County of Santa Clara: Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet (Unclassified)

No Experience Necessary - Paid Training

Salary

Hourly: $47.98
Biweekly: $3,838.24
Monthly: $8,316.19
Annual: $99,794.24

Location: San Jose Metropolitan Area, California

Job Details

Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Custody Bureau
Bargaining Unit: 31

Position Description

Launch your law enforcement career with one of California's premier Sheriff's Offices. As a Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet, you'll be paid while attending a state-certified academy and receive the training, skills, and experience needed to protect your community. This is the first step toward a challenging, rewarding career with excellent pay, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Note: Peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law (Government Code §1031, effective January 1, 2023).

Hiring Process:

Santa Clara County has partnered with Whalls Group to work with candidates throughout the hiring process.

The hiring process includes a written exam, physical fitness test, polygraph, psych examination, oral interviews and background investigation.

If you have already taken one of the following written tests in the last year, the County will accept your passing score:

S.T.C. Adult Corrections Officer (ACO) Examination
National Testing Network (NTN) REACT Examination for Corrections
P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB)

Typical Duties

Employees in this classification may perform duties including:

Attend California Correction Academy training
Participate in academic instruction, hands-on training, and physical conditioning
Complete training meeting California Standards and Training for Corrections (S.T.C.) requirements
Participate in defensive tactics, role-playing scenarios, and control techniques
Complete defensive tactics training, including:
- Ground control
- Baton training
- Control holds
- Takedowns
Serve as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), when required
Perform other related duties as assigned

Employment Standards

Applicants must possess sufficient education, training, and experience to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Education: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED/equivalent.

Special Requirements

Applicants must:

Be at least 20 years old to apply and 21 years old before appointment
Have never been convicted of a felony
Pass a comprehensive medical examination
Meet vision standards:
- Minimum 20/100 vision, correctable to 20/20
- Normal depth perception
- Normal color perception
Demonstrate and maintain the physical fitness required for the position
Successfully complete:
- Background investigation
- Fingerprinting
- Criminal history review
- Psychological evaluation
- Polygraph examination
- Medical examination
Possess legal authorization to work in the United States
Possess a valid California driver's license before appointment
Maintain County driver authorization

Disaster Service Worker Requirement

Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100–3109, all County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs). Employees are required to complete DSW training and report to work during emergencies as directed.

Knowledge Required

Applicants should possess knowledge of:

Common computer systems and applications
English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and written communication

Skills and Abilities

Successful candidates must be able to:

Learn and apply departmental policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
Follow written and verbal instructions
Communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
Establish and maintain professional working relationships
Use standard computer systems and software

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to:

Perform physically demanding tasks requiring:
- Strength
- Coordination
- Endurance
- Agility
Meet departmental uniform standards

Employer Information

County of Santa Clara

70 W. Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95110

Website: http://www.sccjobs.org

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