Calaveras County Sheriff

    (To be invited to our next testing date you must submit your application no later than Sunday, August 10th.) Under supervision and for a limited duration, to serve in a civilian position, assigned to attend an approved P.O.S.T. certified police academy; to do other related work as required. This classification has been created to offer potential employment opportunities to individuals who are interested in pursuing a career as a Deputy Sheriff with the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:   This classification is a civilian extra-hire (temporary) position. Incumbents are expected to be in a training capacity for the length of the academy. Retention in the classification of Sheriff's Recruit is contingent upon acceptance to and ongoing successful participation in the assigned training program/police academy. Successful completion of the program as a Sheriff's Recruit may result in appointment to the...

The Calaveras County Office of the Sheriff is seeking an extra-hire Deputy II for court security and prisoner transport. Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; patrol assigned area and enforce state and local laws; conduct preliminary investigations of misdemeanor and felony crimes; perform bailiff duties; and do related work as required.   DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:   The Deputy Sheriff II is the fully trained, working-level class in the deputy sheriff series. Positions allocated to the class require previous experience and training in patrol, detective, or civil divisions.     Example of Duties   Patrols assigned areas and answers calls for protection of life and property. Conducts preliminary investigations. Interrogates witnesses. Gathers evidence and takes statements in connection with suspected criminal activities. Substantiates finding of fact in court....

Recruitment/Retention Incentive $4,000 upon completion of 1st year $3,000 upon completion of 2nd year $3,000 upon completion of 3rd year Relocation Incentive $2,000 upon hire if relocating to Calaveras County from outside a 50 mile radius. Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; patrol assigned area and enforce state and local laws; conduct preliminary investigations of misdemeanor and felony crimes; perform bailiff duties; and do related work as required.   DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:   The Deputy Sheriff II is the fully trained, working-level class in the deputy sheriff series. Positions allocated to the class require previous experience and training in patrol, detective, or civil divisions. Example of Duties Patrols assigned areas and answers calls for protection of life and property. Conducts preliminary investigations. Interrogates witnesses. Gathers evidence and takes...

Recruitment/Retention Incentive $4,000 upon completion of 1st year $3,000 upon completion of 2nd year $3,000 upon completion of 3rd year Relocation Incentive $2,000 upon hire if relocating to Calaveras County from outside a 50 mile radius. DEFINITION:   Under supervision, to serve in a training capacity as a field law enforcement officer; guard and supervise prisoners in the courts or medical facility; and do related work as required.                             DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:   The class of Deputy Sheriff I is the entry level classification in the deputy series. Incumbents are considered to be in a training capacity for one year; successful completion of the training period may result in advancement to the class of Deputy Sheriff II. Example of Duties In a trainee capacity, learns and performs, under supervision, all aspects of law...

Correctional Officer I: $29.12 - $35.80 Correctional Officer II: $32.12 - $39.47   A correctional officer is a custodian of inmates in our jail system. It is a position of authority and commitment to integrity. It is a career that upholds the rules of incarceration yet protects the welfare of inmates. Rules at the jail are strictly enforced to protect visitors, correctional staff and inmates.   Under supervision, maintains care and custody of inmates, security, and order on and off the property of Calaveras County; do related work as required, or conduct other duties as assigned by the Sheriff or his/her designee.   DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Correctional Officer I: This is the entry-level and first working level in the Correctional Officer series.  Incumbents work in a learning capacity performing Correctional Officer duties related to the care, custody, and confinement of inmates at the County correctional...