- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment. Specialized licenses required for some assignments.
- High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent AND successful graduation from a California P.O.S.T. approved Police or Sheriff's Academy (Basic Peace Officer Course); or possession of a Basic or higher P.O.S.T. Certificate.
- The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
- The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
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Deputy Sheriff - Bakersfield, United States - Kern County, CA
Description
Salary : $5, $7,138.73 MonthlyLocation : Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Shift - Full Time
Job Number: 9344
Department: SHERIFF
Opening Date: 04/11/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice. Please ensure ALL applicable certificates are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach the certificates to your application, you may e-mail them to Nesrine Annan at .
*$25,000 Recruitment Bonus - More information below*
Examinations:
Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of the application.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:
In accordance with Government Code Section 1031 to be appointed as a peace officer in California, incumbents must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
Physical and Psychological Requirements: Applicants must be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
Physical Examination: A rigid medical examination by a county physician is required. Includes spine and chest x-rays, blood chemistry and electro cardiograph test. Weight must be proportionate to height and age.
Psychological Examination: Emotional and mental conditions shall be evaluated by a psychologist that meets the applicable education and training requirements as set forth by the Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training Evaluation is designed for the conduct of pre-employment psychological screening of peace officers.
Vision: 20/100 uncorrected in each eye (corrected to 20/20) - no color deficiency. No permanent or progressive abnormalities.
Hearing: No hearing deficiency.
Minimum Age: 21 years of age by the final filing date.
Character: A thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting is required. Applicants must have a reputation for honesty, trustworthiness and be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation. Felony law violations will be disqualifying and except for a limited number of minor traffic offenses, misdemeanor offenses may be disqualifying.
Background / Pre-employment Polygraph Examination / Psychological Evaluation (Qualifying Only): The background evaluation will include a pre-employment polygraph examination and psychological evaluation and will assess overall suitability for employment only as a Kern County Deputy Sheriff. This evaluation may not indicate present suitability for other law enforcement positions or future suitability as a Kern County Deputy Sheriff. Candidates must be found satisfactory in all respects on the Background Evaluation. Candidates determined to be unsuitable on this evaluation, or who have previously been found unsuitable, must wait a minimum of twelve months before they may reapply for this classification. Additionally, those found unsatisfactory as a result of the background evaluation will be removed from eligibility in accordance with Civil Service Rule
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About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
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High Performance Culture
Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Sheriff's Office. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed.
Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
You will be required to submit to a pre-offer drug screening test at county expense. Following an offer of employment, you will be required to submit to post offer medical tests at county expense.
This recruitment is eligible for the Employee Referral Award Program. For information on the Employee Referral Award Program, or to submit a referral form, please use the following link: Employee Referral Award Program.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our
This position works within the Kern County Sheriff's Office. For more information about the department, please view their website
For any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Human Resources Analyst, Nesrine Annan
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Supplemental
Summary of Benefits for Deputy Sheriff
Recruitment Bonus: The parties agree to implement a non-pensionable recruitment bonus not to exceed $25,000 for all new Kern County employees laterally appointed (already in possession of Basic POST) into the Deputy Sheriff classification. The schedule for the recruitment bonus shall be:
1. $3,000 upon appointment to a permanent Deputy Sheriff position
2. $2,000 upon satisfactory completion of the one-year probationary period
3. $5,000 upon completion of two years of continuous service with the Kern County Sheriffs Officer.
4. $5,000 upon completion of three years of continuous service with the Kern County Sheriffs Office.
5. $5,000 upon completion of four years of continuous service with the Kern County Sheriffs Office.
6. $5,000 upon completion of five years of continuous service with the Kern County Sheriffs Office.
Vacation, Holidays & Sick Leave
Vacation: 13 days and accrual rate increases yearly
Holidays: 12 paid holidays a year & 3 days of Paid Winter Recess Leave
Sick Leave: Up to 12 Paid Sick Days Per Year
Additional Benefits
Shift Differential: The County will pay shift differential pay of 7.5% of base pay for any time worked between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Uniform Allowance: $1,300 annually. Paid bi-weekly at approximately $50 per paycheck. Safety equipment provided
Canine Handler: Employees assigned as canine handlers receive additional compensation equal to 5% of their base salary for possessing specialized training and skills pertaining to the handling and training of Department canines, and for home care of assigned canine
Swat Team/Crisis Negotiations Team: Employees assigned to the SWAT Team or Crisis Negotiation Team receive additional compensation equal to 5% of their base salary while assigned to the SWAT Team or Crisis Negotiation Team.
Field Training Officers: In the event the Sheriff's Office begins a Field Training Officer program, the Department will assign, at the Sheriff-Coroner's discretion, a necessary number of personnel to serve as Field Training Officers (FTOs). During their assignment to the FTO program, employees assigned as FTOs will receive additional "special assignment pay" equal to 5% of their base salary
Bomb Detail: Employees assigned to the Bomb Detail receive additional compensation equal to 5% of their base salary for possessing specialized training and skills in the handling of explosive devices and for the hazardous duty.
Education: 5% or 12% with POST intermediate or advanced certificate
Bilingual Pay: $25 bi-weekly for qualified employees & The Bilingual Pay Program will include the payment of $50 per pay period for those positions, which require written bilingual skills to perform a critical part of the employee's job.
Health Benefits
County contributes 80% of cost for all health plans.
EAP - No Cost
Retirement Benefits
*Tier 2B: 2 % @ age 50 PEPRA Member
All above provisions are based on the Kern Law Enforcement Association (KLEA) and are for the duration of the Deputy Sheriff Academy. This is a summary of benefits. It does not confer any rights upon any employee. Please refer to the unit for more information.
Kern County Employee Benefits
*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
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I have successfully graduated from a California P.O.S.T. approved Police or Sheriff's Academy (Basic Peace Officer Course).
I possess a current Basic or higher P.O.S.T. Certificate.
I understand to qualify for this position that I must submit a copy of my P.O.S.T. Certificate of Completion of a P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Course with my application (failure to attach a copy of P.O.S.T. Certificate will result in rejection of this application).
Have you ever been convicted of any offense other than a minor traffic violation?
Please Note: You are not required to disclose convictions of Marijuana-related offenses per Labor Code 432.8; if those convictions are more than two years old. If you are not required to disclose a conviction, you may answer "NO" to the question above.
The fact that a conviction has been relieved or expunged does not necessarily relieve you of the obligation to disclose that conviction. (For instance, you are legally required to list all convictions relieved under Penal Code Section Failure to list any conviction which you are legally obligated to disclose is an omission of a material fact which will cause forfeiture of all rights of employment with the County of Kern.
If you answered "YES" to the above question, complete the Conviction Summary below. If you answered "NO" to the above question, enter "NA" below.
Starting with your most recent conviction, please list all convictions (not arrests) you have received, with accurate dates and in full detail. As per Civil Rule , a "conviction," shall include a plea of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo contendere.
The Human Resources Division will review your application and this supplement to determine whether or not your conviction record affects your eligibility for examination or certification. The Civil Service Commission may refuse to examine or, after examination, to certify as eligible or may remove an eligible from the eligible list for good cause.
Conviction SummaryFor EACH conviction you must provide all of the following information:
1. Convicted of (Code # & Offense)
2. Date
3. Location
4. Disposition (fine, sentence, etc.)
5. Explanation of circumstances of case (add additional information as an attachment if needed)
6. Current Status (Probation, Parole, etc.)
Required Question