Deputy Sheriff: Launch a Dynamic Law Enforcement Career

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Hughson (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Sheriff in California seeks motivated individuals for a Deputy Sheriff Recruit role. No prior law enforcement experience is required; recruits attend a POST-approved academy, then become Peace Officers and are promoted to Deputy Sheriff.

This continuous recruitment covers many specialized assignments and requires meeting strict qualifications, including a valid CA driver's license, education, citizenship status, age 21+, and successful background checks.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid California Driver's License.
• High school diploma, GED, or higher from an accredited institution.
• United States citizen or eligible for citizenship with required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Attend a POST-approved police academy (26 weeks) with intensive instruction and fitness training.
• Graduate from the academy and be sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff.
• Pursue many specialized assignments (e.g., SWAT, K-9, investigations, court services) as part of a continuous recruitment process.

Skills

CA Driver's License

Physical Fitness

Eligibility for Citizenship

21+ Age

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Office of the Sheriff in California seeks motivated individuals for a Deputy Sheriff Recruit role. No prior law enforcement experience is required; recruits attend a POST-approved academy, then become Peace Officers and are promoted to Deputy Sheriff.

This continuous recruitment covers many specialized assignments and requires meeting strict qualifications, including a valid CA driver's license, education, citizenship status, age 21+, and successful background checks.