Deputy Sheriff - Custodial Academy Enrolled and Entry Level

THE POSITION The Deputy Sheriff-Custodial position escorts, receives, registers, controls, supervises and cares for incarcerated persons and may be assigned to either the Sheriff’s Detention Center (SDC)-East and West Facilities, Minimum Housing Unit, or Re-entry and Enhanced Alternatives to Custody Training Center (REACT). Deputies must be mature, emotionally stable and able to work effectively in an environment that is often hostile, unpredictable and occasionally unpleasant. Deputies must have the ability to direct and instruct groups of incarcerated persons; have a tolerant attitude towards those confined; be able to respond to a wide variety of situations and exercise sound judgment. This position is also required to work under a "No Hostage Policy" setting and performs related duties as assigned. Entry into the Deputy Sheriff-Custodial classification offers career opportunities in custodial correction work. To learn more about the Sheriff's Office click here . Deputy Sheriff-Custodial personnel are peace officers pursuant to 830.1 (c), whose authority extends to any place in the state only while engaged in the performance of the duties of his or her respective employment and for the purpose of carrying out the primary function of employment relating to his or her custodial assignments, or when performing other law enforcement duties directed by his or her employing agency during a local state of emergency. This classification should not be confused with that of the Deputy Sheriff, whose authority to act as a peace officer has no time restrictions. Questions? We're Here to Help! If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, the recruitment process, or need assistance with your application, please contact the Sheriff's Recruitment Team at (209) 525-7004. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: Continuous but may close at any time. Physical Agility Examination: TBA Oral Examination: TBA Lateral candidates are highly encouraged to contact StanCERA regarding the specifics on retirement tiers and plans as it may affect current contributions. Contact can be made by calling (209) 525-6393 or at the website http://www.stancera.org/ It is important that you attach any documentation/verification to your application for the relevant education and/or licensure you possess listed under the Minimum Qualifications of this job announcement. Applications without this documentation attached will be rejected as incomplete. Receive, book, search, attend, and release incarcerated persons in the Jail, Honor Farm, and Public Safety Center; Maintain order and discipline among incarcerated persons ; Type booking slips, head-count rosters, incident reports, and other forms as required; Serve Civil process papers; Serve as a hospital guard; Inspect sanitation and oversee the feeding of incarcerated persons ; Supervise the daily activities of the Jail and Honor Farm incarcerated persons ; Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action quickly; Escort and transport incarcerated persons to and from the clinic, court, hospital, and State institutions; Serve as storekeeper and issue daily supplies; Appoint and supervise trustees; and Make arrests pursuant to Penal Code Section 830.1 (c). KNOWLEDGE The purposes and objectives of modern detention facility techniques; Principles and techniques of supervising group activities in a detention, secured setting facility; and Laws statutes, court proceedings, and regulations governing both sentenced and non-sentenced incarcerated persons . SKILLS AND ABILITIES Read and understand policies, rules, instructions, laws, and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement activities; Supervise the daily activities of sentenced and non-sentenced incarcerated persons ; Think clearly, use good judgment and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action in emergency situations; Remember names, faces, details of incidents and places, and possess good powers of observation; Apply modern principles of hygiene; Enforce rules and regulations with fairness, tact and impartiality; and Type reports accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed. We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications