Deputy Sheriff Trainee

**AN AMADOR COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED**

COUNTY OF AMADOR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
(Open Recruitment)

DEADLINE: Continuous
POSITION: Deputy Sheriff Trainee
RATE OF PAY $30.93-$37.60/hour PLUS benefits

DEFINITION: Under immediate supervision, receives intensive academic instruction in law enforcement through a course of study necessary to complete the Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S T) Academy to become a Peace Officer.

Examples of Duties:

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• Identification and utilization of principles and techniques that promote community service, crime prevention and appropriate behavior; enforcement and procedural aspects of criminal laws and the legal obligations inherent in enforcement of those law.
• Proficient application of the rules of evidence; effective and professional communication through written, oral and mechanical media.
• Operation of an emergency vehicle which includes skid training, high speed pursuit, defensive driving and emergency driving, firearm training in order to learn good judgement and competency in the use of deadly force, ancillary police weaponry and weaponless defense.
• Basic criminal investigation processes and techniques, including the identification, collection and preservation of evidence, courtroom testimony and witness interrogation.
• Establishing a basic knowledge of the patrol function consisting of patrolling a designated area of the County in order to preserve law and order and to prevent and discover the commission of crimes; effectively dealing with common vehicle code violations by learning to recognize the violations, locating the violations in the vehicle code and safely and professionally contacting the violator.
• Processing, confining and caring for adult and juvenile prisoners in such a manner as to protect the prisoner's rights and welfare.
• Physical fitness and defensive techniques program; first aid, including cardio pulmonary resuscitation techniques; and other related course or programs as required.

Knowledge of:

• Basic English grammar, composition, spelling and punctuation; basic mathematics.
• Effective problem solving techniques.
• Basic vehicle laws and regulations.
• Basic computer and modern office and automation technology.

Ability to:

• Acquire, through training, a knowledge of modern approved law enforcement principles, practices and procedure; state laws, local ordinances and first aid.
• Write clearly, accurately, concisely, legibly and with correct English grammatical construction and spelling.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for law enforcement work.
• Understand and precisely carry out oral and written instruction: observe, assimilate. remember, record and recall pertinent facts and details.
• Learn standard broadcasting procedure of a radio system and other electronic equipment, including in vehicles.
• Learn to apply selected knowledge (i.e., laws, statutes, court decisions, Office policies, criminal investigation theories, etc.) in collecting, organizing and analyzing diverse information in order to decide upon an appropriate action in emergency and stressful situations; exercise good judgement and make sound decisions within a variety of circumstances.
• Plan and effectively present material to large and diverse groups of people.
• Work courteously and professionally with inmates, fellow officers, public officials, the general public, and others.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Develop skill in the use of firearm and other law enforcement tools.
• Undergo strenuous physical conditioning.
• Meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility.
• Effectively represent the Sheriff’s Department in contacts with the public and other law enforcement agencies.

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training which would likely provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying.

Education

Graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Development certificate (GED).

Selection Requirement: All interested applicants must fill out an Amador County employment application. Applications will be evaluated by a screening committee. The best qualified candidates will be selected for an interview.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or similar classifications for a period of one (1) year.

For a Complete Job Description and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/amadorgov
and select the job posting for Deputy Sheriff Trainee

**Applications will only be accepted through the above website**

AMADOR COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES
810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 223-6456 . Fax: (209) 223-6426
www.amadorgov.org

Amador County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.93 - $37.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31 - $38