RIVERSIDE COUNTY CALIFORNIA
Deputy Sheriff (Promotional Opportunity for Current RSO Correctional Deputy and Court Deputy)
Riverside, CA
Updated: May 22
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
- ABOUT THE POSITION
- The Riverside County Sheriff's Office (RSO) seeks to promote current RSO employees to Deputy Sheriff throughout the Riverside County.
- This promotional opportunity is only for current RSO employees within the classifications of Correctional Deputy and Court Deputy who have completed their probationary period in their current classification. -As a Deputy Sheriff, incumbents will interpret and enforce the regulations and laws of the State of California; interpret and apply the legal methods and techniques of arrest, search and seizure; apply the principles of patrol and investigation; and perform other related duties as required. The Deputy Sheriff is the journey level classification for sworn law enforcement positions in the Sheriff's Office. Incumbents perform a wide variety of law enforcement functions or concentrate on a few or single specialized activities. The Deputy Sheriff assignments consist of patrol, court services, contract agencies, resident posts in remote areas, jail facilities or specialized programs such as training, burglary prevention and community liaison. Incumbents occasionally supervise others in the completion of a specific task or project.Meet the Team!
The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self.
- EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- - Work with residents and the community to prevent crime; patrol an assigned area to apprehend suspects, control traffic, enforce laws and regulations, make evictions, and post notices of auction.- Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations incident to arrests, suspected criminal activity and traffic accidents.- Appear and testify in court as to investigative findings and other activities incident to responsibility for law enforcement.- Serve various civil and criminal documents; prepare reports and return them to their original jurisdiction.- Effect custody and ensure safe storage of held property and evidence.- Prepare reports of daily activities as required.- Guard, control, supervise and transport inmates in detention facilities including preparation of required records relative to incarceration of inmates, including booking, period of incarceration, disposition of inmate's personal property, and transfer or release of inmates.- Participate in training of Sheriff's Office personnel; participate in the planning and implementation of various crime prevention and public relations programs in the community at large.- Assigned to special law enforcement details in narcotics, juvenile or other similar matters.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Graduation from high school, attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test, or possession of a certificate of proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education.
Experience: Must be current RSO employee within the classifications of Correctional Deputy and Court Deputy who have successfully completed their probationary period in their current classification.
License: (Depending on Assignment) Possession of a valid California, Arizona or Nevada Driver's License.Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship must be obtained by the time of appointment.Age: Must be at least 20 years and 9 months at the start of the academy.Vision: Applicants who wear glasses or hard contact lenses must have uncorrected vision of no worse than 20/40 correctable to 20/20. For soft contact lenses being worn for up to one year or more correctable to 20/20, there are no uncorrected requirements. Please note: Applicants must have normal peripheral fields and color vision.
Hearing: Applicants must not have hearing loss greater than 25dB frequencies of 500 to 6,000 in either ear. Hearing aides are not permitted to meet these requirements.
Physical Agility Test (PAT): Eligible candidates will be required to successfully complete a physical agility test (PAT) within six months of their application date as part of this recruitment process. Candidates will receive email instructions to self-schedule an appointment after their application has been reviewed. The PAT requirements are listed below:- Sit-Ups: A minimum of 30 within one minute
- Push-Ups: A minimum of 30 within one minute
- 1.5-Mile Run: Within 13 minutes
Knowledge of: Federal, state and County codes and ordinances and department rules and regulations relating to law enforcement; modern approved principles and procedures of community-based law enforcement work; methods of collaborative problem solving in law enforcement, court and evidence procedures; court decisions affecting law enforcement practices; the use of the English language and mathematical concepts typical of that derived from basic course work in these subjects at the high school level.
Ability to: Read, and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and ordinances and general literature pertaining to law enforcement activities; analyze and interpret legal codes, police problems and criminal evidence; adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action, giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation; understand and follow written and verbal directions; maintain accurate records and prepare clear, concise and understandable reports; perform mathematical computations rapidly and accurately; learn the use and care of small firearms; establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, government officials, community members, and entities while promoting collaborative problem solving; climb barriers, jump obstacles and perform strenuous physical activities; subdue resisting subjects with a minimum of force necessary to effect and arrest; read, write and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance. - Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)
- SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Who May Apply:
This promotional opportunity is only open to current RSO employees within the classifications of Correctional Deputy and Court Deputy who have completed their probationary period in their current classification.
For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Letisia Jimenez at (951) 955-5787 or ltjimenez@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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Work with residents and the community to prevent crime; patrol an assigned area to apprehend suspects, control traffic, enforce laws and regulations, make evictions, and post notices of auction. - Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations incident to arrests, suspected criminal activity and traffic accidents. - Appear and testify in court as to investigative findings and other activities incident to responsibility for law enforcement. - Serve various civil and criminal documents; prepare reports and return them to their original jurisdiction. - Effect custody and ensure safe storage of held property and evidence. - Prepare reports of daily activities as required. - Guard, control, supervise and transport inmates in detention facilities including preparation of required records relative to incarceration of inmates, including booking, period of incarceration, disposition of inmate's personal property, and transfer or release of inmates. - Participate in training of Sheriff's Office personnel; participate in the planning and implementation of various crime prevention and public relations programs in the community at large. - Assigned to special law enforcement details in narcotics, juvenile or other similar matters.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from high school, attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test, or possession of a certificate of proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education. Experience: Must be current RSO employee within the classifications of Correctional Deputy and Court Deputy who have successfully completed their probationary period in their current classification. License: (Depending on Assignment) Possession of a valid California, Arizona or Nevada Driver's License. Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship must be obtained by the time of appointment. Age: Must be at least 20 years and 9 months at the start of the academy. Vision: Applicants who wear glasses or hard contact lenses must have uncorrected vision of no worse than 20/40 correctable to 20/20. For soft contact lenses being worn for up to one year or more correctable to 20/20, there are no uncorrected requirements. Please note: Applicants must have normal peripheral fields and color vision. Hearing: Applicants must not have hearing loss greater than 25 d. B frequencies of 500 to 6,000 in either ear. Hearing aides are not permitted to meet these requirements. Physical Agility Test (PAT): Eligible candidates will be required to successfully complete a physical agility test (PAT) within six months of their application date as part of this recruitment process. Candidates will receive email instructions to self-schedule an appointment after their application has been reviewed. The PAT requirements are listed below: Sit-Ups: A minimum of 30 within one minute. Push-Ups: A minimum of 30 within one minute 1.5-Mile Run: Within 13 minutes. Knowledge of: Federal, state and County codes and ordinances and department rules and regulations relating to law enforcement; modern approved principles and procedures of community-based law enforcement work; methods of collaborative problem solving in law enforcement, court and evidence procedures; court decisions affecting law enforcement practices; the use of the English language and mathematical concepts typical of that derived from basic course work in these subjects at the high school level. Ability to: Read, and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and ordinances and general literature pertaining to law enforcement activities; analyze and interpret legal codes, police problems and criminal evidence; adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action, giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation; understand and follow written and verbal directions; maintain accurate records and prepare clear, concise and understandable reports; perform mathematical computations rapidly and accurately; learn the use and care of small firearms; establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, government officials, community members, and entities while promoting collaborative problem solving; climb barriers, jump obstacles and perform strenuous physical activities; subdue resisting subjects with a minimum of force necessary to effect and arrest; read, write and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance. Pre-Employment. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)
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