What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheriff's Detentions Sergeant - Shift - Department Promotional position at Kern County?
This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open to eligible employees of the Kern County Sheriff's Office who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.
Shift pay: 5% additional pay for evening shift work; 7 ½ % additional pay for night shift work. Applicants must be willing to work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 5 of 7 days.
Examination Schedule:
- Written Exam: will be conducted the week of April 28, 2025
Examination (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, written exam and rating of the application.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date/time/location without exception.
Suggested Study References:
- For the Record: Report Writing in Law Enforcement, 6th Edition- Hess, Karen M. & Orthmann, Christine Hess. (2008) For the Record: Report Writing in Law Enforcement, 6th Edition. Innovative Systems.
- Effective Supervisory Practices: Better Results Through Teamwork, 4th Edition- Wrighton, Scot. (Eds.). (2005). Effective Supervisory Practices: Better Results Through Teamwork, 4th Edition. International City/County Management Association
Although these topics may be covered in the exam, the test items will not necessarily be taken directly from these references.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
One (1) year of experience as a Sheriff's Detentions Senior Deputy with Kern County.
Possession of a valid PC 832 firearms certificate.
Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's license is required at time of appointment. Specialized licenses required for some assignments.
Full Job Description For: Sheriff's Detentions Sergeant
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
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Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish a 12-month eligible list from which appointments will be made at the Kern County Sheriff's Office as needed. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commision.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish a 12-month eligible list from which appointments will be made at the Kern County Sheriff's Office as needed. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commision.
Kern County Sheriff’s Office will seek and retain qualified individuals who maintain a high moral character, are ethical in all facets of life, and are trustworthy and professional when serving our community. The seven pillars of the ideal candidate include: Integrity & Honesty, Decision Making & Judgment, Social & Cultural Sensitivity, Stress Tolerance, Conscientiousness, Interpersonal Skills, and Communication Skills.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Salary : $7,514 - $8,980
