What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff-Coroner in Training position at County of Mendocino, CA?
Salary : $25.33 - $30.78 Hourly
Location : Ukiah, CA
Job Type : Extra-help (Not to Exceed 6 Months)
Job Number : 25.24
Department : Sheriff's Office
Opening Date : 02 / 01 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
The Position
Current vacancy is a temporary, non-benefited position. The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to send selected applicants to a law enforcement academy. Female applicants encouraged to apply.
The current recruitment is to openly recruit for an individual to send through the law enforcement academy for future appointment as a Deputy Sheriff-Coroner. If selected, you would be paid while attending the academy. The individual selected as Deputy Sheriff-Coroner In Training must successfully complete the academy. This temporary position ends at either the successful or unsuccessful completion of the academy. In order to be eligible to be hired as a Deputy Sheriff-Coroner after completion of the academy, it is the responsibility of the trainee to complete the mandatory application process.
In non-sworn status, attends a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved Basic Academy and successfully completes the Academy's course of study to acquire peace officer status in the State of California; and in a non-sworn capacity perform related duties as required.
Bilingual English / Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilinges en ingls y espaol. Para recibir una solicitud en espaol, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.
If you apply for this position, or are considering applying for this position, please contact MCSO Recruiting for further information and support throughout the process. You can reach them at careers@mendocinosheriff.org or (707) 234-2106.
Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
Duties may include but are not limited to the following :
- Attends classroom and physical agility training at a California P.O.S.T. certified basic police academy.
- Participates in classroom work and independent study while attending a police academy.
- Learns the various laws of arrest, search and seizure (P.C. 832) and acquires skill and proficiency in the use of approved firearms.
- Acquires a basic knowledge of the penal code and police powers; learns to apply various penal code sections to simulated situations.
- Performs a variety of physical exercises in preparation for the physical demands placed on a sworn peace officer.
- Complies with the rules, regulations, and policies imposed on trainees by the academy; fulfills requirements and standards of attendance, academic and physical performance.
- Performs related duties, tasks, and assignments as required by academy staff and the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
- Attends required training or other meetings, as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education and Experience :
High School diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of related education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Must successfully pass criminal history and other background checks. Must not be prohibited from owning or possessing firearms.
Licenses and Certifications :
Valid Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of :
Skill in :
Mental and Physical Abilities :
Selection Procedure & Other Important Information
Deputy Sheriff Trainees attend a basic law enforcement academy, taking courses such as criminal law, search and seizure, evidence, investigative techniques, patrol procedures, firearms, driver training, defensive tactics, and more.
Written testing for qualified applicants is currently scheduled for March 26-27, 2025.
Important Application Information :
Examination Process : All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in a written POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) exam (pass / fail).
Special Testing : The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and / or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 234-6600. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.
Special Requirements : Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and / or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.
This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.
The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.
SALARY
Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.
RETIREMENT
Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to :
HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE
Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 - 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.
VACATION
Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.
SICK LEAVE
Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.
MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE
The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.
HEALTH INSURANCE
For the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to :
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
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LABOR CONTRACTS
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This position requires possession of a valid driver's license. Do you have a valid driver's license?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony by any court?
If yes, please give the date(s) and nature of the offense(s) below. (Convictions are evaluated for each position and are not necessarily disqualifying.)
Required Question
Salary : $25 - $31