; stand and walk for long periods of time, perform moderate physical effort on an intermittent basis and strenuous physical effort on an occasional basis and some positions may require the ability to use small boats in the performance of their duties.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid California driver's license. Possession of a current, valid Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate of Completion awarded by P.O.S.T. Per California Government Code Section 1031.4, the minimum age at date of hire is 21.Application And Selection ProceduresShasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until this position is filled. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, "Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter," or "See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter" the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office. Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at View phone number on click.appcast.io; relay service View phone number on click.appcast.io; fax View phone number on click.appcast.io.Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide the mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Shasta County Personnel 1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; View phone number on click.appcast.io