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See the original job opening flyer for the Sheriff's Captain position.
Sheriff's Captain
Oral board exams: Tentative week of April 29, 2024
The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of the Administration, Corrections and Enforcement Operation Bureaus. The Sheriff’s Office delivers public safety to the residents of Monterey County by providing 24-hour uniformed patrol, investigations, custody services, court security, and law enforcement support. The Sheriff’s Office is now actively recruiting for a Sheriff’s Captain. Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. The above base salary does not include the additional benefits that are available for this position. Please see the benefits section and review the memorandum of understanding for the Sheriff’s Captain position.
Position Summary
This Captain classification is a single position classification, and the current budget assignment is to the Corrections Operations Bureau. At this time a budgeted position for the Captain classification does not exist in other Bureaus of the organization. This senior management position performs highly technical research and analysis of complex problems in support of executive management in managing, supervising, inspecting, and organizing the work of divisions, departmental functions or programs.
The ideal candidate should have the working knowledge of Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities Title 15, have a broad understanding of California’s Realignment Act (AB 109), AB 900 Jail expansion, and medical and mental health care issues related to inmates incarcerated in a county jail.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate to have organizational, interpersonal skills; offer a broad array of experience managing sworn law enforcement officers and problem solving.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
Examples of Duties
- Coordinates the long- and short-term plans, implements and directs multiple teams, programs, units, divisions or station law enforcement operations.
- On a bureau scale, develops strategic plans related to the prevention and investigation of crime, protection of life and property, care and custody of inmates, court security and communications.
- Ensures a smooth flow of interaction across bureau and inter-agency lines.
- Maintains facilities to ensure security, safety and sanitary conditions; maintains and accounts for a wide variety of evidence and specialized equipment; and inspects and directs the maintenance of administrative and confidential records.
- Working with the Bureau Chiefs, manages and coordinates complex law enforcement activities with bureaus, divisions, stations, departments, Federal, State, local, and community agencies; participates in law enforcement deployment planning and serving as incident or scene commander in emergency situations, critical incidents and major events that may involve large numbers of added personnel and coordination with other agencies.
- Manages or oversees the most challenging, sensitive and confidential matters affecting employees, facilities, equipment, or operations, including the investigation of employee grievances, allegations of officer misconduct and officer suitability, violations of rules and regulations, crimes and suspicious occurrences and takes or recommends appropriate action.
- Assesses critical needs, assigns personnel, allocates resources and coordinates workflow to solve complex problems.
- Develops, assists, implements and issues detailed guidance and verbal and written directives for goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Participates in the recruitment, selection, assignment and transfer of personnel; and directs or coordinates the professional development and training of personnel.
- Oversees, coordinates, and manages multiple stations, divisions, programs or department function and budgets to include the evaluation of personnel and equipment needs; and assists in preparing and administering department budget.
- Provides oversight as the agency develops, creates, and monitors revenue-producing programs, special or grant funded programs for compliance with program projections and objectives; and manages fiscal resources.
- Directs, prepares and presents oral and written reports for, and conducts meetings with, other local, regional, State and Federal agencies, other managers, community groups, the media and the general public.
- Acts on the Sheriffs behalf as assigned and commits department resources to include personnel and equipment.
- Prepares executive correspondence relating to legislative and departmental actions such as ordinances, grants, enforcement actions, internal affair investigations and disciplinary actions; corresponds and responds to public and other agencies inquiries.
- Monitors current and proposed legislation to assess its impact, develops the County and Sheriff’s Office legislative response; and presents formal position on topic.
To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Sheriff's Captain (Download PDF reader)
The Successful Candidate
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
- Principles, practices and methods of modern police or correctional management and administration, leadership, organization and planning.
- Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances and court decisions applicable to the assignment to include search and seizure, evidence rules, suspect interviews, court procedure criminal laws, arrest laws and laws governing the care, custody and control of prisoners in the county jail.
- Principles, practices and methods of personnel supervision, evaluation, training and development.
