Deputy Sheriff: Patrol, Investigations & Special Units

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Sheriff invites applicants for Deputy Sheriff Recruit. No prior law enforcement experience is required; recruits will attend a 26-week POST-approved police academy and training.

Upon successful academy completion, recruits are sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff. The department offers a wide range of specialized assignments and career development opportunities across patrol, investigations, and more.

Qualifications

• License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License (Out of State license accepted during application).
• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, or higher degree from accredited institution.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent resident eligible for citizenship.
• Age: Must be 21 years of age at appointment.
• Physical: Ability to meet health standards as prescribed.
• Vision: 20/20 uncorrected, 20/30 corrected.
• Hearing: No loss over 25 dB in key frequencies.
• Background: Thorough background investigation including polygraph, medical, and psych testing.

Responsibilities

• Attend a POST-approved academy: 26 weeks of academic instruction and physical fitness training.
• Graduate from the academy and be sworn in as Peace Officers.
• Be promoted to Deputy Sheriff upon successful completion and appointment.
• Explore specialized assignments across divisions (e.g., Investigations, SWAT, K-9, etc.).
• This is a continuous recruitment process; eligible candidates may remain on the list for 12 months.

Job description

Office of the Sheriff invites applicants for Deputy Sheriff Recruit. No prior law enforcement experience is required; recruits will attend a 26-week POST-approved police academy and training.

Upon successful academy completion, recruits are sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff. The department offers a wide range of specialized assignments and career development opportunities across patrol, investigations, and more.