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San Mateo County, CA Deputy Sheriff - Lateral (Open) in United States
Deputy Sheriff - Lateral (Open)
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Deputy Sheriff - Lateral (Open)
Salary
$117,686.40 - $147,118.40 Annually
Location
County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
H060AK
Department
Sheriff's Office
Opening Date
10/25/2016
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Description
Please note that on January 11, 2023, the job posting was revised to update the eligibility requirement for employment in the United States under federal law.
This job posting was revised on January 20, 2022, to remove the requirement of submitting scores for the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) Physical Agility test.
Are you an experienced peace officer? The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is seeking current peace officers for the position of Deputy Sheriff Lateral.
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office employs over six hundred sworn and civilian employees. Deputy Sheriffs facilitate community interaction and utilize collaborative problem-solving techniques; investigate crimes; patrol assigned areas; receive, supervise and transport inmates; act as bailiff or civil deputy; and perform all related duties in law enforcement and crime prevention as may be assigned under general supervision.
To avoid delays in processing your application for this position, please read all the information contained in this job posting prior to submitting an application.
T hi s is NOT an ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION.
Successful candidates must have experience as a peace officer and must possess a valid California Basic POST Certificate. The Basic Certificate is awarded to current full-time peace officers of a POST-participating agency that have satisfactorily completed the prerequisite Basic Course requirement and the employing agency's probationary period. A copy of a valid California Basic POST Certificate or Basic Course Waiver Letter must to attached to the application.
California Basic POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certificate - The Basic Certificate is awarded, as defined in Regulation 1011, to currently employed full-time peace officers of a POST-participating agency who have satisfactorily completed the prerequisite Basic Course requirement and the employing agency's probationary period.
Out-of-state applicants: Completion of the Basic Course Waiver process is an option for meeting California's Regular Basic Course training requirement for out-of-state applicants. An individual must successfully complete the entire four-step Basic Course Waiver (BCW) process to obtain a waiver. To begin or learn more about the Basic Course Wavier process, please visit https://www.post.ca.gov/basic-course-waiver-process.aspx.
Qualifications
Certificate: As required by the State of California, incumbents at this level must possess a valid California Basic POST Certificate.
Education: High school diploma or its equivalent.
License: Valid California Class C Driver License or equivalent.
Background: No felony convictions and no recent drug use.
Physical Requirements: Must be free from any condition which might adversely affect fitness for the duties of the position; uncorrected visual acuity of at least 20/100 in each eye, correctable to 20/30 in each eye; weight must be in proportion to height.
Other requirements: Willing to work irregular hours, holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts. Refrain from using tobacco products at any time for employees hired by the County after October 1, 2004.
Application/Examination
Anyone May Apply. Responses to supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our County of San Mateo application form along with a copy of your Basic POST Certificate. An application screening committee may select those applicants whose education, experience, training, and knowledge most closely match the requirements of the position and the needs of the Sheriff's Office.
This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.
Qualified candidates will be notified of the date, time and place of the examinations. Subsequent phases of the selection process include a psychological evaluation, polygraph test, and medical examination. The Sheriff's Office will conduct final interviews with candidates who pass all required tests and evaluations. Final selection of candidates is made by the Sheriff's Office and is based on panel interview performance and information gathered in the background investigation, psychological and polygraph assessments, and medical evaluations. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
For specific questions regarding retirement, the San Mateo County Employees' Retirement Association (www.samcera.org) can be contacted by email (samcera@samcera.org) or by phone (650-599-1234).
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Ximena Burns (102516) (Deputy Sheriff - H060)
Please visit https://www.smcgov.org/media/100176/download?inline= for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.
Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.
NOTE: Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 may be subject to new Pension Reform retirement laws.
As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.
County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.
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The Deputy Sheriff - Lateral position REQUIRES that you are currently (or have been within the last three years) a full-time peace officer of a POST-participating agency who has satisfactorily completed the prerequisite Basic Course requirement and the employing agency's probationary period. Do you meet this requirement?
Yes
No
02
You must attach a copy of your Basic POST Certificate or Basic Course Waiver Letter with your online application. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected. I have attached a copy of my Basic POST Certificate or Basic Course Waiver Letter to my online application; otherwise my application will be rejected.
Yes
No
03
The Deputy Sheriff position requires that you be at least 18 years of age. Are you at least 18 years of age?
Yes
No
04
You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Do you meet this requirement? (If "YES", you will be required to submit proof of your legal authorization to work in the Unites States prior to employment.)
Yes
No
05
Do you possess a valid driver license?
Yes
No
06
If "yes", provide 1) the state issuing the license, 2) the license number and 3) the expiration date.
07
Have you received any vehicle citations for moving violations within the last 5 years?
Yes
No
08
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, explain fully.
09
You must not have been convicted of any felony. You do not need to list an arrest and/or conviction when the record of such an incident has been sealed in accordance with Penal Code Section 1203.45, 851.7 or 851.8; nor if your record has been expunged or is expungeable pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 11361.5. However, you must list the arrest and/or conviction if you have received a release (per Section 1203.4 or 1203.4a of the Penal Code of Welfare and in Institutions Code Section 1179 or 1772) or a pardon (per Section 4852.16 of the Penal Code). Have you been convicted of a felony?
Yes
No
10
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, explain fully.
11
You must be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal records. Do you agree to provide fingerprints for this position?
Yes
No
12
If you answered "no" to the previous question, you will be automatically disqualified from the examination process. However, you may provide an optional explanation for record purposes.
13
The Deputy Sheriff position (per POST Regulation 1002) requires applicants to have graduated from high school or possess an educational equivalent. Do you possess a high school diploma or educational equivalent? (Note: If "yes", you will be required to submit proof of educational requirement prior to employment).
Yes
No
14
A Non-Tobacco Use Policy applies to all employees hired by the County after October 1, 2004. Are you currently a County employee who was hired by the County prior to October 1, 2004?
Yes
No
15
If hired for the Deputy Sheriff position, you will be required to sign a "Statement of Acceptance" evidencing an agreement to refrain from using tobacco products at any time upon obtaining this position. Any such employee who violates the agreement shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. If hired, will you be able to sign this policy and refrain from using tobacco products at any time?
Yes
No
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If you answered “no” to the previous question, you will be screened out and will no longer be considered further for this position; however, you may provide additional information for record keeping purposes.
17
The County has an Employee Referral Program whereby current employees are recognized monetarily for referring successful applicants for employment into "hard-to-fill" positions. Were you referred to this position by a current County of San Mateo employee? Please provide the name of employee. (Must be provided at the time of application.)
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Did you learn about this position at a community event via a San Mateo County Sheriff's Office recruitment booth and/or staff? If yes, please list the name, date and location of the event. If no, please indicate "N/A."
Required Question
Agency
County of San Mateo
Address
County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 455 County Center Redwood City, California, 94063-1663
Phone
(650) 363-4343
Website
https://jobs.smcgov.org
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