Deputy Sheriff - Lateral

San Bernardino County; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department as a Deputy Sheriff. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in various law enforcement functions, from patrol to crime investigations, ensuring community safety. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in law enforcement, excellent decision-making skills, and the physical and mental readiness to thrive in a challenging environment. With a commitment to professional standards and ongoing training, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community. Apply now and be part of a team that values integrity and service!

Benefits

Yearly Uniform Allowance of $1,200

Health Benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Training

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must pass medical, psychological, and background examinations.

Responsibilities

• Perform various law enforcement functions in a correctional facility, courts, or on patrol.
• Participate in mandated in-service training and handle rotating shifts.

Skills

Law Enforcement Experience

Decision-Making Skills

Physical Fitness

Mental Readiness

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

California POST Basic Certificate

Job description

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is seeking experienced applicants to fill positions as Deputy Sheriff's who perform a variety of law enforcement functions, depending upon the level of experience and area of assignment, in a correctional facility, with the courts, on patrol, or in crime investigations.

NOTE: This Deputy Sheriff - Lateral recruitment targets applicants who have experience as a Peace Officer and possess a current CA POST Basic Certificate or higher.

Interested applicants who have not attended a CA POST Accredited Basic Academy should apply for Sheriff's Trainee. Complete a job interest card for Sheriff's Trainee on our website. Applicants who have completed a CA POST Accredited Basic Academy but have NOT been employed and received a CA POST Basic Certification may qualify for Deputy Sheriff-PreService. Complete a job interest card for Deputy Sheriff-Pre Service on our website.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as this recruitment may close at any time.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
2. Be a United States citizen.
3. Pass San Bernardino County's safety, medical, psychological and polygraph examinations, including a drug test.
4. Be fingerprinted and pass a background investigation. Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony.
5. Have a valid California driver license.
6. Be available for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
7. Participate in mandated in-service training.

Uniform Allowance: Incumbents receive a yearly uniform allowance of $1,200/year.

Experience: One (1) year of law enforcement experience as a Deputy Sheriff, Police Officer, Deputy Marshal, or District Attorney Investigator.

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Certificate: Must possess a current California POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Certificate. All applicants not currently employed by a California law enforcement agency must have been so employed within the last three (3) years or possess a current California POST Requalification Certificate. Copies of all certificates must be attached to this application.

The ideal candidate will have high personal and professional standards, good decision-making skills, and be mentally and physically ready to handle the rigors of academy life.

Examination: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a weekly basis. For priority consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. (Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.) To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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