Mariposa County Sheriff's Office is looking for Sheriff Deputy Recruits (Extra Help Only). Only online applications will be accepted.

DEFINITION

This non-sworn classification exists solely for an incumbent attending a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy and under close supervision, the Recruit will receive formal, comprehensive training in law enforcement. An incumbent may be appointed for a period not to exceed 180 days. Upon successful completion of the training and graduation from the academy, the Recruit will qualify and may be sworn in as a peace officer with full authority as a Sheriff's Deputy and/or a Sheriff's Bailiff or hired as a non-sworn Sheriff's Security Officer in Mariposa County.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives close supervision from Sheriff's Sergeant-Patrol.

Attend classroom activities; participate in both the learning process and in interactions with students and faculty; achieve a passing grade on all classroom requirements. Complete classroom assignments and projects as required. Participate in physical activities; achieve a passing grade on the POST physical agility exam. Participate in firearms course; achieve a qualifying score for firearms qualification under Penal Code section 832.

Education:

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

Possession of a valid California driver's license. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form. A copy of your driver's license must be attached to your application. Permanent resident aliens must have applied for citizenship at least one (1) year prior to the date of application. For permanent resident aliens - proof of citizenship or a copy of your application for citizenship must be attached to your application. Must be at least 20 years of age at time of appointment. Must pass a pre-employment physical.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of :

Proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Basic arithmetic. Modern office procedures and equipment. Ability to : Follow oral and written instruction. Read, research, understand, and apply technical materials. Retain and recall information. Accurately record information from oral and written sources. Meet the physical requirements and standards necessary for successful performance. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

All interested applicants must complete and submit a job application including any required supplemental questionnaires, and attach any required documentation. For those who meet the minimum qualifications, a competitive evaluation of the training and experience described on your application or supplemental questionnaire, a written examination, a structured oral interview, a performance rating, or a combination of any of these, may be performed. You will be scored based on that competitive evaluation. This process may be altered if there are ten or less applicants that qualified.