Deputy Sheriff (Recruit)

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is recruiting deputies in California. Selected applicants will attend a POST-approved academy for 26 weeks of academic and physical training, after which they graduate as Peace Officers and are sworn in as Deputy Sheriff.

No prior law enforcement experience is required. The Sheriff’s Office offers multiple specialized assignments and maintains an ongoing recruitment process with an eligible list for up to twelve months.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver's license (out-of-state license accepted during application).
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from an accredited US school.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident eligible for citizenship (one year prior).
• Must be 21 years of age at appointment.
• Ability to meet health standards as prescribed by County Medical Consultant.
• Background investigation including polygraph, medical and psychological testing.

Responsibilities

• Attend POST-approved police academy (26 weeks) with intensive academics and fitness.
• Graduate and be sworn in as Peace Officers, then promoted to Deputy Sheriff.
• Serve across specialized units and assignments as available.
• Maintain fitness and readiness throughout the training and career pipeline.

Education

High school diploma / GED / equivalent

Job description

We are seeking men and women interested in an exciting and challenging career in law enforcement. Prior law enforcement experience is not required. Individuals who are appointed as Deputy SheriffRecruit will attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved police academy, which involves 26 weeks of intensive academic instruction combined with rigorous physical fitness training. Upon successful completion of the Academy, recruits will graduate and be sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff.

Who We Are:
Office of the Sheriff enjoys an outstanding reputation as one of the most professional, progressive agencies in the United States. In addition to operating the most innovative detention facilities in the country, the Office of the Sheriff provides patrol services throughout the county including four contract cities for which it provides total police services. Many other specialized assignments are also available. As a department of over 1,100 employees, with some 700 who are sworn, we continue to grow and progress, providing excellent opportunities in career development for its deputies.

Specialized Assignments:

• Administration
• Civil
• Classification
• Contract Cities
• County Patrol
• Court Services
• Custody Alternative
• FTO
• Helicopter Patrol
• Hi-Tech Crimes
• Investigations
• J-Team
• K-9 Deputy
• Marine Patrol
• Mutual Aid Mobile Field Force
• Narcotics Unit
• S.E.R.T.
• S.W.A.T.
• School Resource Officer
• Transportation
• Unmanned Aircraft Operator
• Vice
• And many more...

This is a continuous recruitment process; eligible candidates may remain on the eligible list for twelve months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License. Out of State valid motor vehicle operators license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a United States high school diploma, G.E.D. Equivalency, California high school proficiency certificate, or have attained a two-year, four-year or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.

The high school shall be a United States public school, an accredited United States Department of Defense high school, or an accredited or approved public or nonpublic high school.

Citizenship: United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship a minimum of one year ago.

Age Requirement: Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

Physical Requirement: Ability to meet such health standards as may be prescribed by the County Medical Consultant.

Vision: 20/20 uncorrected each eye; corrected to 20/30 each eye.

Hearing: Must not have suffered a hearing loss of over 25 decibels in the 500, 1000 or 2000 frequency ranges.

Background: A thorough background investigation including a polygraph examination, a medical examination, and psychological testing shall be conducted according to the specifications of the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.