Sheriff's Service Technician I/II

Sheriff's Service Technician Under supervision, monitors inmate movement, behavior, and performance in maintenance and housekeeping activities in adult correctional facility (maximum, medium, or minimum security); transports inmates; performs technical/clerical level inmate booking or evidence processing work; performs related duties as assigned. Detention Facilities operate 24/7. Work shifts are rotating in nature and incumbents may also be assigned to work on weekends and holidays. Incumbents may be periodically rotated through assignments and shifts with varying work hours and work days. Distinguishing Characteristics: This bi-level classification series is characterized by the responsibility to provide technical support to the Sheriff's Office in a variety of activities and operations. Most assignments require incumbents to come in contact with the inmate population on a regular basis. Areas of assigned responsibility may require incumbents to oversee a small crew of inmates in work such as general cleaning and painting. Other assignments, such as assisting with booking/identification of inmates by verifying information on booking forms and storing/releasing inmate personal property requiring contact with inmates. Guard station assignments also involves inmate contact on a regular basis. Additional assignments may include working at the Crime Laboratory, Sheriff's Property Room, Range or at various patrol stations. Sheriff's Service Technician I is the entry and full working level of the series. Sheriff's Service Technician II is the advanced level of the series and is utilized to recognize longevity and meritorious service. This series is distinguished from Deputy Sheriff in that the latter is responsible for law enforcement activities in and outside detention facilities. PAYROLL TITLES AND APPROXIMATE SALARIES: Sheriff's Service Technician I: $24.75 - $36.33 Hourly Sheriff's Service Technician II: $27.18 - $42.33 Hourly EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: Sheriff's Service Technician I/II may receive an educational incentive of either 2.5%, for an Associate degree, 3.5% for Bachelor degree, or a 5% for a post graduate degree that is not required to work in the classification. BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Sheriff's Service Technician I/II may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. Sheriff's Service Technicians who are required to wear a uniform as a condition of their employment receive an annual uniform allowance of $1050.00. DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Ventura County Sheriff's Office