Sheriff's Sergeant - Department Promotional
Job Posting for Sheriff's Sergeant - Department Promotional at County of Kern
Position Information
This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open to eligible employees of the Kern County Sheriff's Office who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:
- Written Exam: June 4, 2024
- Oral Exam: will be conducted the week of June 24, 2024
Examinations:
Written Exam (Weight 40%): May include knowledge of: basic principles of supervision; rules of evidence and of the laws governing persons in custody; criminal law, investigation and crime prevention methods; interviewing techniques; report writing and other relevant subjects.
Oral Exam (Weight 60%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.
***If the number of applicants successful on the written exam is insufficient to merit an oral exam, the written exam shall be weighted 100%.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date(s)/time(s)/location without exception.
Suggested Study References:
- Iannone, N., Iannone, M., and Bernstein, J. (2020). Supervision of Police Personnel, 9th Edition. Pearson Prentice Hall.
- Swanson, C., et. al. (2019). Criminal Investigation, 12th Edition. McGraw-Hill.
- Hale, C. (2004). Police Patrol: Operations and Management, 3rd Edition. Pearson Prentice Hall.
- California Department of Justice. California Peace Officers Legal Sourcebook. CopWare.
- Supervision of Police Personnel, 8th Edition and Criminal Investigation, 11th Edition can also be used as sources for this test.
Although these topics may be covered in the exam, the test items will not necessarily be taken directly from these references.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
Two (2) years of experience as a Kern County Senior Deputy AND possession of an Intermediate Certificate awarded by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission for the State of California.
Full Job Description: Sheriff's Sergeant
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.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
High Performance Culture
Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. LaunchKern 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.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
High Performance Culture
Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. LaunchKern 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 a 12-month eligible list from which appointments will be made at the Kern County Sheriff's Office as needed.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
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 a 12-month eligible list from which appointments will be made at the Kern County Sheriff's Office as needed.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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:
Health Insurance: (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).
Retirement Program: 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.
Deferred Compensation: 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.
Social Security Administration:
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
- 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
Voluntary Benefits: 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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