THE COUNTY OF ALPINE
ANNOUNCES AN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR
DEPUTY SHERIFF RECRUIT
ALPINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Deputy Sheriff Recruit –non-sworn
DSA Salary Range 41: ($20.71-$25.19) per hour
Deputy Sheriff I-upon successful completion of P.O.S.T. academy
DSA Salary Range 42: ($25.78-$31.34)/Hr
Final Filing Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 no later than 5:00 PM.

QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: None required
Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalent. A background in law enforcement or degree in a related field is desirable
Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment, pursuant to the requirements established in California Government Code section 1031.
Licenses: Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license or equivalent at the time of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment, pursuant to the requirements established in California Government Code section 1031.
• Incumbent must be of good moral character and able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, including an FBI fingerprint check, pursuant to California Government Code section 1030.
• Incumbent must meet the requirements of California Penal Code section 832 with respect to search, seizure and possession of a firearm.
• Incumbent must have no prior felony convictions or history of criminal behavior, pursuant to Government Code sections 1029 and 1031.
• Incumbent must have no prior history of acts of domestic violence or child abuse.
• Incumbent must have no prior history of hard drug use.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Alpine County is recruiting for the position of DEPUTY SHERIFF RECRUIT in the Alpine County Sheriff’s Department. The class of Deputy Sheriff Recruit is the beginning career ladder of the law enforcement classes. The position is a non-sworn, civilian training classification to be used while incumbents are attending a certified Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Police Academy. The P.O.S.T.
approved academy, as described in and required by Section 832 of the California Penal Code, consists of intensive instruction on law enforcement procedures combined with rigorous physical training. Upon satisfactory
completion of the academy training, incumbents may be sworn in as peace officers, appointed to the Deputy Sheriff I classification and begin a probationary period, including completion of a Field Training Program. Currently the essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: attend and successfully complete the basic Police Academy; prepare for the position of Deputy Sheriff I, including
obtaining a working knowledge of the basic principles of law enforcement, public safety and personal security; and participate in a standardized Field Training Program.

BENEFITS: 100% FTE in a five step salary
system with advancement upon satisfactory
completion of a one-year probationary period
and annual increases thereafter.
• Health Insurance: County provides
medical, dental and vision coverage for
employees with co-payment by
employees, dependent upon family status.
• Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 6.67
hours per month, or 10 vacation days per
year.
• Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of 8 hours
per month.
• Holidays: 15 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the
California Public Employee Retirement
System (PERS), New Members 2.7% at 57
plan (when sworn)
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary
deferred compensation program offered.
• $1,000 per year uniform allowance
• 9% POST incentive increase contingent
on acquiring intermediate and advanced
certificates
• 3% swing shift differential increase
• Overtime hours available as authorized by
the Sheriff.
Eligible applicants are REQUIRED to complete an Alpine County application form online. Resumes may not be substituted for the official County application but may be attached to a completed application. A County
application can be completed on our website at www.alpinecountyca.gov. Qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview after review of the applications. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background and reference check. Mailed applications can be sent to 75 A Diamond Valley Rd, Markleevile CA, 96120.

Final Filing Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 no later than 5:00 PM.

*ALPINE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF
RACE, RELIGIOUS CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, SEX OR AGE.