Deputy Sheriff Recruit: Patrol, Investigations & Special Ops

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

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers seeks candidates for a law enforcement career with the Office of the Sheriff in California. No prior law enforcement experience is required.

Recruits attend a POST-approved academy (26 weeks) and, upon successful completion, are sworn as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff. The department offers a wide range of specialized assignments and a clear path for career development within a large organization of over 1,100 employees, including patrol,

Qualifications

• License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License. Out of State license accepted during the application process.
• Education: Possession of a US high school diploma, GED, or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
• Citizenship: US citizen or a permanent resident eligible for citizenship who has applied at least one year ago.
• Age: Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Physical: Ability to meet health standards prescribed by County Medical Consultant.
• Vision: 20/20 uncorrected, or 20/30 corrected.
• Hearing: No more than 25 dB loss in 500/1000/2000 Hz.
• Background: Thorough background investigation including polygraph, medical, and psychological testing.

Responsibilities

• Specialized assignments include Administration, Civil, Classification, Contract Cities, County Patrol, Court Services, Custody, 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 more.

Education

High school diploma or GED or higher (US)

Job description

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers seeks candidates for a law enforcement career with the Office of the Sheriff in California. No prior law enforcement experience is required.

Recruits attend a POST-approved academy (26 weeks) and, upon successful completion, are sworn as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff. The department offers a wide range of specialized assignments and a clear path for career development within a large organization of over 1,100 employees, including patrol,