Deputy Sheriff: Launch Your Peace Officer Career

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Angels Camp (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Sheriff in California is recruiting Deputy Sheriff-Recruit. Candidates will attend a POST-approved police academy for 26 weeks of academic instruction and physical training, then graduate, be sworn in as Peace Officers, and promoted to Deputy Sheriff.

The department emphasizes a professional environment with opportunities across specialized assignments, including patrol, investigations, and support services. Eligibility requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Education: US high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Citizenship: US citizen or permanent resident who has applied for citizenship over one year ago.
• Age: must be 21+ at appointment.
• Physical: meet health standards prescribed by County Medical Consultant.
• Vision: 20/20 uncorrected, 20/30 corrected.
• Hearing: hearing loss not more than 25 dB at 500/1000/2000 Hz.
• Background: includes polygraph, medical, and psychological testing.

Responsibilities

• Attend POST-approved police academy (26 weeks) with academics and fitness.
• Graduate, be sworn as Peace Officer, and promoted to Deputy Sheriff.
• Serve across specialized assignments as described.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Office of the Sheriff in California is recruiting Deputy Sheriff-Recruit. Candidates will attend a POST-approved police academy for 26 weeks of academic instruction and physical training, then graduate, be sworn in as Peace Officers, and promoted to Deputy Sheriff.

The department emphasizes a professional environment with opportunities across specialized assignments, including patrol, investigations, and support services. Eligibility requires U.S.