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Dec 06, 2024

Sheriff's Safety Aide

Full time Security

Job Description

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, to aid in providing public safety services at the Oakland International Airport by observing assigned areas and checkpoints, documenting, and reporting suspicious activities to appropriate Sheriff’s Office staff, to assist the general public and to do related work as required. This class is distinguished from the class of Sheriff’s Technician in that the duties assigned to Sheriff’s Safety Aides are neither as extensive nor as technical as those assigned to the former class.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate.

Any combination of experience, training and/or education, which would allow a candidate to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, required below.

License:
Possession of a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Special Requirements:

· Must have eyesight correctable to 20/20 with or without the use of corrective lenses, including freedom from color blindness.
· Must hear and speak suitably for normal conversation
· Must pass a thorough background investigation.
· Must be available to work varying shifts of 8, 10, or 12 hours, days, evenings, weekends and rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
· Must be able to accept positions throughout Alameda County and be subject to rotation of assignments.
· Must wear a uniform as specified by the Sheriff.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:
• Basic security principles.

Ability to:
• Safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Operate public safety communications equipment (handheld, portable, or mobile two-way radios).
• Communicate clearly and concisely in writing.
• Observe and accurately report on activities relating to public safety functions.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Work courteously with the public.
• Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
• Work independently.
• Use good judgment in emergency or critical situations.
• Read and comprehend written policies and directives.
• Pay attention to details of and strictly enforce the safety regulations for the assigned duty station.
• Be attentive and alert to the details of the surrounding work areas for up to 12 hours at a time.
• Decipher radio traffic.
• Anticipate and identify approaching, vehicles.
• Detect warning sounds/alarms and recognize related danger.
• Ascertain sound direction.
• Walk or stand for long periods of time.
• Work outside in all types of weather.
• Effectively communicate verbally with the public and other employees.
Alameda County Sheriff's Office
About Alameda County Sheriff's Office

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for its law enforcement services, its Regional Training Center, and its Dispatch Unit. 

The Sheriff of Alameda County is responsible for a vast array of tasks and duties. We have openings in various positions including Deputy Sheriff's Recruit, Deputy Sheriff I/II, Sheriff's Technician, Sheriff's Safety Aide, and Emergency Services Dispatcher. (Full-Time + comprehensive and competitive benefits package). 

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

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