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Sheriff's Safety Aide

County of Alameda
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**PLEASE READ THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION BEFORE APPLYING**

 

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. 

 

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.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:
 

  • Basic security principals

 

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.
     

BENEFITS
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging healthcare options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discounts, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well-being. 

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.