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Custodial Deputy Sheriff I/II - Extra-Help Custodial Deputy Sheriff I/II

Merced County, CA -
Merced County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$59,155.20 - $79,393.60 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
457(b)
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Uniform allowance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Bereavement leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

CPR Certification
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification
Non-CDL Class C

Full Job Description

Examples of Duties

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $28.44 - $31.37 per hour.

This is a 24/7 facility that requires various work shifts, which include working holidays, weekends and overtime.

The examples of functions listed in this classification specification are representative but not necessarily exhaustive or descriptive of any one assignment in the classification. Management is not precluded from assigning other related functions not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment for the position.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Assist, supervise, and maintain security and conduct of incarcerated persons in cells, during meals, bathing, at recreation, during visitations, and on work and other assignments. Interprets and enforces correctional rules and regulations such as California Code of Regulations, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities, Title XV.
Process incarcerated person bookings, discharges, or transfers, and arrange for transportation if necessary.
Perform strip searches, cursory searches, and body scans of incarcerated persons for contraband, weapons, or use of narcotics.
Classify incoming incarcerated persons and place them in the proper cell; conduct roll call and head counts of incarcerated persons; maintain records related to incarcerated persons.
Ensure cells, dorms, laundry facilities, restrooms, and grounds are kept sanitary.
Escort and guard incarcerated persons to and from work details, court, and hospital or outpatient facilities.

Maintain discipline and keep order and peace among incarcerated persons.
Open and censor incoming mail.
Answer inquiries over the telephone and at the counter pertaining to correctional facility policies, and incarcerated persons as allowed by Sheriff Department regulations.
May be assigned to assist with teletype communications with other law enforcement agencies.

Receive and review surety bonds (and cost-Level IIs) for correctness and legality before releasing incarcerated persons to the custody of bond makers.
Make misdemeanor, felony warrant, and warrantless arrests.

Testify in court or disciplinary boards on various cases.
Assist Sheriff Sergeants in the operation of various Correctional Bureau specialty units.
Participate in the investigation of crimes and incidents, collect and secure evidence, and prepare reports.
Monitor and operate video and audio equipment in a centralized control room to secure access and ensure safety and security of incarcerated individuals and staff.

Provide supervision of individuals on community supervision to include pre-trial monitoring and electronic monitoring of sentenced individuals.

Perform Custodial Deputy Sheriff duties at an assigned courthouse facility.

Serve civil paperwork and assist in civil processes as assigned.

May be assigned to assist law enforcement agencies in a local emergency as declared by the County.
Take custody of individuals committed by the judge.

Oversee in-custody and community rehabilitation programs and services.

Transport detainees and assist in moving detainees to and from the courtroom, holding cells and vehicles.

Transport incarcerated persons between different counties and detention facilities including California State Prisons.

Act as a liaison among the judge, attorneys, courtroom staff and the public to ensure orderly conduct of court business.

Attend the California Adult Corrections Officer CORE academy or the California Basic P.O.S.T. Academy.

May work in the capacity of a Reserve Deputy Sheriff as described in Penal Code 832.6(a)(2), if completed a P.O.S.T certified Level I or II training program and appointed by the agency as a Reserve.

Minimum Qualifications

Custodial Deputy Sheriff I
Education:
High school graduation or equivalent.

Certificates:
Successful completion of the Adult Corrections Officer Core Course as mandated by the Board of State and Community Corrections, and possession of a valid California Penal Code 832 Certificate are highly desirable at time of appointment; must be obtained within 12 months of appointment.

Custodial Deputy Sheriff II
Education:
High school graduation or equivalent.

Experience:
Two (2) years of experience equivalent to Custodial Deputy Sheriff I in Merced County.
OR
Three (3) years of experience involving continuous and direct supervision, direction, counseling of others in a treatment, rehabilitative, or regimented atmosphere. Experience supervising groups such as that acquired in military service would fulfill the experience requirement.

Certificates:
Successful completion of the Adult Corrections Officer Core Course as mandated by the Board of State and Community Corrections and possession of a valid California Penal Code 832 Certificate and valid First Aid and CPR Certificates.

Custodial Deputy Sheriff I/II
License:
Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's license, at the time of appointment.

Special Requirement:
Must be eligible for appointment or certified as a peace officer under the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and maintain eligibility as a peace officer with POST, applicant must successfully complete Merced County Sheriff’s Office background process, including required psychological and physical examination prior to appointment.

IDENTIFIED SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT, POST-ACCIDENT, REASONABLE SUSPICION, RANDOM AND RETURN-TO-DUTY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE COUNTY OF MERCED DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY

Essential Functions

Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.

Knowledge of:
Purposes and methods of discipline as applied to persons under restraint.

Ability to:
Learn the purposes and methods of discipline as applied to persons under restraint.

Promote socially acceptable attitudes and behavior among incarcerated persons.

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ALLOWANCES
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

Correctional Officer I/II - $30.00 Bi-weekly, paid on a semi-annual basis of $390.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).

SICK LEAVE

0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.

INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE

Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.

Anthem 500 EPO
Anthem 1500 EPO
Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance - Delta Dental

County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

Vision Insurance - VSP

County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

DISABILITY INSURANCE
State Disability Insurance (SDI)

Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.

LIFE INSURANCE
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Represented Employees $10,000

Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee

RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356

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