About the job Deputy Sheriff (Recruit) Greetings, We are seeking men and women interested in an exciting and challenging career in law enforcement. Prior law enforcement experience is not required. Individuals who are appointed as Deputy SheriffRecruit will attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved police academy, which involves 26 weeks of intensive academic instruction combined with rigorous physical fitness training. Upon successful completion of the Academy, recruits will graduate and be sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff. Who We Are: Office of the Sheriff enjoys an outstanding reputation as one of the most professional, progressive agencies in the United States. In addition to operating the most innovative detention facilities in the country, the Office of the Sheriff provides patrol services throughout the county including four contract cities for which it provides total police services. Many other specialized assignments are also available. As a department of over 1,100 employees, with some 700 who are sworn, we continue to grow and progress, providing excellent opportunities in career development for its deputies. Specialized Assignments:
- Administration
- Civil
- Classification
- Contract Cities
- Coroner
- County Patrol
- Court Services
- Crime Prevention
- Custody Alternative
- FTO
- Helicopter Patrol
- Hi-Tech Crimes
- Investigations
- J-Team
- K-9 Deputy
- Marine Patrol
- Mutual Aid Mobile Field Force
- Narcotics Unit
- S.E.R.T.
- S.W.A.T.
- School Resource Officer
- Sexual Assault Unit
- Transportation
- Unmanned Aircraft Operator
- Vice
- And many more...
This is a continuous recruitment process; eligible candidates may remain on the eligible list for twelve months. Minimum QualificationsLicense Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License. Out of State valid motor vehicle operators license will be accepted during the application process. Education: Possession of a United States high school diploma, G.E.D. Equivalency, California high school proficiency certificate, or have attained a two-year, four-year or advanced degree from an accredited college or university. The high school shall be a United States public school, an accredited United States Department of Defense high school, or an accredited or approved public or nonpublic high school. Citizenship: United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship a minimum of one year ago. Age Requirement: Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Physical Requirement: Ability to meet such health standards as may be prescribed by the County Medical Consultant. Vision: 20/20 uncorrected each eye; corrected to 20/30 each eye. Hearing: Must not have suffered a hearing loss of over 25 decibels in the 500, 1000 or 2000 frequency ranges. Background: A thorough background investigation including a polygraph examination, a medical examination, and psychological testing shall be conducted according to the specifications of the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Salary $85,000.00 - $110,000.00