Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Applicants must submit the following documents at the time of application:A PELLETB certificate with a minimum passing T-score of 40.A P.O.S.T.-approved Physical Agility Test (WSTB) certificate with a passing score as required by P.O.S.T.Both documents must be submitted with the application. Failure to include either certificate will result in disqualification from the hiring process.DEFINITIONUnder close supervision, attends an approved Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) basic police academy to be trained to perform law enforcement service; and does other work as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is an at-will position. This is a non-sworn trainee level classification in the Sheriff's Office and is distinguished from the next higher level of Deputy Sheriff by being a non-sworn position with no peace officer powers. Incumbents in this class attend a police academy for basic training. Failure to graduate or to meet the Sheriff's Office standards is cause for release from this position. Upon successful completion of the basic academy, incumbents are expected to promote to Deputy Sheriff. Upon promotion to Deputy Sheriff, incumbents are sworn in as peace officers and begin the probationary period designated for newly hired officers according to the Memorandum of Understanding and/or County Personnel Policy.REPORTS TOTraining Sergeant or Lieutenant of OperationsCLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISEDNoneTYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSPhysical strength, visual acuity, audio capability and manual dexterity to perform the required duties of the position. Must be able to successfully pass the Peace Officer Standards of Training Academy (POST) physical agility test and perform other physical activities in the course of the training at the academy.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONSPerforms a variety of physically strenuous training activities in a scenario setting, such as pursuing and restraining suspects and lifting injured persons as well as other physically demanding exercises in the course of the POST Academy.(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)Attends Police Officers Standards of Training Police Academy.May assist in routine law enforcement support duties which do not require a sworn Deputy Sheriff including, but not limited to the following:Takes information for reports and answers questionsKeeps records and performs clerical tasksTakes fingerprints and photographsDelivers community relations programsResponds to non-emergency calls from citizens to take reportsCollects information and data; transports materials and peoplePrepares records and reportsOther duties as assignedEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent, or GED CertificateSpecial Requirements:Must be at least 21 years of age at the completion of the academy.Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who has applied for citizenship at least one year prior to application for employment in accordance with Section 1031.5 of the Government Code.Must be willing and available to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.Knowledge of:Human motivation and behaviorFunctions of local law enforcement agencyAbility to:Successfully complete an approved POST basic police academyUnderstand, interpret and apply State and local laws and departmental policies and proceduresReact quickly and calmly in emergency situations and adopt an effective course of actionLearn to operate firearms safelyDeal with difficult individualsFollow oral and written instructionsObtain information through interview, interrogation and observationWrite clear and accurate reportsOperate modern office equipment and work with various software applicationsEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationships.