Sheriff's Ranger

Bargaining Unit: DSA - Deputy Sheriff's Non-Sworn Rank & File Unit

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is the largest law enforcement agency in Contra Costa, with over 1,100 sworn and professional employees dedicated to providing the highest level of law enforcement and customer services.

The Office of the Sheriff serves over 1,000,000 residents across a 715-square mile area, offering a full range of services that distinguish it from most police agencies. These services include unincorporated area policing, contract cities (Danville, Lafayette, and Orinda) and special districts, air support (helicopters), marine patrol, dispatch, investigations, coroners, county detention facilities, custody alternatives, court security, forensic services, a police academy, and the Office of Emergency Services.

The Office of the Sheriff is recruiting to fill three (3) vacancies for the Sheriff’s Ranger position. Assignments will be made between Court Security Services and the Health Services Security Unit, based on operational needs.

Sheriff’s Rangers assigned to Court Security Services monitor secured public entrances at the County’s seven courthouses. Primary responsibilities include screening bags and property for weapons and contraband and supporting the safe, orderly operation of court facilities.

Sheriff’s Rangers assigned to the Health Services Security Unit assist Deputies at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez by screening bags and property of individuals entering the hospital for weapons and contraband, and by providing security at the satellite clinics throughout the county.

• An effective communicator, proactively informing and sharing information
• Customer-service oriented, able to assist customers quickly and effectively
• Able to multi-task in active, public-facing environments
• An innovative problem solver who can identify issues and present solutions to supervisors
• Adaptable and able to shift quickly between tasks and priorities

• Monitoring x-ray screening equipment at secured facility entrances
• Assisting sworn staff with security-related needs
• Ensuring weapons and contraband are not brought into secured areas
• Maintaining logs and records related to screening operations
• Providing directions and general information to the public
• Preparing routine paperwork and reports

• You will perform a variety of duties that offer opportunities for professional growth
• You will work in a supportive and collaborative team environment
• You will have a stable work schedule with fixed hours
• You will contribute to meaningful public service within County facilities

• You may encounter critical incidents that arise and require quick decision-making
• You may interact with members of the public who are upset or uncooperative
• You must be able to quickly shift from your task to a rapidly unfolding situation
• You may be required to be in a standing position for long periods of time

• Decision Making
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  Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Innovative Problem Solving
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  Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• General Physical Ability
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  Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Manual Dexterity
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  Using senses, hands, and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficiently
• Safety Focus
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  Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Handling Stress
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  Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics
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  Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Informing
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  Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Customer Focus
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  Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Using Technology
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  Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Adaptability
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  Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Oral Communication
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  Engaging effectively in dialogue

The eligible list established from this recruitment process will be…