- Monterey County Sheriff's Office policies and procedures.
- Provisions of the Peace Officer Bill of Rights.
- Procedures and use of resources and equipment required during emergency situations, critical incidents and major events.
Working knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of financial administration and control procedures.
- Investigative procedures, methods and techniques to include preserving crime scenes, identifying the elements of a crime, persevering evidence, and obtaining statements.
- Monterey County Memorandums of Understanding for applicable employees.
Skill and Ability to:
- Interpret executive management direction and develop, administer, and incorporate into operational policies and procedures.
- Identify and solve management and administrative problems.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to operational problems and those of a sensitive or political nature.
- Direct and participate in advanced administrative and operational activities, and coordinate with other agencies, departments, divisions and programs.
- Develop and implement long and short-range plans, coordinate resources and supervise the activities of personnel.
- Supervise, evaluate and train assigned personnel.
- Act decisively in emergency situations and adopt a proper course of action.
- Effectively delegate responsibility and authority to others.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Negotiate agreement between differing individuals or groups and resolve conflicts with tact and diplomacy.
- Utilize appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation or agreement of a plan, activity, or program idea.
- Oversee, manage, and assist in preparing and administering a station, division, program or departmental functions budget.
- Understand, interpret, and apply pertinent laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including all levels of County employees, public officials, government agency representatives, outside law enforcement officials, community and business leaders and members of the public.
- Properly use firearms, radios, and physical restraint.
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Experience: Two years of experience comparable to that of a Monterey County Sheriff’s Commander or above, performing management duties in Administration, Corrections or Enforcement Operations.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
- Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority
- Possession of a California BASIC P.O.S.T. Certificate and a Supervisory Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
- Pursuant to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, Section 1005 (c) (1), successful completion of a certified Management Course within the first year of employment
- Custody Operations Bureau Assignments: Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) requirements, successful completion of the 56-hour Basic Jail Operations Supplemental Core Course.
- Enforcement Operations Bureau Assignments: Pursuant to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, successful completion of patrol field training program
- Successfully pass a complete background/suitability process, which includes a polygraph examination or voice stress analysis, psychological examination, and medical examination
- Work flexible hours, shifts, weekends and holidays; and be subject to being available or called in during off-duty hours
- Maintain the standards established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) and the Sheriff's Office
- Maintain a minimum level of physical fitness
- Wear a uniform
BENEFITS:
Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the C Unit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES:
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
See the original job opening flyer for the Sheriffs's Correctional Cook I & II position.
Sheriff's Correctional Cook I & II
The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of the Administration, Corrections and Enforcement Operation Bureaus. The Sheriff’s Office delivers public safety to the residents of Monterey County by providing 24-hour uniformed patrol, investigations, custody services, court security, and law enforcement support.
Sheriff’s Correctional Cooks are assigned to the Corrections Operations Bureau and works within a 24-hour, 7-day weekly schedule. This position supervises and instructs inmates in the preparation of a wide variety of meals for approximately 920 inmates housed in the Corrections Facility. Sheriff’s Correctional Cooks are also responsible for observing and controlling the movement of inmates in restricted areas and assures sharp edged objects and food items are not removed from the kitchen area.
SHERIFF’S CORRECTIONAL COOK I:
The class of Sheriff’s Correctional Cook I is at the entry level of this class series. In this class incumbents with journey level experience prepare a large volume of meals and would be expected to learn to train, instruct and supervise adult inmates in food preparation and meal service.
SHERIFF’S CORRECTIONAL COOK II:
The class of Sheriff’s Correctional Cook II is a journey level class and is distinguished from the Sheriff’s Correctional Cook I in that the former possesses County or State Correctional Facility experience directly supervising, training, and instructing adult inmates in food preparation and meal service.
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis
Examples of Duties
SHERIFF’S CORRECTIONAL COOK I:
- Learns to instruct inmates in the process and preparation of meals, use of kitchen equipment, serving and distribution of food in various sections of the jail, adherence to state cleanliness and sanitary standards.
