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VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
800 S. VICTORIA AVE., L-1970
VENTURA, CALIFORNIA 93009
8056504018
https://www.ventura.org/

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Updated: February 12, 2021

Job Classification: Deputy Sheriff Trainee/Deputy Sheriff

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office is seeking to establish an eligibility list for the position of Deputy Sheriff Trainee and Deputy Sheriff! All candidates must take the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network to be considered further in the hiring process.

The department requires the candidate Work Attitudes Questionnaire (WAQ). You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. NTN suggests completing the WAQ as soon as possible so there is not a delay in your process.

Mission
We, the members of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, are committed to safeguarding the lives and property of residents of Ventura County and respond to public concerns in a manner which promotes neighborhoods free from the fear of crime.

Strategy
Our strategy for accomplishing this mission is to preserve the peace, prevent crime, apprehend offenders, facilitate problem solving community partnerships, enforce laws, provide secure and humane detention for persons lawfully entrusted to our care and display empathy and respect for the dignity of all individuals.

Diversity
We are committed to making sure all employees have the opportunity to be appreciated and recognized for their unique talents. We value diversity and the importance of individuality that comes with varying backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to provide the highest level of service and develop meaningful relationships with the community we serve.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office seeks to hire only those who will work toward the Sheriff’s mission of safeguarding lives and property of residents in Ventura County with honesty and integrity.

If you desire a meaningful career in public service and the opportunity to make a difference both at work and in your community, consider a career with us.

Salary Information:
Deputy Sheriff Trainee: $36.75 per hour
Deputy Sheriff: $38.59 per hour

Upon successful academy completion, incumbent is eligible for promotion to Deputy Sheriff with a salary of $88,160 annually.

Benefit Information: $1,106/year uniform allowance; 20-30 days of annual leave; 10 paid holidays; up to $2,000/year for textbooks and tuition; possible educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on the completion of Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree or, if qualified, up to $5,479/year for POST certification; plus other premium/incentive/bonus payments. The County will contribute $11,232/year toward cafeteria plan choices which presently include: 5 medical plans, 1 dental plan, 1 vision plan, a "cash back" option, and up to 2.5% matching funds in a 401(k) plan.

Bilingual Incentive: Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive of up to $2.81 per hour depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

Deputy Sheriff Trainees and Deputy Sheriffs are represented by the Ventura County Deputy Sheriff's Association (VCDSA) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term) Intermittent and Extra Help, vacancies within the Sheriff's Office. There are currently numerous vacancies.

Candidate Contact:
Donna Smith
Personnel Analyst
805-654-2848
donna.smith@ventura.org

Job Requirements

Age: Be at least nineteen (19) years of age at time of appointment to detention and twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment to patrol;

US Citizen: Be a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship. Citizenship status must be conferred within three (3) years of applying for citizenship; and

High School Grad/GED: Required

Valid CALIFORNIA State Driver's License: Required

Ability to Read/Speak English: Required

Examples of Duties:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Deputy Sheriff Trainee:

Attends Academy classes and receives instruction in areas including, but not limited to, community-based policing in the community, leadership, professionalism and ethics, cultural diversity and discrimination, public relations, problem solving, criminal law, laws of evidence, oral/written communications, vehicle operations, arrest and control, firearms, patrol procedures, traffic enforcement/investigation, criminal investigation, custody operations, oral/written communications, first aid and physical fitness;
Performs other related duties as required.

Deputy Sheriff:

Issues citations and makes arrests;
Takes descriptions of wanted persons and stolen property;
Intervenes in public and private disputes to protect the public and maintain order;
Investigates crimes committed by and against juveniles;
Appears in court as a witness;
Serves warrants and other legal documents;
Escorts and transports inmates both to and from jail, courtrooms, and state institutions;
Books, searches and releases inmates; and
Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications: These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

To qualify for this classification an individual must possess some experience that demonstrates possession of and competency in the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Some examples of qualifying education are:

Graduating from high school, OR
Passing the General Education Development (GED) Test, OR
Passing the California High School Proficiency Examination, OR
Having attained a two-year, four-year or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

be at least nineteen (19) years of age at time of appointment to detention and twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment to patrol;
be a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship. Citizenship status must be conferred within three (3) years of applying for citizenship; and
possess a valid California driver license.

NOTE: An adult felony conviction is disqualifying. Any illegal activity including illegal drug use/possession or prescription drug abuse may be disqualifying.

