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Salary: $7,417.00 - $10,130.00 Monthly

Opening Date: 04/04/2022

Exam: #22/36A22/04IE

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is actively recruiting motivated men and women with a minimum of two-years of field patrol experience to apply for the Deputy Sheriff-Operations position.

Deputies hired into these positions will work in the Enforcement Operations Bureau and patrol the unincorporated areas of Monterey County, enforce state and local laws, perform crime prevention and crime detection activities, community relations activities and other related work as required.

The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of the Administration, Corrections and Enforcement Operation Bureaus. The Sheriff’s Office delivers public safety to the residents of Monterey County by providing 24-hour uniformed patrol, investigations, custody services, court security, and law enforcement support.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they arise.

Examples of Duties

• Patrols assigned areas in an automobile, on foot or by other means for the keeping of peace and protection of life and property

• Issues citations and/or applies proper techniques of arrest, search, and seizure in the apprehension of suspects; transports suspects to the County jail

• Conducts investigations at scenes of accidents and crimes; conducts the identification, preservation, and collection of evidence; interviews witnesses to ascertain facts; interrogates suspects involved in or suspected to be involved in crimes

• Writes and prepares complete and accurate investigative reports, supplemental and follow-up reports as required by law enforcement and departmental policy

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Salary: $6,407 – $8,744 Monthly

Opening Date: 03/26/2025

Final Filing Date: April 25, 2025

Exam: #25/43J09/03AMO

The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of the Administration, Corrections and Enforcement Operation Bureaus.   The Sheriff’s Office delivers public safety to the residents of Monterey County by providing 24-hour uniformed patrol, investigations, custody services, court security, and law enforcement support. 

The Administration Operations Bureau-Information Systems Unit (ISU) of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is seeking an individual with experience in public safety system support, applications, databases, hardware, and incident response.   The ISU is responsible for information system technology and supporting public safety systems along with performing help desk support. Assignments will include purchasing, updating, and maintaining computer hardware and software materials, ensuring proper system setup and upgrade, and coordinating with County IT staff and/or vendors to identify and solve problems.     

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working knowledge of: 

• Capability and limitations of various computer operating systems including DOS, Windows and networks

• Computer applications used in data management

• Terminology related to computer hardware, software, network and peripheral equipment

• Methods of error research and troubleshooting. 

• Some positions may require some knowledge of specialized automated systems and general application unique to the operating department from a user perspective.

• Some positions may require a working knowledge of the functions, regulations, services, programs and operations of the specific department.

Skill and Ability to: 

• Evaluate and interpret automated information systems functions from a user perspective

• Identify, evaluate, and research application systems problems and coordinate corrective actions, as required, with computer support personnel

• Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations

• Organize, prioritize, schedule and coordinate workflow to meet project deadlines

• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff in the organization both orally and in writing

• Maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, members of the public and others contacted through the course of work; respond in a positive manner to supervision and direction; and attend and perform duties on a regular, reliable and consistent basis

• Utilize effective judgment regarding establishment and maintenance of application system features such as registration, user profiles, system access security, e-mail administration, and appointment schedule templates

• Plan, assign and coordinate the work of subordinate staff

Examples of Duties

• Acts as a resources person for users of an automated system(s) applications; Answers questions and resolves problems related to use and operation of the application; Coordinates a central help desk to resolve problems.

• Coordinates with computer support personnel in identifying and resolving problems with the system, including programs, workstations and other related hardware and software.

• Assures system security; monitors personnel registration and security including authorizing user access to system functionality; Performs consistent backup and recovery operations; Monitor batch results and correct batch problems.

• Documents and tracks system problems and writes reports on issues; Writes or assists in writing and revising procedures, instructional materials or staff development tools for systems-related training.

• Develops other system training material for users or recommends other training resources as needed.

• Serves as a lead worker over subordinate staff; schedules, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate staff.

• Confers with operating department personnel regarding changes in manual and computer system design; Collaborates with others to improve the effectiveness of the system and to make recommendations for systems and procedures improvements; Stays abreast of the new automated systems procedures and prepares on-line bulletins to inform users of changes or additions.

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Salary: $3,735.00 - $5,099.00 Monthly

Opening Date: 04/21/2023

Final Filing Deadline: Open Filing Period

Exam: #23/80I16/04LA

Applications received after May 20, 2024, will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled.

The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of the Administration, Corrections and Enforcement Operation Bureaus. The Sheriff’s Office delivers public safety to the residents of Monterey County by providing 24-hour uniformed patrol, investigations, custody services, court security, and law enforcement support.

The Sheriff’s Records Specialist works in the Records Division of the Administration Operations Bureau. This non-sworn position works within a 24-hour, 7-day weekly schedule and independently performs complex specialized law enforcement records work requiring a working knowledge and application of law enforcement codes, vocabulary and procedures.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, adaptable, have strong customer service skills and able to communicate effectively; will demonstrate the ability to process various legal documents, get along with others and be a team player.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

• Maintains confidential criminal records related to law enforcement activity; operates, accesses, and queries multiple automated and manual criminal justice information systems and subsystems.

• Processes criminal records such as, warrant, subpoena, restraining order, criminal and traffic citation, felony and misdemeanor warrant, CLETS, NCIC and other criminal records.

• Relays information by telephone or radio, on individuals and vehicles, to officers in the field; and confirms warrant information to field officers for service.

• Reviews warrants, other court and legal documents to verify that information in accordance with applicable regulations, laws, and procedures.

• Transcribes and prepares sensitive reports dealing with highly emotional and often traumatic events.

• Updates information on the status of warrants, seals and purges records in compliance with court orders and state statutes, code citations, accidents, and other reports according to Uniform Crime Reporting standards.

• Audits information for accuracy and completeness and edits according to rules and regulations.

• Researches and compiles data for subpoena compliance, provides information to other law enforcement agencies, courts, attorneys, and the public in accordance with legal requirements governing the release of criminal record information and crime and incident reports.

• Responds to subpoenas and testifies in court or other legal hearings regarding law enforcement records.

• Compiles and prepares a variety of annual, quarterly and monthly reports.

• Sets court dates and identifies conflicts in scheduled court appearances and notifies involved parties.