Deputy sheriff · Posted Nov 5, 2024
Deputy Sheriff - Custodial - Lateral
Pay
$78,499 to $95,410$78,499.20 - $95,409.60 Annually
Closes
ContinuousContinuous
Bonus
None stated
Laterals
Out-of-state OK
In the posting's words
The sentences our figures come from.This recruitment is open to lateral transfers from other public agencies only.The posting
From GovernmentJobs.com · read Oct 1, 2026 · originalThis recruitment is open to lateral transfers from other public agencies only.
Stanislaus County is accepting lateral transfer applications from current Deputy Sheriffs - Custodial.
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Stanislaus County Personnel Policy defines lateral transfers as persons with permanent or probationary status employed in another public agency and originally hired in that agency through a competitive process in the same or comparable classification requiring similar minimum qualifications. Additionally, the candidate must be currently employed with another governmental organization at the time of the conditional offer of employment.
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.
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.
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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
Written Examination:
TBA
Oral Examination:
TBA
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.
Receives, books, searches, attends to and releases
incarcerated persons
in the SDC-East and West Facilities, Minimum Housing Unit, and REACT 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 oversees the feeding of
incarcerated persons
;
Supervise the daily activities of the Jail
incarcerated persons
;
Analyze situations accurately and adopts 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 supervises 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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or passage of high school level General Education Development (GED) test;
AND
Must meet the minimum standards for peace officers pursuant to Government Code Section 1031;
AND
Successfully complete the Stanislaus County arrest and firearms training courses pursuant to 832 PC (as prescribed by POST) and the jail operations course pursuant to 6035 PC (as prescribed by Corrections Standards Authority) within twelve (12) months from the date of employment;
AND
Physical/manipulative abilities required by the department;
AND
Mental/cognitive abilities required by the department;
AND
Must be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment in a Federal penitentiary or a State prison;
AND
Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License;
AND
Not less than 21 years of age at time of appointment;
AND
Must possess or be eligible to possess a Proof of Eligibility (POE) or certificate (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) from California Peace Officer Standards and Training under SB 2. Ineligibility or decertification from POST will automatically disqualify candidate fro
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