Sheriff Cadet (#TP0999)
$17.36-$17.36 Hourly / $3,009.55-$3,009.55 Monthly / $36,114.62-$36,114.62 Yearly

Under immediate supervision, trains in non-sworn law enforcement processes and procedures to provide support in divisions of the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department; and does related or other work as required.

This is a temporary class in the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department for individuals ages 18 to 21 who are pursuing a career in law enforcement. The Sheriff Cadet is not a peace officer. Incumbents receive training in legal processes and crime prevention techniques, traffic control procedures, first aid, and firearms to acquire experience necessary to pursue a career in law enforcement. As a Sheriff Cadet gains experience through the program they may perform duties with more independence.

• Gathers general information from a variety of sources; asks/answers questions and completes forms; searches for, receives and explains information regarding rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and technical office operations. 
• Searches records to establish information on missing persons; files routine reports and records. 
• Gathers information and writes counter reports for Sheriff’s divisions. 
• Assists technical services by performing routine tasks; fingerprints the general public for applications processing. 
• Assists with traffic enforcement including DUI checkpoints, on County roads and contract cities. 
• Assists with abandoned vehicle enforcement within the Sheriff Department’s jurisdiction. 
• Processes and searches inmate mail. 
• Assists and participates in special projects and events. 
• Assists in the maintenance and transportation of Sheriff’s records, including crime reports, citations and statistical data.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Education: Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of a G.E.D

Basic social aspects of law enforcement; general office practices and procedures; personal computer systems and general office computer software; general human behavior; language usage and mechanics; basic mathematics; public relations principles; self-defense, restraint and emergency/crisis management techniques; first aid.

Understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, and ordinances related to law enforcement; utilize standard office procedures and equipment; read, understand and apply detailed instructions and other job related materials; understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, and ordinances related to law enforcement; relate to a wide variety of socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds; adapt to changes of assignment; establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, the public, and others; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; perform a variety of law enforcement support activities; physically restrain persons; exercise good judgment; stay calm under stressful or emergency situations; under go laws of arrest and self defense training.

Mobility-Operation of a data entry device; repetitive motion; sitting, standing, walking for extended periods of time; driving; occasional running, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing, crawling; Lifting-Frequently 5 to 30 lbs; occasional lifting/turning of heavy objects or people; Visual-Constant good overall vision, reading/close-up work; color perception and use eye/hand coordination; frequent use of depth perception and field/peripheral vision; Dexterity-Frequent reaching; grasping; repetitive motion; writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone/radio, talking in person; ability to hear faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological-Constant decision making, concentration, and public contact; public speaking; dealing with emergency situations; frequent working alone; occasional exposure to trauma, grief, and death, hazardous materials; Special Requirements-May require working weekends and nights; Environmental-Frequent exposure to varied weather conditions.