Career Opportunity
8300-Sheriff's Cadet
Recruitment: REF26495Z
Published: May 08, 2023
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Job class: 8300-Sheriff's Cadet
Salary range: $59,956.00 - $72,748.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Class Based Test
Rule: Rule of the List What does this mean?
List type: Entrance
About:
The San Francisco Sheriff’s Office employs more than 1,000 people. Our gender distribution is 22 percent female and 78 percent male. Here’s our staff distribution by race/ethnicity:
American Indian .5 percent
Asian 23 percent
Black 16 percent
Filipino 14 percent
Hispanic 21 percent
White 25.5 percent
We are 100 percent committed to public safety!
Our Mission
Every human being deserves respect. We believe in repairing harm, rebuilding relationships, and focusing on the future. Education, job training, behavioral health support. We Connect people with services on the outside so they don’t return to the inside.
The San Francisco Sheriff’s Office works with the public, the criminal justice system, and community stakeholders to safeguard the lives, rights, and property of all people we serve.
We strive to complete our mission in a manner that maintains the trust and confidence of the people of San Francisco.
The Sheriff’s Office keeps people safe – inside and outside the county jails, in the buildings we help protect, and in the communities we serve.
We help domestic violence victims rebuild their lives. We provide mutual aid to our law enforcement partners in emergencies and natural disasters. We offer education and job training to support those leaving the justice system, which builds stronger, safer communities.
Role description
$25.63-$31.09 Hourly / $4,442.00-$5,389.00 Monthly / $53,300.00-$64,662.00 Yearly
The Sheriff’s Cadet is a civilian position that performs non-law enforcement duties. The Sheriff’s Cadet works at the Sheriff’s facilities and other facilities in San Francisco. The Sheriff’s Cadet works under the supervision of sworn or civilian Sheriff’s Office personnel. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists sworn staff in maintaining security in buildings and areas under Sheriff’s Office control; monitors walk-through metal detectors and video surveillance equipment in public building security areas; operates hand-held metal detectors; searches handbags, briefcases, backpacks, and other containers; provides directions and other information to persons entering public buildings; answers telephones, routes calls and takes messages; completes, records and files correspondence, documents and other forms; operates a computer workstation; sorts and distributes mail; provides miscellaneous office and clerical support; performs other related non-law enforcement duties as assigned, provides first aid and CPR in case of life-threatening emergencies, fingerprints new employees, records attendance of alternative program participants, collects urine specimens from alternative program participants, and analyzes urine specimens using an ADX machine.
How to qualify
This examination is open to individuals meeting all of the minimum qualifications listed below by the close of application filing, unless otherwise noted.
1. Eighteen (18) years of age AND
2. Possession of a U.S. high school diploma or an equivalency certificate (e.g., G.E.D., California High School Proficiency Certificate). AND
3. Possession of a valid Driver License and a history of responsible motor vehicle operation at the time of appointment.
Desirable qualifications: Six (6) months [1,040 hours] of verifiable satisfactory work experience.
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Condition of Employment
All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.
What else should I know?
Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:
- Application Opening - Monday, May 08, 2023
- Application Deadline - Monday, May 22, 2023
Compensation: $25.63-$31.09 Hourly / $4,442.00-$5,389.00 Monthly / $53,300.00-$64,662.00 Yearly
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
- Information About The Hiring Process
- Conviction History
- Disaster Service Worker
- ADA Accommodation
- Right to Work
- Diversity Statement
·Position Information and Requirements:
This is a Permanent Civil Service position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications must pass all examination components to be placed on the tentative eligible list. Applicants must pass all departmental selection requirements, including a background investigation, in order to be considered for hire. Sheriff’s Cadets must maintain background clearance and a valid California Driver License as a condition of continued employment.
·Sheriff’s Cadets are required to wear department-issued, non-sworn (civilian) uniform attire. This position involves sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time and requires the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. The position involves working in community service-oriented assignments with members of the public in busy and crowded areas.
·Sheriff’s Cadets will be assigned to one the following schedules:
Full-Time Employees - Full-time appointees work 40 hours per week. Appointees may be assigned to any shift of eight consecutive hours, eight and a half hours (with half hour meal break) or nine hours (with 1-hour meal break) within a 24-hour period, seven days per week. Appointees may be required to regularly work weekends and/or holidays. Appointees may be required to rotate assignments and must be available to work overtime as needed.
Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Crystal Cervantes at crystal.cervantes@sfgov.org.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Carol Isen - Human Resources Director
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.