- Learns to observe and control the movement of inmates in restricted areas and assures sharp edged objects, and food items are not removed from the kitchen area.
- Personally, prepares and instructs inmates in the preparation of a wide variety of meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, salads and pastries from scratch.
- Determines the menu and prepares the individual meals for special diets such as diabetics, low fat, low cholesterol, low sodium and liquid.
- Prepares menu production sheets for each meal served; list task assignments necessary to prepare meal; records portion sizes and number of meals served.
- Accounts for knives and meat slicer blades by signing in/out; verifies number and location of all sharpened instruments at the end of each shift.
- Assures that foods are stored properly under correct temperature controls; properly rotates foods and attempts to use government issued products prior to purchased goods.
SHERIFF’S CORRECTIONAL COOK II:
In addition to the level I duties, the level II also includes:
- Instructs inmates in the process and preparation of meals, use of kitchen equipment, serving and staging the distribution of food in various sections of the jail, adherence to state cleanliness and sanitary standards.
- Reviews menus, production schedules and receipts, estimates number of meals to be served; determines if there are sufficient quantities of food ingredients; assures supplementary food items are available to provide additional meals as is necessary.
To view the complete classification descriptions, please visit the County of Monterey website:
Sheriff's Correctional Cook I (Download PDF reader)
Sheriff's Correctional Cook II (Download PDF reader)
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Sheriff’s Correctional Cook I:
Working knowledge of:
- Methods, procedures, cooking terms and equipment involved in the large-scale preparation of food.
- Health and safety hazards in institutional food preparation and of necessary precautionary measures.
- Methods, procedures and techniques of receiving, inspecting, storing and issuing food and supplies.
Skill and Ability to:
- Prepare and cook food in large quantities, serving approximately 1,200 meals or more per shift.
- Supervise, train and utilize inmate workers effectively and appropriately within a correctional facility environment.
- Coordinate a large volume of meals being served simultaneously at several locations within the Sheriff's Correctional Facility.
- Prepare modified diet plans and meals in accordance with Minimum Jail Standards nutritional requirements.
- Understand, follow and enforce specific, detailed instructions, rules and regulations.
- Read, understand and speak English in order to follow recipes and convey instructions to staff.
- Estimate in advance, the food and supply requirements for a non-stable population.
- Make arithmetical calculations in order to adjust recipe serving portions.
- Prepare and maintain appropriate records and reports.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and inmates.
Sheriff’s Correctional Cook II:
In addition to the level I knowledge, skills and abilities, the level II also includes:
Thorough knowledge of:
- Departmental rules and regulations necessary in the observation and control of the movement of inmates in restricted areas; issuance of sharp edge objects; and issues regarding personal and officer safety.
Working knowledge of:
- Inventory control methods and procedures.
- Cost containment measure related to institutional food service.
Skill and Ability to:
- Practice safety and security measures while supervising, training and utilizing inmate workers effectively and appropriately within a correctional facility environment.
- Proper use of handheld radios.
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Any combination of training, education, and/or experience which provides for the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Sheriff’s Correctional Cook I:
Experience
Approximately two or more years of journey level work experience preparing, cooking and serving meals in large quantities in an institutional kitchen.
Sheriff’s Correctional Cook II
Experience
Approximately two or more years of journey level work experience preparing, cooking and serving meals in large quantities in an institutional kitchen.
A minimum of nine months of work experience directly supervising; instructing and training adult inmates in food preparation and meal service.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
- Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
- Work effectively in stressful conditions training and supervising potentially hostile individuals in a correctional facility environment.
- Remain calm and organized while preparing large volume of meals (approximately 1,200 or more per shift) under time critical deadlines, i.e., court schedules, transportation schedules for inmate movement to State Correctional Facilities.
- Walk into freezers and coolers to monitor inmate workers where temperatures range from 3 to 39 degrees.
