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Nevada County Sheriff's Sergeant in Nevada City, California
Sheriff's Sergeant
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Sheriff's Sergeant
Salary
$103,519.80 - $126,376.32 Annually
Location
Nevada City, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
201700069
Department
Sheriff-Administration
Opening Date
06/20/2024
Closing Date
7/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Definition and Class Characteristics
Interviews are scheduled for July 11, 2024
The Nevada County Sheriff's Office is seeking aSheriff's Sergeant!This full supervisory level classification is responsible for the supervision of Sheriff's Deputies, investigation of crime scenes and other duties. Incumbents in this classification may be assigned to patrol, investigations, search & rescue, community outreach, personnel and training or court services. This class is distinguished from the class of Sheriff's Deputy by the supervisory responsibilities, complexity of assignments and the level of expertise required to perform the duties.
Why the Nevada County Sheriff's Office? We are committed to providing excellence in public service in partnership with our community. Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear communication, sets us up to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides relevant programming to keep us safe, healthy and balanced.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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 crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Education and Experience Required: Equivalent to four (4) years of full-time, paid experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with a city, county, state or federal police agency. One year of experience may be substituted if applicant possesses either an AA / AS degree or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college. Major course work from an accredited college or university in the criminal justice field, government, public or business administration, behavioral sciences or a related field is preferred.
Thirty (30) college semester units with major course work from an accredited college or university in the criminal justice field, government, public or business administration, behavioral sciences or a related field preferred.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire. Possession of a valid Intermediate P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards Training) certificate or required to qualify and apply for P.O.S.T. Intermediate certificate by time of application.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings; mobility and strength to respond to emergency situations; mobility to reach, grasp, bend, kneel for extended periods, climb and run; strength and stamina to lift and carry individuals weighing up to 165 pounds; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone.
Willingness and ability to accept assignments in a locked detention facility serving clients of various cultural, physical, behavioral and psychological profiles.
Willingness and ability to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.
Other Requirements: Must submit to and pass a psychological evaluation, medical examination and a background investigation, if not already done as a Peace Officer for employment with Nevada County Sheriff's Office.
This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
To review the full job description, please clickHERE (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1119631?keywords=sheriff%27s%20sergeant&pagetype=classSpecifications) .
Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/50968/Nevada-County-2024-Open-Enrollment-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) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan for 2024 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.
2024 Health Insurance Plans
Anthem Select HMO
Anthem Traditional HMO
Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
Blue Shield Trio HMO
Kaiser HMO
PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
PERS Platinum PPO
PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Basic Term Life
Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
Optional Dependent Term Life
Optional Term Life
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
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following best describes your experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with a city, county, state or federal police agency?
8 years or more
7 years to less than 8 years
6 years to less than 7 years
5 years to less than 6 years
4 years to less than 5 years
3 years to less than 4 years
Less than 3 years
02
Which of the following best describes your level of education from an accredited college or university?
Coursework
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
I do not have a degree
03
Please let us know the major subject area of your college education.
Behavioral Science
Business Administration
Criminal Justice
Public Administration
Related Field
Other
Not Applicable-No Degree
04
Which of the following best describes your Intermediate POST certificate? Failure to attach this certification will disqualify your application from further consideration.
I currently hold a POST Intermediate certificate
I am in receipt of my POST application for my Intermediate certificate. It has been stamped by POST as approved and I am awaiting the actual certificate
05
If you have indicated that you have attended an accredited college or university and hold a degree, please attach a copy of your transcripts or diploma.
Yes, I have attached either a diploma or transcripts
No, I either don't have a diploma or transcripts, or I don't have coursework in the required field
06
Describe a job where you performed in a similar capacity to the job here with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. What did you like about it? What did you dislike about this type of work?
07
In your experience, how does an organization encourage your use of your discretionary energy and effort, that willingness each employee has, to go the extra mile, push harder, spend more time, and do whatever is necessary to get the job done?
08
Describe what you believe are the most effective roles that a good manager plays in his/her relationship with reporting staff members.
Required Question
Agency
County of Nevada
Address
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California, 95959
Phone
530 265 7010
Website
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/
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