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Deputy Sheriff II - Court Security - Extra-Help

County of Sonoma, CA
Santa Rosa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

Salary : $52.28 - $63.54 Hourly

Location : Santa Rosa, CA

Job Type : Extra Help

Job Number : 24 / 05-4081-EHC

Department : Sheriff's Office (SHF)

Opening Date : 05 / 07 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Bargaining Unit : 46

Position Information

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office seeks qualified experienced law enforcement officers for Deputy Sheriff II - Court Security positions.

Candidates with English / Spanish bilingual skills and out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply!

STARTING SALARY UP TO $63.54 / HOUR

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is recruiting for multiple intermittent, Extra-Help Deputies to provide law enforcement security for the Sonoma County Courts.

Join Our Team

Since 1850, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office has been providing law enforcement, court security services, and detention services to the people of Sonoma County. The Sheriff's Office is comprised of over 650 employees and approximately 100 volunteers. Servicing a county of over 1,600 square miles and population of over 500,000 people, the Sheriff's Office is responsible for primary law enforcement services of the unincorporated area, the Town of Windsor, and the City of Sonoma. To learn more about how we serve the community, please visit the .

In order for out of state applicants to qualify for this position, they must obtain a California POST Basic Course Waiver (BCW).

Corrections experience is not applicable.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple monolingual (English) or Bilingual (English / Spanish) Deputy Sheriff II - Court Security Extra-Help positions in the Sheriff's Office. Bilingual positions require English and Spanish skills at either the basic (conversational) or fluent (reading, writing, and conversational) level. Applicants who wish to be considered for a bilingual position must indicate their level of skill in the required supplemental questionnaire. An examination will be conducted prior to employment in a bilingual position to confirm the level of skill in this area. Bilingual premium pay is $1.15 / hour for basic and $1.50 / hour for fluent skill sets.

Extra-Help Employment

Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Intermittent, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most regular employee benefits such as long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Intermittent, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of 1,380 hours within any twelve-month consecutive period. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.

  • Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the and our .

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable General Education Development Certificate.

Experience : One year of recent, full-time paid experience as a law enforcement officer with a city, county, state or federal police agency.

Special Qualifications : Possession of the P.O.S.T. basic certificate. Law enforcement experience performing patrol functions is highly desirable.

License : Possession of a valid California driver's license and a good driving record.

Background Requirement : Incumbents shall not have been convicted of a felony in this state or any other state or in any federal jurisdiction, or of any offense in any other state or in any federal jurisdiction, which would have been a felony If committed in this state, nor be under current formal probation supervision.

Citizenship Requirement : Permanent resident aliens who wish to be employed as peace officers must apply for citizenship at least one year before application for such employment. If a permanent resident alien has not obtained citizenship within three years after application for employment or is denied citizenship, he or she shall be disqualified for peace officer status.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of : the laws, ordinances, rules and regulations enforced by the department; modern procedures and methods employed in crime detection and investigation and knowledge of general police practices and techniques; court procedures in criminal and civil trials. Working knowledge of the use and care of firearms; criminal attitudes and behavior patterns and the social factors underlying criminal behavior; recent developments, current literature and sources of information of criminal investigation procedures and police patrol practices.

Knowledge of : first aid methods and their applications; the geography and topography of Sonoma County.

Ability to : enforce the law firmly, tactfully and impartially and to deal courteously with the general public; make quick, effective and reasonable decisions and to take appropriate action in emergencies; understand and follow written and oral directions. Ability to speak and write effectively.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

  • Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
  • You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
  • You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
  • Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
  • Please visit to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

    APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

    Responses to supplemental questions are used to evaluate your qualifications. Please provide sufficient information to allow for a thorough evaluation of your qualifications.

    The selection procedure will consist of the following examination :

    An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (pass / not pass) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's combination of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position to ensure satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the position will be placed on an extra-help employment list and referred to the department. The department may contact candidates from the employment list who possess the most appropriate job-related qualifications for further consideration.