- Understand the fundamentals of kitchen equipment and how to safely operate kettle, ovens, stove, mixer, proofer tilt fryer etc.
- Must have sufficient strength to pull, push and lift objects sometimes weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Successfully pass a complete and thorough background investigation, which includes a voice stress analysis or polygraph examination.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and may be subject to call back, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES:
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
See the original job opening flyer for the Sheriffs's Records Specialist II position.
Sheriff's Records Specialist II
SALARY: $3,735.00 - $5,099.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 04/21/23
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
Final Filing Deadline: Open Filing Period
Priority Screen Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Exam #: 23/80I16/04LA
- All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled.
Written Exam Date: Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 29, 2023.
The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of the Administration, Corrections and Enforcement Operation Bureaus. The Sheriff’s Office delivers public safety to the residents of Monterey County by providing 24-hour uniformed patrol, investigations, custody services, court security, and law enforcement support.
The Sheriff’s Records Specialist works in the Records Division of the Administration Operations Bureau. This non-sworn position works within a 24-hour, 7-day weekly schedule and independently performs complex specialized law enforcement records work requiring a working knowledge and application of law enforcement codes, vocabulary and procedures.
The ideal candidate will be flexible, adaptable, have strong customer service skills and able to communicate effectively; will demonstrate the ability to process various legal documents, get along with others and be a team player.
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
- Examples of Duties
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- Maintains confidential criminal records related to law enforcement activity; operates, accesses, and queries multiple automated and manual criminal justice information systems and subsystems.
- Processes criminal records such as, warrant, subpoena, restraining order, criminal and traffic citation, felony and misdemeanor warrant, CLETS, NCIC and other criminal records.
- Relays information by telephone or radio, on individuals and vehicles, to officers in the field; and confirms warrant information to field officers for service.
- Reviews warrants, other court and legal documents to verify that information in accordance with applicable regulations, laws, and procedures.
- Transcribes and prepares sensitive reports dealing with highly emotional and often traumatic events.
- Updates information on the status of warrants, seals and purges records in compliance with court orders and state statutes, code citations, accidents, and other reports according to Uniform Crime Reporting standards.
- Audits information for accuracy and completeness and edits according to rules and regulations.
- Researches and compiles data for subpoena compliance, provides information to other law enforcement agencies, courts, attorneys, and the public in accordance with legal requirements governing the release of criminal record information and crime and incident reports.
- Responds to subpoenas and testifies in court or other legal hearings regarding law enforcement records.
- Compiles and prepares a variety of annual, quarterly and monthly reports.
- Sets court dates and identifies conflicts in scheduled court appearances and notifies involved parties.
To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website:
Sheriff's Records Specialist II (Download PDF reader)THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Thorough Knowledge of:- Basic functions and activities of a law enforcement agency.
- Basic record keeping and accounting methods and procedures.
- Computer operating systems.
- Correct English usage, grammar, and rules of punctuation and spelling.
Working Knowledge of:
- Multiple automated and manual criminal justice systems and subsystems; departmental operations, procedures, and regulations; and criminal justice systems.
- Codes, ordinances, and legal procedures for coding, processing, and disseminating criminal history and incident information.
- Criminal justice procedures, functions and relationships of the criminal justice system, courts, and law enforcement agencies.
- Variety of professional code languages used in law enforcement.
- Penal, Vehicle, Civil, Health and Safety, Welfare and Institutions, Municipal and other statutory codes and authorities.
- Standard and legal requirements on confidentiality and privacy.
Skill and Ability to:
- Access automated criminal justice information systems to enter, modify, and retrieve data into local, state, and national computer systems.
- Work in a law enforcement environment.
- Develop a working knowledge of departmental operations, procedures, and regulations.
- Understand, interpret, and apply departmental policies, procedures, rules, laws, regulations, ordinances, functions, and processes applicable to the management of local, State and national law enforcement records.
- Perform a variety of detailed clerical work accurately that involves independent judgment with minimal supervision; and make decisions in procedural matters without immediate supervision.
