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SHERIFF / PERSONNEL - Sheriff Dave Kain
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a) OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval to appoint applicant as Correctional Deputy I, Range 28, Step 3, upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.
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Financial Impact:
The funds for this position are currently budgeted in the FY 25/26, Budget Unit 2032.
Background Information:
The selected candidate brings over 18 years of service with the Army National Guard, where he served as a full-time Platoon Sergeant. In this leadership role, he supervised and mentored 30 soldiers, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with Army Regulations. His duties included conducting inspections of personnel, equipment, and facilities, and enforcing standards of safety, discipline, and accountability. He demonstrated strong leadership, sound judgment, and effective decision-making in high-pressure environments. The candidate holds extensive training in First Aid/CPR, firearms, and radio communications, with a thorough understanding of rank structure and chain of command.
Based on his advanced training and proven leadership experience, placement at Step 3 is justified. His hiring will be a valuable asset to the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office and the community it serves.
The Personnel Office has reviewed the candidate’s qualifications and is in agreement with placement at Salary Range 28, Step 3 within the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (DSA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).