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Support Services
Professional Standards
Professional Standards works to ensure all Sheriff’s Office staff are following policy in every aspect and being held to high standards of conduct. The Professional Standards unit investigates all internal and external reports of misconduct.
Professional Standards investigates two types of reports; Service Complaints which typically come from an outside source such as the public or allied agencies, and Internal Affairs which are actions identified internally that need to be further investigated. Regardless of where the initial information came from, both are treated equally and investigated thoroughly.
The California Department of Justice tracks Service Complaints for all agencies in the state. Over the last several years, the Sheriff’s Office has seen a continuous decrease in the number
Training
The Sheriff emphasizes the importance of leadership and training in every position within the Sheriff's Office. Most staff holds a position with state mandated training. The Training Unit ensures these employees are meeting and exceeding these required training hours.
Once a new Correctional Officer or Deputy is hired with the Sheriff's Office, they must undergo an intense and lengthy training program. This starts with 40 hours of skills training and 40 hours of orientation and policy review. The new employee is now ready to begin their new assignment starting with three to six months of on the job training, either in the jail or on patrol.
This year, the Personnel Unit hired 14 Deputies and 22 Correctional Officers. These 36 employees required over 30,000 hours of on the job training before they are assigned to work independently. Along with the regular annual trainings for many employees, there was over 50,000 hours of staff training and development this year.
"Always do what's right"
"Be willing to learn and lead by example"
"Be Honest, Considerate and Hard Working"
"The only thing needed for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing"
"Guide those that are struggling with respect and kindness"
"Always strive for excellence"
While tactical skills training is mandated and vital to successful operations, developing leaders within the agency is also a priority to the Sheriff's Office. This year Ancil B. Sparks met with all staff members to speak about communication in leadership. During that training, Coach Sparks asked all staff to share their 'Pearls of Wisdom.' These thoughts came directly and anonymously from staff and is a great example of the caliber of people working for the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.
Pearls of Wisdom
of Service Complaints submitted. This decrease
is a testament to the Sheriff’s Vision of Total
Professionalism and the relationship the
Sheriff’s Office has developed with the community.
Internal Affairs investigations come about when an action is recognized that may not be within policy. The circumstances are
thoroughly investigated and if conduct outside
of policy is discovered, the employee is held
accountable. Depending on the nature of the
action, the employee may receive remedial
training up to formal discipline.