- Handle stressful situations with the public and cope with a variety of individuals who may be hostile, aggressive, irate, uncooperative, and/or emotionally disturbed.
- Maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, members of the public and others contacted through the course of work; respond appropriately to supervision and direction; and attend and perform duties on a regular, reliable and consistent basis.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing to prepare reports.
- Use a variety of office equipment such as computer terminals, telephones, cash registers, fax machines, telecopiers or printers.
- Accurately enter and retrieve information into and from a computer system.
- Assume responsibility for a major clerical function to include the resolution of problems.
- Input, update, retrieve, store, purge information, and release data; identify vital information quickly and accurately, utilizing multiple automated and manual law enforcement data and filing systems.
- Enter, modify, and retrieve data into local, state, and national databases.
- Read and process various legal documents such as court orders, booking documents, arrest records, incident records, files, and cases to identify information.
- Use discretion and sound judgment in the handling of restricted or sensitive and confidential information ensuring the security and confidentiality of restricted information.
- Examples of Experience/Education/Training
- Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Two years of progressively responsible clerical experience of which one year was performing duties equivalent to the Monterey County class of Sheriff’s Records Specialist I.
- Additional Information
- CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:- Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, be subject to holdover and callback duty, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
- Successfully pass and complete a thorough background investigation, which will include a voice stress analysis or polygraph examination.
- Provide a telephone number or means by which employee can be reached.
BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the J Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
COVID-19:
On July 30, 2021 the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors took action to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all employees to include new hires. The vaccination requirement is in accordance with Section 25 of the County of Monterey Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program Link. Applicants who accept employment with the County of Monterey, will be required to be fully vaccinated. However, individuals may request medical or religious exemptions and will be required to complete the appropriate request and certification forms for review and approval no later than their start date. Medical /Religion.
NOTES:- As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
- Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
- If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
Application and Selection ProceduresApply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycountyBy May 20, 2023, 11:59 PM (PST) for a guaranteed revieworHard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hoursMonday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:Monterey County Sheriff’s OfficeAttn: Human Resources1414 Natividad RoadSalinas, CA 93906Phone: (831) 755-3744 Fax: (831) 775-8033The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
- A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
- Responses to the Supplemental Questions
All application materials must be received by the priority screen date for a guaranteed review. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact LynnRose Alig, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-3744, or aliglr@co.monterey.ca.us.
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See the original job opening flyer for the Corrections Specialist position.
CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST
$3,791 - $5,178/Monthly
FINAL FILING DATE: Open Filing Period
Exam #21/80I07/12LA
All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled
The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of the Administration, Corrections and Enforcement Operation Bureaus. The Sheriff’s Office delivers public safety to the residents of Monterey County by providing 24-hour uniformed patrol, investigations, custody services, court security, and law enforcement support.
This position performs complex clerical tasks and process court documents involved in the booking, receiving and releasing of inmates into and from the Corrections Facility. The current vacancy works within a 24-hour, 7- day weekly schedule and exists in the Corrections Operations Bureau.
The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, the ability to act calmly and make rational decisions while working in a noisy, fast-paced jail environment and able to communicate effectively. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to read and process a variety of jail and court documents and will also get along with others and be a team player.
See the original job opening flyer for the Custody and Control Specialist position.
CUSTODY AND CONTROL SPECIALIST
$4,359 - $5,950 per month
FINAL FILING DATE: Continuous
All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled.
The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of the Administration, Corrections and Enforcement Operation Bureaus. The Sheriff's Office delivers public safety to the residents of Monterey County by providing 24-hour uniformed patrol, investigations, custody services, court security, and law enforcement support.
This position works the control towers in the Corrections Operation Bureau. This non-safety position performs work assignments involving the safety and security of inmates through the use and operations of custody-based equipment and has no direct inmate contact.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to act calmly and make rational decisions while working in a noisy, fast-paced jail environment and able to communicate effectively. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to get along with others and be a team player.
