The Riverside County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) Aviation Unit is seeking to fill a Sheriff's Pilot position in Hemet.

This position requires significant schedule flexibility, including availability for weekends, night shifts, and/or holidays as needed, along with occasional out-of-state travel.

As a Sheriff's Pilot, the incumbent will pilot single and/or multi-engine fixed wing or turbine-powered aircraft, including the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, and perform other related duties as required.

Competitive applicants will possess:

Experience operating fixed-wing turboprop aircraft.
Current commercial and instrument ratings, including six-month instrument currency.
Single and multi-engine CFI airplane and/or CFII airplane certifications.

The Sheriff’s Pilot classification is a non-sworn classification that typically reports to an appropriate supervisory or management level position within the designated functional unit of the RCSO.

The Sheriff’s Pilot is characterized by its responsibility to operate single and/or multi-engine fixed wing or turbine powered aircraft in support of law enforcement operations. It is distinguished from other sworn classifications in that the latter have the full range of duties associated with peace officer status.

Meet the Team!

The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self.

Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Current employees of the County of Riverside and/or the Riverside County Sheriff's Office may be considered before other applicants, depending on the volume of applications received.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Transport RCSO personnel, equipment, inmates, and/or civilians as needed.

• Pilot single engine and/or multi engine fixed wing aircraft in the performance of law-enforcement operations including, but not limited to, search and rescue missions, aerial observation and the transportation of prisoners and cadavers.

• Conduct preflight and inflight assessments to ensure flight safety; prepare and maintain aircraft records and flight log information of assigned aircraft.

• Obtain weather information and interpret data based on flight plan.

• Maintain assigned aircraft in a constant state of readiness for dispatch; monitor aircraft systems including gauges to verify that oil, hydraulic fluid, fuel quantities, and cabin pressure are at prescribed levels; operate aviation accessory equipment; perform daily aircraft inspections.

• Prepare supplemental reports for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), federal guidelines or other agencies governing civil aircraft movements; ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and departmental policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must upload a copy of the front and back of your license(s) and certificate(s) as an attachment to your application for consideration.

Experience: Must have a minimum of 1,000 hours of total fixed-wing flight time, 1,500 total pilot-in-command time, 500 hours turbine-powered aircraft time and 250 hours of instrument flight time.

License/Certificate: Must possess and maintain a valid FAA Commercial Pilot's license with single engine fixed-wing and instrument rating. Single and multi-engine CFI airplane and airplane CFII is highly preferred.

Certificate: Must possess and maintain a current FAA Class 2 Medical Certificate.

Physical Examination: Must pass annual FAA Class II flight physical examination.

Driver's License: Must possess a valid California driver's license.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Contact Information

For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Stephanie Rodriguez, at (951) 955-5776 or via email at sterodriguez@rivco.org.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.