****IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION BELOW****
THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT ARE MET. APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
The Written Exam is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2015.
RECRUITMENT/POSITION INFORMATION
This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill Orange County Sheriff’s Department positions in this class until the next recruitment. This list may also be used to fill closely related positions.
Incumbents will be periodically rotated through assignments, shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and correctional facilities.
A Sheriff’s Correctional Services Assistant Trainee will be required to attend and satisfactorily complete the 9-week department sponsored training course within the employee’s probationary period. Trainees are expected to successfully pass the 9-week required training course and promote to Sheriff’s Correctional Services Assistant within the one (1) year probationary period.
General Duties: Attends scheduled department mandated in-service training sessions; learns principles, practices and theory of civil law, CDCR regulations and Title 15 mandates as they relate to the intake, care and security of persons incarcerated within the Orange County Jail System; learns about the organization, jail operations, security and compliance with administrative regulations, judicial rulings and the Sheriff-Coroner Department’s Manuals, Policy & Procedures, and Rules & Regulations; prepares and maintains a training notebook; prepares thorough, clear and concise reports and memos as directed by training staff. Maintains proper uniform appearance; may be assigned to other closely supervised duties in the Jail or other areas of the Sheriff-Coroner Department.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any form of probation and must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Sheriff-Coroner
- Background investigation includes but not limited to: polygraph examination, medical examination (including drug urinalysis test) and a written and oral psychological exam
- By date of appointment, applicants must be at least 18 years of age
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: U.S. High School Diploma -OR- U.S. General Education Development Credential (GED) -OR- A California High School Proficiency Certificate -OR- Have attained a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university.
Ability to: Read, understand, interpret and apply departmental policies, rules, laws and regulations pertaining to the care and security of inmates within an adult correctional facility; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; write clear and comprehensive reports; learn effective security and safety controls; communicate orally; learn to utilize various management information systems and automation tools to maintain and access case file information and electronic communications via desktop computer systems and computer networks; understand and carry out oral and written directions.
License Required: By date of appointment, applicant must possess a valid California Driver’s License, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities, which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the recruiter for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process.
Environmental Conditions: Incumbents will be working inside a jail or correctional facility and may have contact with inmates that may become violent or abusive. May be required to drive in inclement weather conditions; and work shift work, holidays, weekends and rotating schedules.
Physical Requirements: Incumbents must have independent body mobility to stand, stoop, bend and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and to drag a 165 pound Dummy for 12 feet; climb a ladder, scaffolds, stairs, etc., sit and stand for prolonged periods of time; speak and hear well enough to converse in person; communicate clearly and understandably over the phone and to address large groups of people; and vision sufficient to read standard text, a computer screen and oversee large groups of inmates.
TESTING PROCESS/SELECTION PROCEDURE
The Sheriff’s Human Resources screens all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, the more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process.
Written Exam / Pre-Screen: (Pass/Fail) Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written exam / physical agility test via email. The written exam consists of job-related, multiple choice questions. Those who successfully pass the written exam will be given a pre-investigative interview and may be referred to the physical agility test. (Pass/Fail)
The physical agility test will consist of the following:
- 100-Yard Sprint in 30 seconds
- Obstacle Course up to 2 minutes
- Body Drag 12 feet in 30 seconds
- 12 Sit-Ups/12 Push Ups in 5 minutes
Oral Panel Interview: (Refer/Non-refer) Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel comprised of subject matter experts and civilian personnel. Each candidate’s rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate’s qualifications for the position.
ELIGIBLE LIST
After all testing/selection procedures have been completed, the Sheriff’s Human Resources will establish an Eligible List of qualified candidates.
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