Deputy Sheriff Trainee*

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is recruiting a Deputy Sheriff Trainee who will participate in a POST-approved basic law enforcement training program. Trainees will learn to interpret and apply state and local codes, practice basic criminal/traffic investigations, and gain proficiency with department weapons, vehicles, and radio operations.

Upon completing the academy, trainees are promoted to Deputy Sheriff.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum age requirements and eligibility per POST standards.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• U.S. citizenship and valid California driver license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to interpret and apply state codes and local ordinances.
• Practice basic criminal and traffic investigation procedures and evidence collection.
• Learn safety and proper handling of department firearms and equipment.
• Acquire skills in vehicle and radio operation, patrol procedures and traffic control.
• Understand civil procedures and custodial responsibilities.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Written Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff Trainee who participate in a basic law enforcement training program approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

Sheriff's Trainees will:

• Learn to interpret and apply laws contained in various state codes and local ordinances (e.g., Penal, Vehicle, Welfare and Institutions Code as well as Health and Safety Codes).
• Learn and practice basic criminal and traffic accident investigation procedures; learn law enforcement techniques, including crime scene preservation, witness interviewing and evidence collection.
• Learn and practice safety, care and usage of small firearms and department-issued weapons.
• Learn and practice vehicle and radio operation, patrol procedures and traffic control.
• Learn civil procedures and custodial responsibilities.

For more detailed information, refer to the Sheriff's Trainee job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Promotion: Incumbents are expected to successfully complete the Training Academy. Upon graduation, Sheriff's Trainees will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff, which has a current salary of $38.77 - $64.08 hourly, plus benefits and retirement plan.

Applicants who have tested for Deputy Sheriff Trainee within the past six (6) months are not eligible to apply for this recruitment.

The following are required for hire as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee:

• Be at least 21 years of age. (Applicants should be at least 20.5 years of age at time of testing.)
• Possess a high school diploma, G.E.D., or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test.
• Possess a valid California Class C driver license or equivalent.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Pass a rigorous physical agility test based on California P.O.S.T. standards.
• Be fingerprinted and pass an extensive background investigation that includes interviews and a polygraph examination. Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any type of criminal probation.
• Pass a psychological evaluation and medical examination meeting California P.O.S.T. mandates, including vision and hearing standards. (The medical examination includes a drug screening to determine the presence of illegal substances.)

Note: The Sheriff's Department will be requesting your Social Security Number for the background process and for tracking your background materials. It is not required for the application.

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 by visiting sheriffsjobs.com or by contacting a recruiter.

The Written Examination:

The Written Examination: Upon review of the application and supplemental questionnaire, qualified applicants will be invited to take the online written examination. Exam links will be sent via email within one week of application and will include the deadline to complete the test.

The online examination will consist of an evaluation of knowledge and skills in the following topics:

• Reading Comprehension
• Written Communication

The Physical Agility Test (PAT):

The Physical Agility Test (PAT): Applicants who are successful on the online written examination may be invited to the PAT. Applicants must bring their email invitation to the scheduled PAT appointment. Applicants will be notified of their PAT dates and other important information regarding the Physical Agility Test via email.