Community Service Officer - Victim Advocacy
County of FresnoPosition Description
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY
The Fresno County Sheriff's Office is offering exciting career opportunities for eager and enthused individuals interested in becoming a Community Service Officer with a focus on victim advocacy.
Under general supervision, the Community Service Officer performs a variety of law enforcement support work, security-related duties, and other related work for the Sheriff's Office. In addition, incumbents may be assigned to serve as a Court Attendant to assist Sheriff Deputies in maintaining public security and general administrative support functions within the Court Services Unit.
The current vacancy is in victim advocacy, working with victims of domestic violence. The selected candidate will collaborate with community organizations such as the Marjaree Mason Center, coordinate with first responders to provide resource materials to victims, train officers on available resources, and engage in other related activities. Experience working with domestic violence victims is preferred for this position.Note: The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill extra help positions throughout the county. Individuals selected for extra help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules. Temporary (extra-help) positions are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked, are not entitled to benefits, do not obtain permanent status, and serve at the will of the department head.
APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME IF NECESSARY AND SHIFTS AS ASSIGNED INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
As a condition of employment, candidates must undergo and pass a polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination and a thorough background investigation (background materials for failed candidates are retained for three years). Background investigations include employment/credit histories, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.This classification is in MEDICAL GROUP II - Moderate Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require moderate physical effort using arms, legs, back, and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing or pulling of objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) 10-25 pounds, and occasionally over 25 pounds. Generally, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Samples of Duties
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Minimum Qualifications
Experience: One (1) year of full-time, paid public contact experience. Experience working with domestic violence victims is preferred.
You must clearly describe your relevant duties within the Work Experience section of your application. Failure to clearly describe relevant duties as they relate to the experience required will result in the disqualification of your application.
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Education: Completion of thirty (30) semester units of course work from an accredited college or university accepted within the United States college or university system.
License: Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License.
Possession of a current First Aid/CPR Certificate must be obtained prior to the completion of the probationary period and maintained thereafter if assigned to function as a Court Attendant.TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE:
- Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
- A completed Fresno County employment application is required and must be current, complete, and accurate. Amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline.
- Please fully list your work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete and accurate work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) may result in disqualification of your application.
- Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
- In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Failure to completely list education within the job application may disqualify the applicant from consideration.
- College/University transcripts are required to verify completion of qualifying units.
- If you have completed education in a foreign college/university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You must either attach a copy to your online employment application or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Late submission of documentation will not be accepted.
- A valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this number on your application may result in disqualification of your application.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for the process listed below:
- Written Examination - If required, the written examination will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.
- Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination.
Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months) and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:- Fresno County Employment Application
- Supplemental Questionnaire
Please note: All applications must be received online only by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email, or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com.Open the job information flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Fresno County Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
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