Definition and Class Characteristics
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The Nevada County Sheriff's Office is excited to announce they will be hiring
Deputy Sheriff Trainees to attend a California POST Law Enforcement Academy!
If you are interested in a law enforcement career please APPLY NOW to be considered for this unique and exciting opportunity to be sponsored as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee.
Why Nevada County Sheriff's Office? Our leadership team values employee development and engagement; promotes open and transparent communication and empowers employees to be successful members of our organization.
The Sheriff's Office is committed to providing excellence in public service in partnership with our community.
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB FLYER BEFORE APPLYING FOR IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION.
Recruitment Testing And Interview Dates For Deputy Sheriff Trainee
DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE PELLETB WRITTEN EXAM: THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2023
- We may hold two testing sessions - based on the number of applicants**
**If you have taken the POST PELLET B exam with another agency, you must wait 30 calendar days before taking the exam again.**
AM Session
Check in time: 8:45 AM
Exam Start time: 9:00 AM
PM Session
Check in time: 12:45 PM
Exam Start time: 1:00 PM
**If you have a previous POST PELLETB T-Score of 43.0 or higher, taken within the past 3 years please attach it as a PDF to your application.
If provided, with your application , you will not be required to take the written exam again.**
DEPUTY SHERIFF PHYSICAL AG ILITY TESTING : TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Candidates who pass the POST PELLETB Exam will be invited to participate in the physical agility screening.
DEPUTY SHERIFF ORAL PANEL INTERVIEWS: SEPTEMBER 13, 14 & 15, 2023
Wednesday - Friday: September 13 - 15, 2023.
Please note only candidates who pass the Physical Agility Screening on Tuesday, September 12th will be invited to the oral interview panels.
SHERIFF'S INTERVIEW: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Please note only candidates who pass the oral interview will be invited to a second interview with the Sheriff.
ADVANCED NOTICE OF TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES ALLOW OUR CANDIDATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADJUST SCHEDULES FOR PARTICIPATION IN OUR EXAMINATION PROCESS.
PLEASE BE PREPARED TO BE AVAILABLE ON ALL DATES SPECIFICED ABOVE.
This position is non-sworn while attending and participating in formal and comprehensive training in a California POST Certified academy. The trainee level is distinguished from our Deputy Sheriff I in that the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position is a non-sworn classification which is not considered a certified peace officer.
Upon satisfactory completion of the 16-week training and graduation from the academy, the trainee will be promoted to the level of Deputy Sheriff I (Sworn Peace Officer). Failure to complete training and graduation from the academy will result in termination.
The minimum age requirement for Sworn Peace Officers is 21 years of age. Candidates must meet this age requirement to be eligible for appointment into the Deputy Sheriff I position at time of graduation.
This is a full-time position and the County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to CalPERS retirement, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.Recruitment incentives between $1,000 and $5,000 may be offered and paid in two parts, half upon hire and the remainder paid upon completion of a 12-month probation period.
Relocation Incentives, Referral Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayments are also available to qualified candidates!
Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.
The County of Nevada offers additional pay incentives in addition to the monthly salary:
- AA/AS Degree $175.00 per month
- Intermediate POST 2.5% of monthly base salary
- Advanced POST 5% of monthly base salary
- BA/BS Degree $275.00 per month
You matter at the County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Education And Experience Required
Read the full job description for more information.
High school diploma or GED.
Completion of additional coursework from an accredited college or university in law enforcement or a related field is desirable, but not required.
If you possess a California POST PELLETB T-Score of at least 43 and within the last 3 years, you will not need to participate in the written examination process on August 24, 2023. Proof of your passing T-Score must be submitted with your application .
**T-Score documentation must include the name of the exam taken, score and the agency who administered the exam.**
Licenses And Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time graduation from POST Academy.
Other Requirements
Must be an U.S. citizen or have applied for citizenship at least one year prior to application.
Must submit to and pass a background investigation, psychological and medical evaluation.
Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan for 2023 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
2023 Health Insurance Plans
- PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
- PERS Platinum PPO
- Anthem Traditional HMO
- Anthem Select HMO
- PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
- Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya and Colonial is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya and Colonial:
- Optional Term Life
- Optional Dependent Term Life
- Basic Term Life
- Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers
Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60
Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety Tiers
Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.
Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.
We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
[email protected]
www.nevadacountyca.gov
Closing Date/Time: 8/17/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
