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SHERIFF / PERSONNEL - Undersheriff Jeff Garrett
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a) OTHER THAN "A" STEP - Request approval to appoint applicant as Sheriff's Correctional Deputy I, Range 25, Step C, effective 4/7/24
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Financial Impact:
The funds for this position are currently budgeted in FY 2023-24, Budget Unit 2027.
Background Information:
The applicant has 10 years' full-time experience in the US Army. In 2024, the applicant completed a full-time commitment with honorable discharge and is currently enlisted in the US Army Reserve until 2026.
While in the US Army, the candidate was a full-time Team Leader / Sergeant and received several awards which include Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon. The candidate has over 60 earned college units and is two classes short of a degree in Business Administration. During the candidate's enlistment, the candidate also received training relative to Basic Leadership courses, CPR / First Aid, self-defense, including arrest and control, prisoner supervision, training in all aspects of firearms, radio communication, chain of command, combat lifesaving, bomb threat awareness, and high-risk driver training and awareness. Many of these components are transferable within the field of law enforcement. In addition, the candidate also spent three years as an Explorer with the Tehama County Sheriff's Office prior to enlisting in the US Army. Therefore, the candidate's extensive training and experience exceeds the minimum qualifications of the classification and justifies placement at Range 25, Step C within Deputy Sheriffs' Association (DSA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The candidate would be a benefit to the Tehama County Sheriff's Office and the community it serves.
In order to ensure i...
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