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Community Services Officer (Yuba County)

The County of Yuba is recruiting to fill two Community Services Officer positions. Community Services Officers relieve sworn deputy sheriffs of non-hazardous police-related duties such as calls for service, criminal investigation support, crime scene processing and report writing. They act as a liaison between the Sheriff's Department and the public to promote positive public relations for the department. Community Services Officers also establish public contacts to aid in crime prevention, community-based activities and perform related work as assigned. We are seeking dedicated, public service minded individuals to join our team in this position.

Ideal Candidate

The incumbent must be self-motivated, highly organized, accountable, and possess the ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. The ideal candidate will be a team player with the ability to work independently. Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and maintain flexibility for shift work as compulsory to the departments needs.

Required Qualifications

Minimum: Graduation from high school and two (2) years of related administrative experience requiring frequent public contact and the interpretation of codes, rules and regulations equivalent to the County’s class of Sheriff’s Records Clerk or Evidence Technician.

Preferred: In addition to the minimum, possession of an Associate’s Degree with major coursework in administration of justice, criminal justice, law enforcement or a field related to the work and possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and up to four (4) years of responsible administrative experience in a public safety agency.

Special Requirements: Minimally qualified applicants are required to submit a background packet (Personal History Statement) upon request to the Sheriff’s Department for pre-review. Must successfully complete a detailed background investigation with a fingerprint check prior to hire, and pass a medical and psychological exam. DMV printout prior to hire. Work off-hours, night, weekend and/or holiday shifts and required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

About the Sheriff’s Department & Yuba County

The Yuba County Sheriff's Office is comprised of multiple functions within the Operations Division including Valley and Foothill Patrol, Investigations, Narcotics Task Force, Gang Enforcement, Marijuana Education Team, Coroner, Crime Prevention, Crisis Negotiation Team, SWAT, Canine Program, Field Training Officer, Aero Squadron, and Marine Enforcement. The department is committed to working in partnership with the community to identify and resolve public safety and quality of life issues, consistent with it’s core values. The Sheriff's Office provides a full range of services to an estimated population of about 70,000. The Sheriff’s Department is located in the City of Marysville with a substation in Brownsville.

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes, and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by Inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

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