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Detention Aide

Salary

$40,393.60 - $49,108.80 Annually

Location

Placerville & South Lake Tahoe, CA

Job Type

Full Time & Extra Help

Job Number

2411-5915

Department

Sheriff

Opening Date

11/20/2024

Closing Date

12/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

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 Office 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

Detention Aides have the opportunity to serve their communities working in a non-sworn capacity in the Custody Division; following the Sheriff's Vision, delivering consistent and humane care to those placed in our custody. Detention Aides are assigned to both the South Lake Tahoe and Placerville facilities working with inmates and alongside Sheriff's Correctional Officers.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Receives, collects, issues and exchanges inmate clothing; organizes clothing for delivery and delivers to appropriate locations; delivers soiled clothing to laundry.

• Maintains records of clothing issued, exchanged and returned; restocks clothing shelves.

• Oversees trustees working in the laundry; instructs in the proper operation of laundry equipment and in laundry procedures.

• Receives, sorts, bags, marks, stores and secures personal property from inmates; retrieves and returns personal property to inmates.

• Tabulates commissary orders from inmates and records charges to inmate's account; prepares and delivers commissary orders to inmates.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs) .

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.

Detention Aide:

One year of experience as a stock clerk or in general office support work.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

  Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs) to view the minimum qualifications for Detention Aide, 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 Miah Linson in the Sheriff’s Personnel Unit at linsonr @edso.org .

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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 (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/sheriff/Documents/2020_EDSO_Policy_Manual.pdf) (Download PDF reader)for more information regarding disqualifying events in an applicants background.

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. This exam will be administered online approximately two weeks following the end of this recruitment posting. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/HumanResources/Pages/Recruitment.aspx) .

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 Detention Aide . 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:

• One vacancy at the South Lake Tahoe Jail Facility

• One vacancy at Placerville Jail Facility

  Click here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/HumanResources/pages/Frequently_Asked_Questions.aspx) 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; 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

The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Basic Life Insurance

• Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Discounts on gym memberships

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Optional Life Insurance

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays

• Floating Holidays

• Vacation and sick leave accruals

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado

please visit our website located here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/Risk/Documents/2023/GE%20Benefit%20Summary%2012-7-2022.pdf) .

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 application, 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. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.)

• 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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  Do you have at least one year experience as a Stock Clerk?

• Yes

• No

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  Do you have at least one year general office support work experience?

• Yes

• No

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  Describe your stock clerk or general office support work experience. 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