Supplemental Information:

Applicants must be willing to work at any station throughout the County and must be able to work any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Incumbents may be required to work under adverse conditions and must be prepared to successfully respond to unexpected and occasionally life-threatening events.
Incumbents must have strength, endurance, and physical agility to restrain rebellious and/or violent offenders.
According to the Ventura County Sheriff Office's non-smoking policy, all employees who attain the rank of Deputy Sheriff or a higher classification must refrain from smoking while employed by the department.
Incumbents with any body art (tattoo(s), brands, etc.), will be required to wear uniform clothing that covers the artwork while on duty. For example, wearing a long sleeve shirt to cover a full arm tattoo.
In addition, all deputies must be willing and capable of wearing specialized protective equipment, such as gas masks, bio-hazard suits, radioactive protective gear and other hazardous material protective equipment that may be developed. By wearing said gear, deputies will be subjected to future health screenings, including submission of medical information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Some ability to: learn the various California codes, County ordinances, and departmental rules and regulations pertaining to the specific responsibilities of a Deputy Sheriff; learn the methods used in law enforcement, the rules of evidence, laws of arrest, security, and civil procedures; understand written and oral directions; take effective courses of action in emergencies; prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence; and establish and maintain effective relations with others.

Recruitment Process:
FINAL FILING DATE: Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - Pass/Fail: Ventura County Sheriff’s Office offers testing services for the position of Deputy Sheriff Trainee/Deputy Sheriff through National Testing Network (NTN). To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select “Find Jobs”, then select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Applicants are encouraged to take the exam as soon as possible.

NOTE: Applicants may submit their Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) results with their application. The results must show a minimum t-score of 42.0 to be accepted. The PELLETB test results are valid for one year from the date the test was taken. Applicants wishing to use scores for the PELLETB exam administered at another agency must submit a letter from the testing agency on agency letterhead at the time of application. Acceptance of the other agency's t-score is subject to verification with the testing agency.

Upon passing a written exam, applicants will be placed on the eligible list for a period on one year and will contacted regarding the on-line submission of a Pre-Investigative Questionnaire (PIQ).

SELECTION INTERVIEWS:Applicants submitting complete and appropriate PIQs will be invited to a selection interview for further continuation in the process.

PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (PHS) REVIEW - Pass/Fail: Top applicants will be invited to meet with a Sheriff's Investigator who will conduct a PHS Review Interview.

Assuming sufficient vacancies, a selected number of applicants will be chosen to proceed in the selection process. As part of the selection process, applicants will be expected to pass the following:

In-Depth Background Investigation
Practical Examination
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Examination
Medical Examination

PRACTICAL (PHYSICAL AGILITY) EXAMINATION - Pass/Fail: The physical agility exam may include, but is not limited to, the following events: one-mile run, weight drag, obstacle course, and fence climb.

MEDICAL STANDARDS: The stringent medical standards to become a Deputy Sheriff Trainee/Deputy Sheriff have been developed over many years. Some of the most common reasons individuals are unable to pass are listed below. These are minimum/maximum standards and are significantly different from the ideal or average.

a. Hearing Loss. Hearing must be within California POST standards as verified by a medical background.
b. Color Blindness. Applicants must pass a color vision test as verified by a medical background.
c. Poor Vision (in either eye). Individuals must have uncorrected visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye, correctable to 20/20 in better eye and 20/40 on weaker eye.
d. Liver Function. Use of bodybuilding diet supplements, including, but not limited to, "Creatinine" (in any form) will often affect liver function tests. Therefore, it is important that you do not take bodybuilding diet supplements within several weeks of the blood test. Abnormal test results will require investigation at the applicants' expense before approval can be granted.
e. Weight and Body Fat. Applicants must be in excellent physical condition with weight proportionate to height (body fat <20% for males and <30% for females) as determined by an agility test and an examining physician.

UNSATISFACTORY RESULTS IN ANY ASPECT OF THE FOREGOING, INCLUDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION FINDINGS, MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

Applicants placed on the eligible list developed as a result of this recruitment who are not hired as Deputy Sheriff Trainee/Deputy Sheriffs or who, subsequent to being hired, are unsuccessful during their probationary periods may, at the discretion of the department's management, be offered positions as Sheriff's Service Technicians (SST's) or Sheriff's Cadets.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Donna Smith by email at donna.smith@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2848.

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