Corrections Deputy Cadet - 13-Week Academy Path

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheriff’s Office is seeking candidates for the Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet - Unclassified. Cadets train to join the correctional deputies, perform duties under supervision, transport inmates, supervise inmate work crews, and assist in maintaining safety and security.

Eligible applicants undergo agility testing, academy training, and a probationary period with opportunities for advancement and union-related payroll deductions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Must be able to pass a medical examination.
• Must possess legal right to work in the United States.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation including fingerprints.
• Must maintain CPR and first-aid training.

Responsibilities

• Enter training to join Sheriff's Correctional Deputies as trainee.
• Attend the 13-week Adult Correctional Academy training program.
• Complete agility exam consisting of a 99-yard obstacle course, dragging a 165-lb bag, and a 500-yard run.
• After graduation, be sworn in as a regular Sheriff’s Correctional Deputy.
• Maintain safety equipment as provided by law.
• Possess and maintain required certifications and participate in in-service training.

Skills

Driver's license

Medical examination

Background check

CPR/First-aid

Physical fitness

No felony

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First-aid certification

Job description

Sheriff’s Office is seeking candidates for the Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet - Unclassified. Cadets train to join the correctional deputies, perform duties under supervision, transport inmates, supervise inmate work crews, and assist in maintaining safety and security.

Eligible applicants undergo agility testing, academy training, and a probationary period with opportunities for advancement and union-related payroll deductions.