Sheriff's Technician

• Monitors electronic security and screening devices including upright metal detectors and baggage x-ray machines to prevent weapons from entering Court facilities, and to ensure court security;

• Conducts hand searches on personal property and will confiscate contraband and other prohibited items including chemicals and biological hazards, or anything that may be used as a weapon;

• Controls access at Courthouse entrances and prevents the admittance of unauthorized persons into secured areas;

• Supports Deputies in areas of public safety;

• Provides information to the public regarding courtroom locations and rules;

• Monitors pertinent radio traffic and calls for additional resources such as Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS);

• Submits daily activity reports and compiles statistics;

• Retrieves supplies from various locations;

• Issues and delivers items from storeroom;

• Orders, stores, and issues law enforcement equipment;

• Stores property, equipment, or other articles in appropriate storage areas;

• Picks-up and delivers patrol vehicles for service, repair, or to install equipment;

• Coordinates building repairs;

• Coordinates the set-up for special functions held within the Sheriff's Office;

• May testify in court;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;

• Performs other related duties, as required.

• Ability to pass a background check.

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

*As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help.

A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.

• Basic arithmetic calculations and functions; 

• Principles of dealing with a variety of people;

• Basic computer skills;

• English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;

• Common computer systems and applications;

• Remain calm and use common sense in emergency situations;

• Enforce rules and regulations with firmness and tact;

• Understand written and oral instructions;

• May access and operate various automated criminal justice information systems to aid badged staff’s investigations;

• Exercise independent judgment and work with minimal supervision;

• Deal tactfully with persons from a variety of cultural, educational, and occupational backgrounds who may be experiencing stressful situations;

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures; 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies;

• Use computer systems and applications.

• Lift and carry moderately heavy and bulky items.