See the original job opening flyer for the Deputy Sheriff-Corrections opportunity.
DEPUTY SHERIFF-CORRECTIONS
DEPUTY SHERIFF RECRUIT: $6,027 per month
DEPUTY SHERIFF-Corrections: $7,023 - $9,557 per month
FINAL FILING DEADLINE: Open Filing Period
Applications screened monthly
Exam #22/36E21/09LA
Physical Agility and Written Exam Dates: Saturday, March 30, 2024 and Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 8:00 AM. Applications accepted the day of exam.
Exam Location: MPC Public Safety Training Center, 2642 Colonel Durham St., Seaside, CA 93955
The Applicant Preparation Guide for the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery and sample written exam is available on the P.O.S.T. website at: Applicant Preparation Guide for PELLETB Exam
WRITTEN WAIVER: The written exam may be waived for applicants who have graduated from an approved CA P.O.S.T Police Academy, currently enrolled in a CA P.O.S.T approved Police Academy, or for applicants who have previously taken the P.O.S.T. Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written exam within one year and possess a minimum T- Score of 42. A copy of the certificate must be included with the application.
PHYSICAL AGILITY WAIVER: The physical agility may be waived for applicants who have previously taken the South Bay Regional Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) physical agility test within one year with a minimum overall score of 320. A copy of the certificate must be included with the application.
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office seeks Deputy Sheriffs to work in the Corrections and Enforcement Operations Bureaus. Deputy Sheriffs assigned to Corrections Operations are responsible for the security, custody, transport and supervision of inmates and may serve as a Court Bailiff. Deputy Sheriffs assigned to Enforcement Operations patrol unincorporated areas, enforce state and local laws, perform crime prevention and detection, conduct investigations and perform community policing activities.
Candidates will be considered at both the Deputy Sheriff-Corrections and Deputy Sheriff-Recruit levels. Incumbents appointed as Deputy Sheriff-Recruit may be promoted to Deputy Sheriff–Corrections upon successfully completing the approved CA P.O.S.T. Police BASIC academy and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority in accordance with the Flexible Staffing Program and Guidelines.
RECRUITS: Are “at-will” employees. Recruits are sworn in as Deputy Sheriffs upon graduation from the CA P.O.S.T. Academy. Failure to graduate or to meet the Sheriff’s Office standards is cause for release from this position.
DEPUTY SHERIFF: Possession of a valid Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate or an academy graduate required to be hired as a Deputy Sheriff.
Examples of Duties
Receive and process arrested persons, conduct inmate counts, search for contraband, and conduct searches.
Responsible for the custody, care, security, supervision, classification and transportation of inmates, and provide Court Security.
Patrol unincorporated areas, prevent, detect and investigate crimes.
Prepare written reports, maintain various agency records, collect evidence and testify in court.
To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website:
Deputy Sheriff-Recruit (Download PDF reader) Deputy Sheriff-Corrections (Download PDF reader)
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
Working Conditions: Corrections Operations: Work effectively in an enclosed jail environment with potentially hostile individuals. Enforcement Operations: Work effectively in remote areas and community settings, with minimum supervision in potentially dangerous conditions.
Minimum Qualifications: Must meet the California Government Codes 1029 and 1031 requirements; Sheriff’s Office Standards; Minimum requirements as indicated on the Supplemental Questions; and Posses and maintain a Class C Driver’s License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicle at time of hire. Computer and typing skills highly desired.
Required Conditions of Employment: Work flexible hours, shifts, weekends and holidays. Wear a uniform and maintain the standards established by P.O.S.T., S.T.C. (Standards and Training for Corrections) and the Sheriff’s Office.
Background Review: Applicants must successfully pass a thorough background/suitability process which includes a polygraph examination or voice stress analysis. Upon receiving a conditional job offer, a psychological examination and medical examination will be completed. Some positions in this classification are covered by the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing as required by law.
BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit A Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES:
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
Deputy Sheriff Recruit: Veterans and their widows/ers who within the past five years have served on active duty for 30 or more days in a 1) national or State military emergency or 2) military expedition for which a medal was authorized, may be eligible for Veterans' Preference Points. To apply, veterans must submit an "Application for Veterans' Preference" with their application materials.
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty
or
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County Sheriff's Office Attn: Human Resources
1414 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
Phone: (831) 755-3744 Fax: (831)775-8033
See the original job opening flyer for the Deputy Sheriff Lateral opportunity.
DEPUTY SHERIFF-OPERATIONS (LATERAL PATROL OPPORTUNITY)
Salary: $7,417- $10,130 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 04/04/22
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
Position Description
Exam #22/36A22/04IE
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is actively recruiting motivated men and women with a minimum of two-years of field patrol experience to apply for the Deputy Sheriff-Operations position.
Deputies hired into these positions will work in the Enforcement Operations Bureau and patrol the unincorporated areas of Monterey County, enforce state and local laws, perform crime prevention and crime detection activities, community relations activities and other related work as required.
The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of the Administration, Corrections and Enforcement Operation Bureaus. The Sheriff’s Office delivers public safety to the residents of Monterey County by providing 24-hour uniformed patrol, investigations, custody services, court security, and law enforcement support.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they arise.
Examples of Duties
- Patrols assigned areas in an automobile, on foot or by other means for the keeping of peace and protection of life and property
- Issues citations and/or applies proper techniques of arrest, search, and seizure in the apprehension of suspects; transports suspects to the County jail
- Conducts investigations at scenes of accidents and crimes; conducts the identification, preservation, and collection of evidence; interviews witnesses to ascertain facts; interrogates suspects involved in or suspected to be involved in crimes
- Writes and prepares complete and accurate investigative reports, supplemental and follow-up reports as required by law enforcement and departmental policy
To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: https://www2.co.monterey.ca.us/pages/hr/class-specs/36A22.pdf (Download PDF reader)
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Working knowledge of:
- Current, common law enforcement patrol techniques
- Application of criminal law, laws of arrest, search and seizure, county, and city codes
- The operation and maintenance of standard police firearms and equipment; first aid principles and techniques
- Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; proper use of words, sentence structure, paragraph construction to write comprehensive narrative reports
- The techniques of criminal investigation and basic identification technique.
Skill and Ability to:
- Use tact, logical reasoning and sensitivity when dealing with problem of the general public
- Control volatile situations through command presence, leadership ability and decisiveness
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, members of the public and other law enforcement agencies contacted through the course of work; respond in a positive manner to supervision and direction; and attend and perform duties on a regular, reliable, and consistent basis
- Use restraint equipment and firearms
- Work effectively in a calm and professional manner with uncooperative or irate individuals and de-escalate potentially hostile and dangerous situations
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Licenses/Certificates/Training:
- Possess a current California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standard and Training, which includes successful completion of a patrol field-training program.
Additional Information
Mandated Requirements:
Pursuant to Section 1031 of the California Government Code, positions in this class must meet the minimum requirements established for Peace Officers.
- Citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship
- A high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution
- Must be at least 20 ½ years of age at the date of application and 21 years of age at the date of appointment
- No felony convictions
- Meet requirements under the California POST medical criteria prior to appointment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
- Successfully pass a thorough background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination or voice stress analysis, medical and psychological examinations
- Maintain the standards established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and the Sheriff’s Office
- Must work flexible hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays, and subject to hold-over and call-back duty
- Possess a valid California Class C driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, at time of hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record
- Work in various locations throughout Monterey County
- Wear a uniform or appropriate attire for non-uniform duties
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To View All Monterey County Job Listings
Please visit the Monterey County Jobs web site. You may also call the Sheriff’s Office Human Resources at (831) 755-3744. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for questions and answers about employment in the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. Your completed application can be mailed to:
Office of the Sheriff
ATTN: Human Resources
1414 Natividad Road
Salinas CA 93906