DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE - COUNTYWIDE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

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DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE - COUNTYWIDE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Salary

$77,982.84 - $95,201.04 Annually

Location

Nevada City, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-0048

Department

Sheriff-Operations

Opening Date

01/29/2025

Closing Date

2/4/2025 12:00 PM Pacific

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Definition and Class Characteristics

COUNTYWIDE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY - DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE

OPEN TO CURRENT, REGULAR COUNTY OF NEVADA EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED TWELVE MONTHS OF SATISFACTORY, PROBATIONARY SERVICE.

The Sheriff's Office is excited to announce a unique opportunity to recruit for our Deputy Sheriff Trainee position on anacceleratedhiring schedule. The recruitment for this position is limited to current County employees who have successfully completed their probationary service.

We have the opportunity to send you to the P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy in Sacramento, Ca. beginning February 26th

All County employees who have attained regular status and are interested in becoming a Deputy Sheriff are encouraged to apply.

Upon completion of your application please send an email expressing your interest to: sheriffrecuiting@nevadacountyca.gov

* IMPORTANT INFORMATION *

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB FLYER BEFORE APPLYING FOR IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION.

Academy Orientation: February 26, 2025

Pre-Academy/Training Prep (SPARTA):March 1, March 8, March 15, and March 22, 2025

Academy Begins: March 24, 2025

RECRUITMENT TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES FOR PROMOTIONAL DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE:

DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE PELLETB WRITTEN EXAM: FEBRUARY 10, 2025

If you have a POST PELLETB T-Score of 42.0 or higher, taken within the past 3 years please attach it as a PDF to your application.

DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE PROMOTIONAL PHYSICAL AG ILITY TESTING : FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Candidates who do not have a POST PELLETB exam score will be invited to participate in the physical agility screening. You will have the opportunity to take the PELLETB exam on February 10, 2025

DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE PROMOTIONAL ORAL PANEL INTERVIEWS: FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Please note only candidates who pass the Physical Agility Screening will be invited to the oral interview panels.

Candidates who do not have a POST PELLETB exam score will be invited to participate in the oral interview if you pass the physical agility test. You will have the opportunity to take the PELLETB exam on February 10, 2025

SHERIFF'S INTERVIEW: TBD

Please note only candidates who pass the oral interview will be invited to a second interview with the Sheriff.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A fter successfully passing the physical agility test, oral interviews, and Sheriff's interview eligible applicants will undergo an in-depth background investigation. Background investigation includes review and confirmation of personal history statement (PHS), polygraph, psychological and medical evaluation, and drug and alcohol screening.

PLEASE BE PREPARED TO BE AVAILABLE ON ALL DATES SPECIFIED ABOVE.

This position is non-sworn while attending and participating in formal and comprehensive training in a California POST Certified Law Enforcement Academy. The trainee level is distinguished from our Deputy Sheriff I in that the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position is a non-sworn classification which is not considered a certified peace officer.

Upon satisfactory completion of the 16-week training and graduation from the academy, the trainee will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff I (Sworn Peace Officer). Failure to complete training and graduation from the academy will result in termination.

The minimum age requirement for Sworn Peace Officers is 21 years of age. Candidates must meet this age requirement to be eligible for appointment into the Deputy Sheriff I position at time of graduation from the academy.

DEPUTY SHERIFFS PARTICIPATE IN THE CALPERS PUBLIC SAFETY RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Tier I 3% @ 50

(Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) .

Tier II 3% @ 55

(Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/24/11-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County).

Tier III PEPRA 2.7% @ 57

(Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13).

Recruitment incentives between $1,000 and $5,000 may be offered and paid in two parts, half upon hire and the remainder paid upon completion of a 12-month probation period.

Relocation Incentives, Referral Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayments are also available to qualified candidates!

The County of Nevada offers additional pay incentives in addition to the monthly salary:

• Intermediate POST 2.5% of monthly base salary

• Advanced POST 5% of monthly base salary

• AA/AS Degree $175.00 per month

• BA/BS Degree $275.00 per month

  Why Nevada County? (https://mynevadacounty.attract.neogov.com/p/why-us) You matter at the County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.

  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Read the fulljob description (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1069734?keywords=Deputy%20Sheriff%20Trainee&pagetype=classSpecifications) for more information.

Education and Experience Required

High school diploma or GED.

Completion of additional coursework from an accredited college or university in law enforcement or a related field is desirable, but not required.

If you possess a California POST PELLETB T-Score of at least 42 and within the last 3 years, you will not need to participate in the written examination process.

Proof of your passing T-Score must be submitted with your application.

T-Score documentation must include the name of the exam taken, score and the agency who administered the exam.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time graduation from POST Academy.

Other Requirements:

Must be an U.S. citizen or have applied for citizenship at least one year prior to application.

Must submit to and pass a background investigation, psychological and medical evaluation.

Benefits Guide

TheBenefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/492/Benefits) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information.

Health Insurance

The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO

• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO

• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO

• Blue Shield Trio HMO

• Kaiser HMO

• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)

• PERS Platinum PPO

• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts

The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance

Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Basic Term Life

• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans

• Optional Dependent Term Life

• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance

Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement

The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

www.nevadacountyca.gov

01

This position is open to current, regular, County of Nevada employees who have passed a one year probationary period. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes, I am a current employee and I have completed one year of probation with the County of Nevada.

• No, I am not a current employee and/or I have not completed a one year probationary period with the County of Nevada and understand that my application will not be considered for this position.

  02

  Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application.

• Did not graduate

• High School or GED

• Some college: 0-59 units

• Some college: 60-89 units

• Some college: 90-119 units

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

  03

  The minimum age required to be a Sworn Peace Officer is 21 years of age. Will you be 21 years of age no later than the date you graduate from the POST Law Enforcement Academy. For this current recruitment, the POST Academy starts in August and will end approximately 6 months later.

• Yes, I meet the age requirement at time of graduation

• No, I do not meet the age requirement at time of graduation

  04

  Do you have a California POST PELLETB T-Score of 42 or higher dated within the last 3 years? If so, please upload a copy of your exam results to your application. Possession of a POST PELLETB T-Score of 42 or higher will allow you to bypass the exam process with the County of Nevada.

• Yes, I have a California POST PELLETB T-Score of 42 or higher dated within the last 3 years, and have attached it to my application.

• No, I do not have a POST PELLETB T-Score of 42 or higher and would like to participate in the PELLETB Exam.

  05

  I understand if I am hired, I will be required to attend a California POST Academy.

• Yes

• No

  06

  I acknowledge that I have reviewed the recruitment details and understand the exam / testing and interview schedule for this position. I also understand, I will be contacted by e-mail regarding the exam and interview invitation(s).

• Yes

• No

  07

  Were you referred to apply for Deputy Sheriff Trainee position by a current County of Nevada Employee? If so, please let us know who, if not indicate N/A.

  Required Question

Employer

County of Nevada

Address

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone

530 265 7010

Website

https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/

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