Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Nevada County; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus up to $3,000

Job summary

Nevada County Sheriff's Office in Nevada County, CA seeks Deputy Sheriff Trainees to attend a California POST Law Enforcement Academy. The trainee is non-sworn during training and will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff I upon graduation after a 16-week academy completion.

Eligibility includes minimum age 21, the ability to pass the academy, and success in the selection process including testing and interviews scheduled in 2026. A hiring bonus up to $3,000 is offered and benefits follow county policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• POST PelletB test required or eligible candidates may attach T-score.
• Must be 21 years of age at graduation from POST Academy.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Posting number: 2026-0019

Department: Sheriff Operations

Job classification: Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Corrections, Legal, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Investigative, Animal Control, Dispatch, 911 Telecommunications, Emergency Management, Career Exploration

Summary

The Nevada County Sheriff's Office is excited to announce they will be hiring

The Nevada County Sheriff's Office is excited to announce they will be hiring

Deputy Sheriff Trainees to attend a California POST Law Enforcement Academy!

Why Nevada County Sheriff's Office?

Our leadership team values employee development and engagement; promotes open and transparent communication and empowers employees to be successful members of our organization. The Sheriff's Office is committed to providing excellence in public service in partnership with our community.

* * * UP TO $3,000 HIRING BONUS * * *

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB FLYER BEFORE APPLYING FOR IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION.

RECRUITMENT TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES FOR DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE:

DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE PELLETB WRITTEN EXAM: OCTOBER 13, 2026

If you have taken the POST PELLETB exam with another agency, you must wait 30 calendar days before taking the exam again.

If you have a POST PELLETB T-Score of 42.0 or higher, taken within the past 3 years please attach it as a PDF to your application. If provided, with your application, you will not be required to take the written exam again.

DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE PHYSICAL AGILITY TESTING:

NOVEMBER 2, 2026

DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE ORAL PANEL INTERVIEWS: NOVEMBER 3 & 4, 2026

Please note only candidates who pass the Physical Agility Screening will be invited to the oral interview panels.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:

After successfully passing the physical agility test, oral interviews, and Sheriff's interview eligible applicants will undergo an in-depth background investigation. Background investigation includes review and confirmation of personal history statement (PHS), polygraph, psychological and medical evaluation, and drug and alcohol screening.

ADVANCED NOTICE OF TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES ALLOWS OUR CANDIDATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADJUST SCHEDULES FOR PARTICIPATION IN OUR EXAMINATION PROCESS.

PLEASE BE PREPARED TO BE AVAILABLE ON ALL DATES SPECIFIED ABOVE.

This position is non-sworn while attending and participating in formal and comprehensive training in a California POST Certified Law Enforcement Academy. The trainee level is distinguished from our Deputy Sheriff I in that the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position is a non-sworn classification which is not considered a certified peace officer. Upon satisfactory completion of the 16-week training and graduation from the academy, the trainee will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff I (Sworn Peace Officer). Failure to complete training and graduation from the academy will result in termination. The minimum age requirement for Sworn Peace Officers is 21 years of age. Candidates must meet this age requirement to be eligible for appointment into the Deputy Sheriff I position at time of graduation from the academy.

Health & Wellness Benefits

This is a full-time position and the County of Nevada offers an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA). Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.

• Intermediate POST 2.5% of monthly base salary
• Advanced POST 5% of monthly base salary
• AA/AS Degree $175.00 per month
• BA/BS Degree $275.00 per month

DEPUTY SHERIFFS PARTICIPATE IN THE CALPERS PUBLIC SAFETY RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Tier I

3% @ 50 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) .

Tier II

3% @ 55 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/24/11-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County).

Tier III PEPRA 2.7% @ 57

(Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13).

Recruitment incentives may be offered and paid in two parts, half upon hire and the remainder paid upon completion of a 12-month probation period.

The County of Nevada offers additional pay incentives in addition to the monthly salary:

• Intermediate POST 2.5% of monthly base salary
• Advanced POST 5% of monthly base salary
• AA/AS Degree $175.00 per month
• BA/BS Degree $275.00 per month

Why Nevada County?

You matter at the County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Read the full job description for more information.

Supplemental information

High school diploma or GED.

Completion of additional coursework from an accredited college or university in law enforcement or a related field is desirable, but not required.

If you possess a California POST PELLETB T-Score of at least 42 and within the last 3 years, you will not need to participate in the written examination process.

Proof of your passing T-Score must be submitted with your application.

T-Score documentation must include the name of the exam taken, score and the agency who administered the exam.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time graduation from POST Academy.

Other Requirements: Must be an U.S. citizen or have applied for citizenship at least one year prior to application. Must submit to and pass a background investigation, psychological and medical evaluation, and polygraph test.