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SHERIFF / PERSONNEL - Sheriff Dave Kain
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a) OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval to appoint applicant as Detective-Investigator (Extra-Help), Range 44, Step 5, upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
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Financial Impact:
The funds for this position are currently budgeted for the FY 2025-26, Budget Unit 2027.
Background Information:
The candidate has 25 years of progressive law enforcement experience with extensive operational, investigative, supervisory, and training responsibilities. Their career includes service with the Tehama County Sheriff’s Department, Red Bluff Police Department, and Tehama County District Attorney’s Office. They served as a Correctional Officer, Patrol Officer, Detective, Corporal, Sergeant, Supervising Investigator, and Chief Investigator, managing personnel, investigations, grants, policy compliance, and administrative operations. Their experience includes investigations involving homicides, sexual assaults, officer-involved shootings, and critical incidents. The candidate also served specialized assignments including SWAT, Assistant SWAT Team Leader, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard, DUI Task Force, and Taser Instructor.
The candidate has earned California POST Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, and Management Certificates and has completed extensive advanced training in investigations, supervision, SWAT operations, and organizational management. The combination of their training, experience and special skills justifies the increase to Step 5. The hiring of this employee is a benefit to the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office and the community we serve.
The Personnel Office has reviewed the candidate’s qualifications and agrees with placement at Salary Range 44, Step 5, upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.