Deputy Sheriff - Pre-Service

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Job summary

San Bernardino County's Sheriff's Office is recruiting Deputy Sheriffs to perform diverse law enforcement duties across correctional facilities, patrol, or investigations. Applicants may qualify as Deputy Sheriff Trainee, with an hourly rate during the academy, or as Deputy Sheriff - Lateral for those with CA POST certification.

Final eligibility depends on POST status and enrollment timelines. Applications are reviewed weekly; suspected applicants should apply promptly.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deputy Sheriffs perform a variety of law enforcement functions in correctional facilities, on patrol, or in crime investigations.
• Enforce laws, respond to incidents, and complete required training and certifications.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff's who perform a variety of law enforcement functions, depending upon level of experience and area of assignment, in a correctional facility, on patrol, or in crime investigations.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Deputy Sheriff job description.

Note: This Deputy Sheriff - Pre-Service recruitment targets applicants who have completed, or are close to completing, a CA POST Accredited Basic Academy and who have not yet received the CA POST Basic Certification.

Applicants who have experience as a Peace Officer and possess a current CA POST Basic Certificate or higher may qualify for Deputy Sheriff - Lateral. Visit our website to view the job bulletin and submit your application.

Those who have not attended a CA POST Accredited Basic Academy should apply for Deputy Sheriff Trainee. Visit our website to view the job bulletin and submit your application.

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

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Deputy Sheriff's must:

• 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.

Option A:

Possession of a current California POST Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate. Applicants must attach a legible copy of their California POST Basic Academy completion certificate to the application to qualify under this option.

Option B:

Current enrollment and attendance in a California POST accredited Basic Law Enforcement Academy, with graduation expected within the next four (4) months. Copies of current enrollment letters with expected graduation date must be attached to the application to qualify under this option.

Option C:

Possession of current California POST Regular Reserve Level I, II, III certificates; or current enrollment and attendance in a California POST accredited Reserve Academy Level I course with possession of Level II & III certificates. Copies of all certificates must be attached to the application to qualify under this option.

NOTE: Eligible applicants who are required to complete the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Training Academy will be hired as Sheriff Trainees, with an hourly rate of $31.60 - $34.20 in an unrepresented unit while attending the Academy, and will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff upon successful completion of the Academy.

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.

Learn more about the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and the physical agility requirements at sheriffsjobs.com. Applicants are highly encouraged to visit our Sheriff's Recruitment Center.

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.

Additional Information and Resources:

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