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For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. ABOUT THE POSITION The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting for Correctional Deputy and Deputy Sheriff - Lateral and Pre-Service candidates to be assigned throughout Riverside County. Correctional Deputy I / II Deputy Sheriff $30.52 - $37.14 Hourly $42.35 - $64.75 Hourly $5,290.53 - $6,437.31 Monthly $7,340.41 - $11,223.90 Monthly $63,486.36 - $77,247.77 Annually $88,084.95 - $134,686.79 Annually Correctional Deputy: Eligible applicants for Correctional Deputy must possess either of the following valid certifications: Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training from California POST, a Basic Correctional Deputy Academy from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office (California STC - Adult Corrections Officer Core Course Certification), or a Basic Correctional Officer Academy Certificate from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)

Correctional Deputy Lateral: A Lateral candidate is an individual who is currently working in a California adult correctional facility as a correctional deputy or equivalent, has passed their probationary period, and holds either of the three academy certifications listed above. Correctional Deputy Pre-Service: A Pre-Service candidate is an individual who is currently not working in a law enforcement agency, and holds either of the following two certifications: Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training from California POST (six-month academy), or a Basic Correctional Deputy Academy from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office (California STC - Adult Corrections Officer Core Course Certification). Deputy Sheriff: Eligible applicants for Deputy Sheriff must possess a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification (six-month academy) or a California POST Waiver received from another state.

Deputy Sheriff Lateral: A Lateral candidate is an individual who is currently working as a sworn peace officer for a California law enforcement agency, has passed their probationary period, and has obtained his/her California Basic POST Certificate. Deputy Sheriff Pre-Service: A Pre-Service candidate is an individual who is not currently working as a California sworn peace officer, has successfully graduated from a California POST-certified academy (six-month academy), and holds an active California POST certification. Deputy Sheriff - Out of State: Out-of-state candidates who have obtained a basic academy certification from another state can contact California POST and apply for a POST waiver letter.

The Sheriff's Office will accept that as valid certification to qualify as a pre-service candidate. We do not accept POST (or equivalent) certifications from other states. Meet the Team.

The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES For more information, visit the job description and benefits page: Correctional Deputy I / Correctional Deputy II Deputy Sheriff Correctional Deputy Trainee and Deputy Sheriff Trainee Applicants Click Here! This application is for Correctional Deputy and Deputy Sheriff - Laterals and Pre-Service positions only.

If you are applying as a Trainee (entry level), do not submit this application. Instead, please review the qualifications and submit your application here. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from high school, possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D

examination. License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License Legality for Employment: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. AND CORRECTIONAL DEPUTY I / II Certification: Possess either of the following valid certifications: Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training from California POST, a Basic Correctional Deputy Academy from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office (California STC - Adult Corrections Officer Core Course Certification), or a Basic Correctional Officer Academy Certificate from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).

A copy of your active academy certification(s) must be uploaded with your application as an attachment. OR DEPUTY SHERIFF Certification: California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification (six-month academy). *A copy of your academy certification(s) must be uploaded with your application as an attachment.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE APPLICATION PROCESS Online Application via Government Jobs Pre-Background Questionnaire Background Application via eSOPH Extensive Background Investigation, including interview Polygraph Examination Pre-Employment Psychological Assessment Medical Exam, including a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening (refusal to submit to testing or positive results for drugs, alcohol, or unexplained legal prescription drugs is an automatic disqualification). Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all the steps listed above. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION For questions regarding Lateral or Pre-Service qualifications: Please email laterals@riversidesheriff.org

For questions regarding this recruitment: Please contact Letisia Jimenez at (951) 955-5787 or ltjimenez@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries. ________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires

To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S

Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.

For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability Work Location and Telework In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments

Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment.

Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements. Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date.

Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting.

(A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance.

Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants.

A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application.

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