    BACKGROUND PROCESS

    Being part of the Sheriff's Office and being expected to keep the public safe requires a thorough background investigation process. This process includes an assessment of prior work history, verifying educational experiences, court reports, public records searches, and understanding past patterns relating to drug usage, financial patterns, etc. This entails gathering a significant amount of information from job candidates and speaking to former employers, friends, family members, etc. Polygraphs, drug tests, and medical and physical examinations are also part of this process. Candidates must be honest and forthcoming about information that may arise during the background process. Deception during any portion of this process is grounds for disqualification, even after employment. This process can take anywhere from 3-5 months. Many factors are taken into consideration and one should not assume a credit issue or prior drug use is automatically disqualifying. Candidates will be given the opportunity to present mitigating information they feel should be considered. You are encouraged to be as responsive as possible while this process is taking place to help expedite the timeline, and we encourage you to stay patient and interested in this great career opportunity while this process is taking place.

    You may also review the to determine the requirements for this position.

    Please read the for further information.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Applications are accepted online at Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

    The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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    HR Technician : EV

    IMPORTANT NOTE : Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

    These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers :

    Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

    Health Plan : Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

    Retirement : Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit

    IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

    Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance / benefits.

    Student Loan Debt Relief : County employees may be eligible for through the U.S. Department of Education.

    Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

    For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at or (707) 565-2900.

  • IMPORTANT NOTES : Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
  • How did you first learn about this opportunity?

  • Careers in Government
  • College or University
  • County of Sonoma Human Resources Office
  • Craigslist
  • DiversityJobs
  • Employee of Sonoma County
  • Facebook
  • Glassdoor
  • GovernmentJobs.com
  • Handshake
  • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County
  • Indeed
  • Instagram
  • Job Fair
  • La Voz
  • Latino Service Providers
  • LinkedIn
  • Los Cien
  • POST
  • sonoma-county.org / www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org
  • Start Here!
  • X (Twitter)
  • Veterans Services Office
  • Women's Organization or Group
  • Other Internet Site
  • Other Publication
  • Please indicate if you are interested in bilingual positions, and your level of proficiency.

  • Yes, I have basic (conversational) English / Spanish bilingual skills
  • Yes, I have fluent (reading, writing, and conversational) English / Spanish bilingual skills
  • No, I do not have English / Spanish bilingual skills, and / or I do not wish to be considered for a bilingual position
  • Have you reviewed and do you understand the Sheriff's Office Drug Guidelines ? (Please note, if you do not have Internet access, you can request the drug standards packet from the Human Resources reception desk.)

    Are you at least 18 years old?

    Are you a high school graduate or do you have a GED?

    Are you willing to undergo a thorough background investigation, which may include a review of criminal, employment, education, driving, and credit records, and an inquiry into your personal and social history, including any use of drugs and / or alcohol?

    Are you willing to undergo polygraph, psychological, physical abilities, and medical examinations?

    Which of the following applies to your citizenship status?

  • I am a U.S. citizen
  • I am a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for U.S. citizenship
  • None of the above
  • Are you currently a Reserve Peace Officer?

    Do you possess a California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate?

    Do you possess a California POST Basic Course Waiver? If so, please attach a copy of the waiver to your application materials.

    As an adult, have you been convicted of a felony or are you currently under formal probation?

    If you answered "Yes" to question 12, please explain your response. If you answered "No", please respond, "N / A."

    The United States Department of Justice Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003 drives all efforts to combat sexual abuse and sexual misconduct at all correctional institutions. The County of Sonoma maintains a zero tolerance for sexual violence, staff sexual misconduct, and sexual harassment. In accordance with PREA § 115.17, please respond to the following question. Have you :

  • Engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution;
  • Been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or
  • Been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged or attempted to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.
  • Please describe your qualifying work experience as a Peace Officer. Include job titles, time in service, a description of your recent assignment, and information regarding the agency you work(ed) for (patrol area, population, etc.) Please note that experience as a corrections officer does not apply.

    Required Question

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