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THE EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff’s Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve.THE OPPORTUNITY
Sheriff’s Technicians have the opportunity to serve their communities in a clerical capacity; following the Sheriff’s Vision of Total Professionalism and providing law enforcement support to the Sheriff’s Office and allied agencies. Sheriff’s Technician work various assignments in all Divisions of the Sheriff’s Office, including Records, booking support in both the South Lake Tahoe and Placerville custody facilities, Support Services and Patrol.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Perform a variety of specialized legal and administrative, clerical and technical duties in areas such as Records, Inmate Records, Investigations and Patrol support, etc.
- Compile data from multiple sources to complete and process forms, documents, and reports in accordance with established procedures; researches problems and refers it for appropriate handling.
- Assists the public in filing and/or obtaining information regarding crime reports; concealed weapon permits; registering of sex, drug, and arson offenders, etc.
- Responds to inquiries regarding inmates, facilities, operations, and Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures; and inputs information into automated law enforcement data systems.
- Communicates with attorneys, plaintiffs, defendants, applicants, staff, and others regarding procedures and documents required for inmates’ in-custody court appearances; receives District Attorney paperwork and follows up with staff to advise of court appearance, cancellation, motions, etc.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.Sheriff’s Personnel Unit will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations. Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.Sheriff’s Technician I:
Equivalent to graduation from high school, and Two (2) years of increasingly responsible clerical or support services experience which included responsibility for checking documents for accuracy and conformance with established guidelines. One (1) year experience in a law enforcement environment is preferred.OREquivalent to an associate degree from an accredited educational institution, in accounting, business administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field, and One (1) years of increasingly responsible clerical or support services experience which included responsibility for checking documents for accuracy and conformance with established guidelines.Sheriff’s Technician II:
In addition to the above, one (1) year of experience in performance of specialized technical duties in a law enforcement agency equivalent to the County’s class of Sheriff’s Technician I.Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of a valid Driver’s License and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Sheriff’s Public Safety Dispatcher I/II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click ‘Accept’.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Samantha Whitlock in the Sheriff’s Personnel Unit at [email protected].
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Sheriff’s Personnel Unit will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. Those qualified applicants will be notified by email at least one week prior to testing date.
A written exam will be utilized to determine an applicant’s ranking and placement on the eligibility list. The examination has been scheduled for the week of APRIL 16, 2023. No other exam dates will be offered for this recruitment. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email at least one week prior to the examination.If you have taken this examination within six (6) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, your score will automatically be transferred to this exam and you are not permitted sit for this examination. If you have taken this examination from greater than six (6) months but within twelve (12) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, you may elect to transfer that examination score or sit for the examination again; you must contact Human Resources prior to the scheduled exam date to request that your previous score be transferred.Referred applicants will be required to complete a pre-investigative questionnaire. Based on the information provided, applicants may be disqualified based on criteria set forth in Part 7, Section 706.1 of the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules and in conjunction with Sheriff’s Selection Policy 1000. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.Please refer to Sheriff’s Policy 1000 – Selection Standards for more information regarding disqualifying events in an applicants background.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here.
Based on the Sheriff’s Office needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting applicants for Sheriff’s Technician I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time and extra help vacancies.
We currently have the following vacancies:
Multiple full time and extra help vacancy located in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe, Ca.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Prior to conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation. Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites – Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just: - 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Local Shopping Gems
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- Education & Experience Requirements (typing “See Resume” in application will not be accepted)
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Education and Experience:
Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!
For your Health and Well-Being:
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Flexible Spending Accounts – FSA & HSA
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Basic Life Insurance
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Long Term Disability (LTD)
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Discounts on gym memberships
For your Financial Future:
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CalPERS Retirement
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Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
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Optional Life Insurance
For your Work/Life Balance:
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Paid Holidays
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Floating Holidays
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Vacation and sick leave accruals
To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado
please visit our website located here.Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
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To provide us with an opportunity to evaluate your background, responses to the Supplemental Questions are required in addition to your application. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process for this position. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) must be included in the “Work Experience” section of your application.- I acknowledge receipt of this information and have verified all work experience is described or included in the “Work Experience” section of my application.
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What is your highest level of education?- High School or GED
- Some College
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Juris Doctorate
- PhD or MD
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How many years of fulltime clerical or support services experience which includes responsibility for checking documents for accuracy and conformance with established guidelines do you possess? All work experience that is described or included in your response must be included in the “Work Experience” section of your application.- less than one year
- one to two years
- two or more
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Describe your clerical experience including responsibility or checking documents for accuracy and conformance with established guidelines. Please include the name of the employer and the dates of employment. All work experience that is included in this response MUST be included in the “Work Experience” section of your application. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.)* Required Question