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County of Colusa
Deputy Sheriff (Academy Grads & Laterals)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Chief or Deputy directs operations and supervises the activities of a local police department or a unit or shift within a department. Implements new initiatives to address problems with crime in the community.
$111,132 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Colusa County is actively seeking qualified individuals to fill existing vacancies and create an eligibility list for the Deputy Sheriff position. Deputy Sheriffs are responsible for a diverse range of patrol officer duties, addressing various peace-related situations. This includes safeguarding life and property, enforcing laws and ordinances, conducting criminal investigations, preparing reports, engaging in crime prevention and suppression, testifying in court, and providing information and assistance to the public. Assignments may involve specific geographic areas for patrol, investigations, crime prevention, or other peace officer-related functions.
Who this the Ideal Candidate?
We are seeking dedicated, public service minded individuals to join our team in this honorable position. The ideal candidate serves as a department representative, upholding department policies and procedures, while fostering a safe working environment and maintaining command presence.
Selection Procedure
Screening for minimum qualifications.
Interviews.
Background Investigation and Psychological Exam.
Medical Exam.
The selection process steps may change with or without notice. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list to fill future openings without reposting.
In addition to the salary, up to 10% in additional compensation for P.O.S.T. and Educational Incentives
A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
Dedicated and fun work family that you will be welcomed into.
A job with
Deferred Compensation.
PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID sick leaveVacation Parity
Receives general supervision from higher level sworn staff.
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Current enrollment in a California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy, OR satisfactory completion of a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy (for entry-level applicants), OR possession of a Basic Certificate (for lateral applicants).
The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Colusa County is actively seeking qualified individuals to fill existing vacancies and create an eligibility list for the Deputy Sheriff position. Deputy Sheriffs are responsible for a diverse range of patrol officer duties, addressing various peace-related situations. This includes safeguarding life and property, enforcing laws and ordinances, conducting criminal investigations, preparing reports, engaging in crime prevention and suppression, testifying in court, and providing information and assistance to the public. Assignments may involve specific geographic areas for patrol, investigations, crime prevention, or other peace officer-related functions.
Who this the Ideal Candidate?
We are seeking dedicated, public service minded individuals to join our team in this honorable position. The ideal candidate serves as a department representative, upholding department policies and procedures, while fostering a safe working environment and maintaining command presence.
Selection Procedure
Screening for minimum qualifications.
Interviews.
Background Investigation and Psychological Exam.
Medical Exam.
The selection process steps may change with or without notice. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list to fill future openings without reposting.
In addition to the salary, up to 10% in additional compensation for P.O.S.T. and Educational Incentives
A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
Dedicated and fun work family that you will be welcomed into.
A job with
Deferred Compensation.
PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID sick leaveVacation Parity
Receives general supervision from higher level sworn staff.
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Current enrollment in a California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy, OR satisfactory completion of a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy (for entry-level applicants), OR possession of a Basic Certificate (for lateral applicants).
The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Who this the Ideal Candidate?
We are seeking dedicated, public service minded individuals to join our team in this honorable position. The ideal candidate serves as a department representative, upholding department policies and procedures, while fostering a safe working environment and maintaining command presence.
Selection Procedure
- The following is a tentative schedule of event that will occur as part of the selection process:
Screening for minimum qualifications.
Interviews.
Background Investigation and Psychological Exam.
Medical Exam.
The selection process steps may change with or without notice. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list to fill future openings without reposting.
In addition to the salary, up to 10% in additional compensation for P.O.S.T. and Educational Incentives
- :2.5% Intermediate POST CertificateOR 5% Advanced POST CertificateEducational Incentive Pay (for degrees that benefit the Department and County):2.5% Associates Degree
AA/ASOR 5
% Bachelor's Degree- BA/BS
- Based on the employee's base rate of pay but shall not include any other compensation.
A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
Dedicated and fun work family that you will be welcomed into.
A job with
WORK-LIFE BALANCE.A LIFETIME PAYCHECK
(3% @ 50 for Classic Members or 2.5% @ 57 for New Members)- As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
BENEFITS
at NO COST to you- Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
Deferred Compensation.
PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID sick leaveVacation Parity
- Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County.
Receives general supervision from higher level sworn staff.
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
One year of law enforcement experience is desirable.Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.Current enrollment in a California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy, OR satisfactory completion of a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy (for entry-level applicants), OR possession of a Basic Certificate (for lateral applicants).
License or Certificate:
Possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate, valid driver's license.Other:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a): Be legally authorized to work in the United States by federal law.The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Colusa County is actively seeking qualified individuals to fill existing vacancies and create an eligibility list for the Deputy Sheriff position. Deputy Sheriffs are responsible for a diverse range of patrol officer duties, addressing various peace-related situations. This includes safeguarding life and property, enforcing laws and ordinances, conducting criminal investigations, preparing reports, engaging in crime prevention and suppression, testifying in court, and providing information and assistance to the public. Assignments may involve specific geographic areas for patrol, investigations, crime prevention, or other peace officer-related functions.
Who this the Ideal Candidate?
We are seeking dedicated, public service minded individuals to join our team in this honorable position. The ideal candidate serves as a department representative, upholding department policies and procedures, while fostering a safe working environment and maintaining command presence.
Selection Procedure
- The following is a tentative schedule of event that will occur as part of the selection process:
Screening for minimum qualifications.
Interviews.
Background Investigation and Psychological Exam.
Medical Exam.
The selection process steps may change with or without notice. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list to fill future openings without reposting.
In addition to the salary, up to 10% in additional compensation for P.O.S.T. and Educational Incentives
- :2.5% Intermediate POST CertificateOR 5% Advanced POST CertificateEducational Incentive Pay (for degrees that benefit the Department and County):2.5% Associates Degree
AA/ASOR 5
% Bachelor's Degree- BA/BS
- Based on the employee's base rate of pay but shall not include any other compensation.
A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
Dedicated and fun work family that you will be welcomed into.
A job with
WORK-LIFE BALANCE.A LIFETIME PAYCHECK
(3% @ 50 for Classic Members or 2.5% @ 57 for New Members)- As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
BENEFITS
at NO COST to you- Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
Deferred Compensation.
PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID sick leaveVacation Parity
- Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County.
Receives general supervision from higher level sworn staff.
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
One year of law enforcement experience is desirable.Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.Current enrollment in a California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy, OR satisfactory completion of a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy (for entry-level applicants), OR possession of a Basic Certificate (for lateral applicants).
License or Certificate:
Possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate, valid driver's license.Other:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a): Be legally authorized to work in the United States by federal law.The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.#J-18808-Ljbffr