Deputy Sheriff - Lateral Transfer

Overview

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The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is looking to hire honest, dependable and diverse problem solvers. Our approach empowers each employee to have a voice in a collaborative, adaptive work environment. We think creatively and strategically together as a team. If you are committed to excellence, high quality service, leadership development and a great place to work, you belong at Ventura County Sheriff's Office.

Under general supervision, a newly appointed Deputy Sheriff will be assigned to custody and will perform a wide variety of custody and related duties including providing secure and humane detention for incarcerated individuals. After a period of time, a Deputy Sheriff will rotate to patrol and will perform a wide variety of patrol and related duties including building strong community partnerships;

the prevention of crime; the protection of life and property; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; conducting investigations; assisting in the preparation of cases and testifying in court; and providing assistance to the public.

Pay/

Title:

Deputy Sheriff

Ventura County offers an excellent benefit package that helps support healthy peace officers and effective work-life balance.

• Biweekly contribution towards a flexible benefits program (including medical, dental, and vision insurance options)
• Up to 2.5% matching funds in a 401(k) plan
• Annual leave (depending upon years of service)
• 13 paid holidays (including a floating holiday)
• Wellness Program (including health club discounts; free health coaching, onsite wellness, and online health education)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and peer support
• Work Life Program (including Lactation Accommodation Policy, Child Care Discounts and Coastal Housing Partnership)
• Possible educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on the completion of degrees or POST certification; plus other premium/incentive/bonus payments
• Biweekly contributions towards a secure, lifetime retirement benefit ("pension")
• Possible bilingual incentive pay depending upon operational need and certification of skills
• Textbook and tuition program
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Deputy Sheriffs are represented by the Ventura County Deputy Sheriff's Association (VCDSA) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

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Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Acts as a jailer for inmates committed to the jail;
• Supervises housekeeping activities of the inmates;
• Escorts and transports inmates both to and from jail, courtrooms, and state institutions;
• Books, searches and releases inmates;
• Admits and logs visitors, assuring conformance with rules and regulations governing visiting privileges;
• Maintains records and prepares reports; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Receives and answers complaints of law violations in County areas;
• Prepares investigative reports;
• Issues citations and makes arrests;
• Takes descriptions of wanted persons and stolen property;
• Intervenes in public and private disputes to protect the public and maintain order;
• Investigates crimes committed by and against juveniles;
• Appears in court as a witness;
• Serves warrants and other legal documents;
• Uses intelligence-led policing strategies to address crime trends in the community;
• Facilitates community-based policing and problem-solving solutions; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess experience that demonstrates possession of, and competency in, the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Graduating from high school, OR
• Passing the General Education Development (GED) Test, OR
• Passing the California High School Proficiency Examination, OR
• Having attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.

Prior to appointment, the Deputy Sheriff Lateral Transfer must provide proof of satisfactory completion of the Sheriff's Training Academy or an equivalent California POST Certified Academy, current employment as a law enforcement officer for a California agency and successful completion of probation as a law enforcement officer for that agency.

Candidates must:

• be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment as a Deputy Sheriff;
• be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law; and
• possess and maintain a valid California driver…