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THE POSITION Criminalists utilize scientific methods and techniques in the recognition, collection, and characterization of physical and digital evidence in the Crime Laboratory as well as at crime scenes. They prepare written reports regarding their findings and interpretations and provide expert testimony in court. They perform related duties as required. All positions are located in the Sheriff’s Office and may be subject to overtime. For more detailed information about the job classification including a summary of duties, visit:  Criminalist III (#8525) . THE IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the following critical attributes: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a...

The Placer County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Evidence Technician - I and Evidence Technician - II.  Each level in this job series has different minimum qualifications. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Oversee the preparation, identification, and maintenance of assigned evidence and found property. Perform field forensic work under the direction of sworn staff; search for and collect physical evidence; photograph and video record crime scenes; make diagrams and log items collected from each location; process and send out blood and urine samples to be analyzed; conduct specialized tasks in photography, latent fingerprint development, and other evidence collection as required. Identify and preserve evidence; make evidence available for viewing and courtroom presentations; book property into and out of evidence to preserve the chain of evidence; maintain evidence rooms and storage areas in an organized and orderly...

Under close supervision, to receive training in public safety, emergency compliant taking and radio dispatching methods and techniques; to dispatch personnel and equipment for one or more public safety operations, including Sheriff's Patrol, Fire, Medical, Animal Control Services and Local Government; and to perform related work as required. This is an entry-level classification in the Dispatcher series which is flexibly staffed to the class of Emergency Services Dispatcher II. Emergency Services Dispatchers I work in the Sheriff's Office Emergency Services Dispatch Center and receive on-the-job training. After satisfactory completion of the training period, employees are expected to qualify for appointment to the next higher class of Emergency Services Dispatcher II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I Experience: The equivalent of six months of experience in the class of Clerk II or an equivalent or higher level class in the Alameda County classified service....

Sheriff’s Technicians, under general supervision, perform duties related to law enforcement functions that do not require the assignment of a Deputy Sheriff; and do related work as required. Sheriff’s Technicians are assigned throughout the Sheriff’s Office. Positions in this class are filled with unarmed, non-sworn employees who work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays, within various divisions of the Sheriff's Office throughout the County.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: The equivalent of six months full-time experience in the classification of Sheriff’s Safety Aide in the Alameda County Classified service Or II Experience: The equivalent of one-year full-time experience in a clerical position (60 semester units from an accredited college or university may substitute for 6 months of the clerical experience). Or III Experience: The equivalent of two years honorable service in the United States Military License: Must possess a valid California State...

*NOW OFFERING A $10,000 HIRING BONUS* Effective August 9, 2020, paid incrementally over 4 years. Deputy Sheriff Recruit is the entry-level law enforcement position for Alameda County. This classification exists solely for those attending the Sheriff's Office Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certified Academy.   Deputy Sheriff Recruit is a classification characterized by assignment to a P.O.S.T. Certified Academy. Under close supervision during this Academy, the Recruit will receive intensive academic instruction in law enforcement combined with rigorous physical fitness training. Upon successful completion of the Academy, recruits will be sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency certificate, such as the General Educational Development Certificate (State of California). License: Valid...

Position Information To view the recruitment brochure for this exciting opportunity and its associated salary and benefits, please visit   https://jobapscloud.com/Placer/SUP/Dispatch%20Services%20Supervisor%20-%20Recruitment%20Brochure_Final.pdf . Minimum Qualifications It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in public safety dispatch within a 911 communications center, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college course work in criminal justice or a related field is desired.  Completion of the experience requirement is proof...

Definition Under supervision, learns to apply the principles and techniques of probation work; supervises and counsels individuals detained in, committed to, or sheltered in one of several County juvenile institutions; supervises minors assigned to Work Project; and provides close supervision of minors placed on home supervision. Distinguishing Characteristics This is the entry level class in the Probation Officer class series.  Incumbents in this class receive training and work experience in professional level case work and counseling to develop the skills necessary to provide care and control of juveniles in an institutional setting or under constructive custody of the juvenile court, preparatory to advancement to the journey level of the Probation Officer series.  This class differs from the next higher class of Deputy Probation Officer in that incumbents in the latter class perform at the journey level in a variety of assignments involving adult and juvenile...

Definition Under close supervision, incumbents learn to apply the principles and techniques of probation work; supervise and counsel individuals detained in, committed to, or sheltered in one of several County juvenile institutions; supervise minors assigned to Work Project; and provide close supervision of minors placed on home supervision. Distinguishing Characteristics The class of Probation Aide is distinguished from the Probation Assistant class in that Probation Aides are typically hired as temporary replacements for regular Probation staff who are absent due to vacation, sick leave, military duty, leave without pay, or other reasons. Examples of Duties, Knowledge, and Abilities NOTE: The following duties are typical of those performed by most incumbents in this class. Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual. DUTIES: Home Supervision Assignments: 1. Supervises the conduct and...