What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jail Deputy Sheriff position at Tuolumne County?
***Hiring Incentive For Regular Full-Time Positions***
New employees hired or current employees promoted into this classification will be eligible for the following hiring incentives:
- Hiring Incentive—paid in first paycheck: $2,000
- Personal Leave credit in first paycheck: 40 hours
- Upon completion of probationary period and meets expectations on performance evaluation: $2,000
- Upon completion of 3 years and meets expectations on performance evaluation: $3,000
- Upon completion of 4 years and meets expectations on performance evaluation: $4,000
- Upon completion of 5 years and meets expectations on performance evaluation: $5,000
GRAND TOTAL: $16,000
The following incentive will only apply to new employees of the County of Tuolumne:
- Up to $2,000 housing allowance/moving expenses upon approval by, and at the sole discretion of, the County Administrator
DEFINITION
Under direct or general supervision, ensures the safety and security of inmates, staff, and the citizens of Tuolumne County through the proper enforcement of jail policies and procedures; supervises, monitors, and transports inmates; and performs related work as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct or general supervision from the Jail Sergeant. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May exercise technical and functional direction over assigned staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Jail Deputy Sheriff: This is the fully-qualified level class in the series. Incumbents have increased responsibility and latitude when performing the full range of assigned duties. Positions at this level work independently, and exercise judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Jail Deputy Sheriff Corporal in that the latter is responsible for technical and functional direction of lower-level jail deputies and staff.
When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have prior related experience that allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the Jail Deputy Sheriff.
These classifications function as peace officers within the authority and limits of California Penal Code Sections 830.1(c) and 832.
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Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School graduation or equivalent. Successfully complete the Adult Correction Officer Core course as mandated by the Corrections Standards Authority of the California Board of Corrections within one (1) year of employment. Previous volunteer or paid experience in a law enforcement support area is desirable.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Penal Code 832 certificate, for appointment as a peace officer, within twelve (12) months of employment.
Additional Information
The County of Tuolumne offers an extensive benefits package to members of the Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA).
County Contribution towards health care plans
- Up to $1,000 mo. for employee only
- $1,569 mo. for employee plus one dependent
- $2,019 mo. for employee plus family
- $150 mo. for opting out of medical
Available Medical Plans: Anthem Blue Cross CARE PPO, Anthem Blue Cross CHOICE PPO, Anthem Blue Cross SAFETY, and Kaiser for those within their service area.
Dental: Delta Dental
Vision: Vision Services Plan (VSP)
Life Insurance: $50,000 option life insurance plan for purchase
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Plan
Retirement: CalPERS and Social Security
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (457b)
Holidays: 12 for those working normal business hours
Floating Holiday: 24/7 shift employees will receive 64 hours on July 4th and 40 hours on January 1st.
Vacation: 80-200 hours annually depending on years of service
Sick: 96 hours annually
Uniform Allowance: $500-1,000 annually depending on classification
Retention incentive based on years of service: 5 years = 2.5%, 10 years = 5%, 15 years = 10%, 20 years = 15%, and 25 years = 20%
Degree Pay (Sworn): 5% for Bachelors, 5% for Masters
Degree Pay (Non-Sworn): 2.5% for Bachelors, 2.5% for Masters
POST Certificate Pay:
- Intermediate. = 3%
- Advanced = 7%
- Supervisory = 2.5%
- Management = 2.5%
POST Dispatch Pay:
- Intermediate = 2.5%
- Advanced = 5%
MAX Ed/POST Cert Pay = 20%
Probation Period: 26 pay periods
Special Assignments: (*with pay)
- Civil Sergeant
- Civil Deputy
- Detective Sergeant
- Investigations Detective*
- Administrative Deputy
- School Resource Officer
- Deputy Coroner
- Custody Division Admin Sergeant
- Boat Patrol Sergeant
- Boat Patrol Deputy
- Court Bailiff
- TNT Detective
- Training Officer*
- Canine Handler*
- Officer In Charge*
- Transportation Jail Deputy
- Classification Jail Deputy
May qualify for:
- Employee down payment and closing cost assistance
- Student loan forgiveness
- Education assistance program
