Sheriff's Community Services Officer

Overview

Sheriff's Community Services Officer I, under supervision, performs non-hazardous vehicle code and parking regulation enforcement, special events or emergency traffic control, general traffic and parking control throughout the general unincorporated area of Sacramento County. Some positions may be assigned to a City to which law enforcement services are provided by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.

• Major streets, highways, districts and points of interest in Sacramento County
• Basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Read and use maps
• Follow oral and written procedures and directions
• Maintain courteous and cooperative behavior in adverse situations
• Learn to operate computers and various law enforcement software programs related to area of assignment
• Learn to safely operate and maintain equipment used in the performance of duties
• Learn customer service techniques for dealing with people, often in difficult or confrontational situations

• Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) Test.

• Possession of a valid California driver license, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to this class.
• Minimum age of 18 years at time of appointment.
• Physical requirements:
  
  ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for long periods; move with sufficient agility in and out of vehicles and around high‑traffic work areas; visually distinguish colors and picture resolution quality.
• Working conditions:
  
  work varied locations and shifts to provide 24‑7 coverage, including nights, weekends and holidays; work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods; wear and maintain a designated Sheriff’s Department uniform.
• Probationary period: six (6) months.

Sacramento County is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive an equal opportunity to obtain employment with the county.