Sheriff's Security Officer

Sheriff's Security Officer

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5 : 00 pm on : 6 / 24 / 25, 8 / 26 / 25, 10 / 28 / 25, 12 / 30 / 25. Under direction, the Sheriff's Security Officer enforces security; safeguards and protects County and / or contracted non-County property, buildings, and equipment.

Knowledge of :

• Basic law enforcement principles and techniques
• Operation of communication equipment used in the course of the work, such as radios, telephone, pagers, and related systems
• Rules, regulations, codes, and laws related to the work
• Report writing methods and practices
• Basic first aid

Ability to :

Minimum Qualifications : Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) Test. AND Satisfactory completion of an introductory course of training prescribed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) as described in Penal Code Section 832 (arrest and firearms training). AND Satisfactory completion of a course approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) in the carrying and use of a club or baton or possession of a valid and current baton certification issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs.

Special Requirements : Background / Criminal History : Applicants for Sheriff's Security Officer must pass a criminal history and background check which may include a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) examination and contact of prior employers and personal references. Applicants will be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record. In addition, a classifiable set of fingerprints shall be furnished to the Department of Justice and to the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Prior to appointment, applicant must successfully pass a medical examination and psychological screening. Minimum Age Requirement : Be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment. Uniforms : Incumbents must be willing to wear a designated Sheriff's Department uniform. Driver's License : Positions in this class require possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, before date of appointment. Failure to maintain the appropriate driver license may constitute cause for disciplinary action. Hours of Work : Incumbents in this class must be willing to work irregular hours, holidays, and weekends at various locations. Probationary Period : The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Application and Testing Information : Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5 : 00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5 : 00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

Supplemental Questionnaire : Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5 : 00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.

Formula Rate Examination (Weighted 100%) : All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete.

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