Community Services Officer II

Community Services Officer II

Bring your law enforcement-focused customer service expertise to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. Starting salary up to $37.66 / hour ($78,600.00 / year) and a competitive total compensation package!

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits including :

• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance / benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Additional Benefits : Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• Student Loan Debt Relief County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing professional, firm, fair, and compassionate public safety services with integrity and respect. Within the Property / Evidence Unit, our team of Community Services Officers, led by a Law Enforcement Services Specialist Supervisor, works together to ensure the secure handling and control of all property and evidence in the Office's custody. The primary goal is to maintain the integrity of evidence to support criminal investigations, enabling the successful prosecution of offenders and the exoneration of the innocent. The Unit's Community Services Officers are responsible for receiving, cataloging, safely storing, transporting, and maintaining the integrity of evidence, found property, and items held for safekeeping. Once a case is adjudicated, they are legally obligated to return property to its rightful owner or facilitate its lawful disposition. They work closely with sworn personnel, attorneys, the public, and external law enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and departmental policies regarding the storage, release, and disposal of property and evidence.

As our ideal Community Services Officer II candidate, you are an adaptable, proactive professional who can think critically under pressure and recognize the vital role you play in the criminal justice systemparticularly in how your actions can directly impact case outcomes. Additionally, you bring your :

Working Conditions

Community Services Officers work outdoors and indoors and are required to wear a uniform. Shifts are typically Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1700, with observed Holidays off. The work requires traveling by car to other agencies, firearm dealers, and off-site disposal facilities. The position frequently researches case files detailing disturbing criminal acts, homicide, molestation, rape, sex trafficking, etc. Community Services Officers have access to property and evidence that may include large sums of money, collector's coins, expensive tools, jewelry, drugs, firearms, etc., and they access, store, and remove items stored in freezers, kept at + / - 5 degrees Fahrenheit. The position may be exposed to harsh chemicals, narcotics, and bodily fluids. The work may also involve working in confined storage spaces utilizing ladders and a man-lift, up to 12 feet high at the top shelves.

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 Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Community Services Officer II position in the Sheriff's Office. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, a High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in a position that is comparable to that of Community Services Officer I with the County of Sonoma. Academic coursework in law enforcement or a closely related field is highly desirable. License : Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position. The positions advertised on this announcement require possession of a valid California Driver's License. Background Requirements : Applicants must successfully complete a thorough background investigation including a polygraph examination. Applicants who 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 California, or are under formal probation may be subject to disqualification for this class.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of : function, organization, purpose and procedures of law enforcement and / or public safety agencies; basic laws, codes, ordinances, processes, techniques, rules, regulations, and practices pertaining to area of assignment; principles and procedures related to department policies, procedures, legal, court, and law enforcement documents and reports; local resources and services for referrals; crime / court report writing; modern office routines and equipment, record keeping, and filing; techniques of receiving, storing, inventorying, safeguarding, delivering, and disposing of property; basic arithmetic; local geography; English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to : apply basic laws, codes, ordinances, processes, techniques, rules, regulations, and practices pertaining to area of assignment; interpret and apply department policies and procedures; interpret legal, court, and law enforcement documents and reports; work, communicate effectively, and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and sensitivity with the general public, outside agencies, department personnel, etc.; obtain accurate and detailed information in person or by telephone; follow written and oral instructions; make decisions in routine procedural matters without immediate supervision; read, correct, prepare, and maintain accurate and concise records and reports; work under stress and in emergency situations; exercise judgment and discretion in sensitive situations and in analyzing and resolving problems; speak before public groups; work in contact with and oversee inmate / probation workers; obtain information, enter data, develop correspondence, etc. in modern software programs.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma 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 may be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination :

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass / not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Personally identifiable information