Deputy Sheriff - Lateral Transfer

BECOME A VENTURA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF – Your experience matters. Join the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and discover opportunities to grow, advance, and make a difference. NOTE: If you are currently employed as a peace officer in a California law enforcement agency, have passed probation, and wish to transfer to Ventura County Sheriff's Office as a full-time/regular employee, this is the correct job announcement. If you are not currently employed as a peace officer or are considered academy complete and wish to become a peace officer, please apply for the open recruitment titled, Deputy Sheriff Trainee/Deputy Sheriff. The Position Under general supervision, a newly appointed Deputy Sheriff will be assigned to custody and will complete an initial multi-year assignment in custody before transitioning to patrol. Once selected for patrol, they complete a five-month Field Training Program at one of six patrol stations throughout Ventura County. PAYROLL TITE: Deputy Sheriff BENEFITS & INCENTIVES Ventura County offers an excellent benefit package that helps support the health, well being, and financial security of its employees. 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 Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree or, if qualified, for 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, for those qualified Textbook and tuition program GI Bill on-the-job training program (for those eligible) For more details regarding the benefits offered by Ventura County click here: https://hr.ventura.org/benefits Deputy Sheriff Trainees and Deputy Sheriffs are represented by the Ventura County Deputy Sheriff's Association (VCDSA) and are eligible for overtime compensation. Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Deputy Sheriff assigned to Custody: 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. Deputy Sheriff assigned to Patrol: Receives and answers complaints of law violations in County areas and prepares reports as needed; Issues citations and makes arrests; Investigates crimes; 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. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess experience that demonstrates possession of, and competency in, the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. Some examples of qualifying education and training are: 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. Note: Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in accordance with California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) guidelines and Government Code Section 1031(e). 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. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 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 license and POST certificate. NOTE: An adult felony conviction is disqualifying. Any illegal activity including illegal drug use/possession or prescription drug abuse may be disqualifying. Supplemental Information: Must be willing to work at any of the six (6) stations or additional Sheriff's Office locations throughout the County and must be able to work any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays. May be required to work under adverse conditions and must be prepared to successfully respond to unexpected and occasionally life-threatening events. Must have strength, endurance, and physical agility to restrain rebellious and/or violent offenders. Deputies with any body art (tattoo(s), brands, etc.), will be required to wear uniform clothing or skin tone patch that covers the artwork while on duty (or have it removed at the Deputy Sheriff Trainee's expense). Must be willing and capable of wearing specialized protective equipment, such as gas masks, bio-hazard suits, radioactive protective gear and other hazardous material protective equipment that may be developed. By wearing said gear, deputies