Examples of Duties

Per minimum qualifications, to be considered for this recruitment, an application and current BASIC certificate issued by the State Peace Officers Training Commission must be submitted.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Must be able to perform all of the duties of a Deputy Sheriff or a Correctional Officer.
Supervise and assist deputies, custody staff and civilian personnel assigned throughout the agency and in various areas of the County. Ensure proper use of departmental equipment.
Supervise the receiving and assignment of prisoners and the maintenance of departmental records and communication activities.
Supervise the photographing of crime scenes and materials offered as evidence in criminal proceedings and the interchange of identification information with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the State Division of Criminal Identification and Investigation.
Supervise response to critical incidents.
Locate suspects, search and seize criminal evidence and make arrests, interrogate suspects, prepare evidence and comprehensive reports of investigations and arrests.
Perform assigned shift supervisory responsibilities, conduct administrative investigations, maintain confidentiality, follow Captain and administration direction and department rules and regulations, train new staff, supervise community volunteers.
Evaluate employee performance.

If Assigned To Sheriff- Operations, Duties May Also Include:

Coordinate and cooperate with responding personnel regarding death certificate and release of body and/or organs, securing personal effects and belongings of the deceased, making notifications to the next of kin and completing required reports.
Function as a specialty team supervisor or undercover officer conducting in-depth investigations for the detection and prevention of the sale of narcotics and the arrest of drug offenders.
Serve as an undercover agent for vice and narcotic investigations and conduct internal investigations.
Serve as supervisor over animal services which includes all animal services staff and the shelter.
Serve as supervisor over patrol operations and associated calls for service including 9-1-1 calls.

If Assigned To Sheriff- Corrections, Duties May Also Include:

Determine and apply internal disciplinary procedures for inmates.
Supervise incarcerated persons engaged in recreational and work activities; administer first aid.
Review and maintain records; inmates’ finances, personal property, inmate sentence calculations, daily activity logs, materials and supplies; write and review reports of activities and incidents.
Receive and classify incarcerated persons.
Maintain a secure facility and maintain control of incarcerated persons while providing for their health and welfare within the limitations of the law and the Sheriff/Coroner directives.

Minimum Qualifications

Sergeant Assigned to Operations

Experience:

Four (4) years of experience as a sworn peace officer in a public law enforcement agency.

Certificate:

Possession of a Basic certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and successful completion of a Field Training Program with a POST participating agency. Must successfully complete POST Supervisory Training within one (1) year of appointment.

Sergeant Assigned to Corrections

Experience:

Four (4) years of experience as a sworn peace officer in a public law enforcement agency.

Certificate:

Possession of a Basic certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) or certificate of completion of a Basic Jail Operations Course approved by Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) and an 832 PC course. Must successfully complete POST or STC Supervisory Training within one (1) year of appointment.

Sergeant Assigned to Operations or Corrections

License:

Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Special Requirement:

Must be certified as a peace officer under the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) or be eligible for appointment and certification and maintain eligibility as a peace officer with POST. If not currently appointed as a peace officer with the Merced County Sheriff’s Office, applicant must successfully complete Merced County Sheriff’s Office background process, including required psychological and physical examination prior to appointment.

IDENTIFIED SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT, POST-ACCIDENT, REASONABLE SUSPICION, RANDOM AND RETURN-TO-DUTY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE COUNTY OF MERCED DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY

Essential Functions

Respond appropriately to situations.
Perform in-the-line-of-duty firearm responsibilities.
Physically restrain subjects and prisoners.
Enforce California laws.
Follow orders and directions of Lieutenants and Sheriff Administrative Staff.
Maintain strength, endurance and agility.
Maintain consistent and regular attendance and punctuality.
Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
Analyze data, complete comprehensive reports, perform quality control of subordinates’ work, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
Effectively and appropriately supervise and lead line staff.
Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
Effectively lead, train and supervise the activities of assigned staff in a professional manner.
Apply modern law enforcement methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation, and identification techniques.
Review and maintain records, inmates’ finances, personal property, inmate sentence calculations, custody daily activity logs, materials and supplies.
Process police records and reports.
Represent the County, Sheriff and department with the community.
Conduct activities on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.
Lift and move with help objects weighing over 100 pounds.
Perform required supervisory and staff procedures, duties and responsibilities.
Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
Regular attendance is an essential function.
Perform critical incident assessments.
Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.

Knowledge Of:

Criminal law with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including the rules of evidence pertaining to the search, seizure and presentation of evidence in all types of cases.
The Penal Code of the State of California.
Some positions in this class may require specialized knowledge of fingerprint classification, identification and filing.
Death scene procedures, duties and responsibilities.
Procedures for receiving, caring for and releasing incarcerated adults.
Rules and regulations of the Sheriff’s Detention Facilities.

Ability To:

Draw logical conclusions and make recommendations.
Effectively supervise, schedule and train subordinate employees.
Interpret and apply laws and regulations.
Analyze situations and adopt effective course of action during emergencies.
Prepare and review clear, concise and comprehensive written reports.
Use and care of firearms.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
Perform timely notifications to next of kin with understanding and empathy.
Effectively supervise and perform the duties and responsibilities of assigned staff.

ALLOWANCES

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

Sheriff Sergeant, Correctional Sergeant - of $450 in Pay Period 1 and Pay Period 14 each fiscal year

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES

VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).

SICK LEAVE

0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.

INSURANCE

HEALTH INSURANCE

Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.

Anthem 500 EPO
Anthem 1500 EPO
Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance - Delta Dental

County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

Vision Insurance - VSP

County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

DISABILITY INSURANCE

State Disability Insurance (SDI)

Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.

LIFE INSURANCE

County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Represented Employees $10,000

Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee

RETIREMENT

Deferred Compensation

The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.

01

Do you possess a current State Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate, OR have you completed a Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Basic Jail Operations Core Course and POST 832 PC course?

02

List any SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENTS you have worked; also list approximate dates worked. I.E. Investigations, Dive Team, School Resource, SWAT/SERT, Classification, Transportation, K9 or any others. (Document all that apply)

03

Have you been a member of a Field Training Officer Program or Jail Training Officer Program? (List dates)

04

Give the approximate number of reports written during your last 6 months: (You may be asked to provide samples of these reports.)

05

Have you been involved in any self-initiated educational or leadership programs (i.e., college)? If yes, describe.

Required Question

Merced County jobs

Director of Administrative Services

Sheriff Sergeant