Deputy Sheriff Trainee - Continuous Opening - $15K Signing Bonus

Napa County Sheriff's Office; Napa (CA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Signing bonus up to $30,000

Loan forgiveness program up to $20,000

Educational reimbursement up to $1,500

Bilingual pay eligibility

Employee referral bonus $1,000

Résumé du poste

The Napa County Sheriff's Office in California is seeking Deputy Sheriff Trainees who will support the department’s law enforcement mission and preparation for patrol and investigative duties within a community-focused county. This role emphasizes integrity, service, and readiness for advanced training.

Candidates must meet state standards: a 42+ P.O.S.T Pellet-B T-score within the last year, legal work authorization to live and work in the United States, a valid California driver’s license, and

Qualifications

• Verifiable P.O.S.T Pellet-B T-score of 42 or higher, issued no earlier than one year before application.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (SB 960 provision).
• At least 20.5 years old at application submission.
• Valid California driver's license; out-of-state holders must obtain CA license.

Connaissances

P.O.S.T Pellet-B T-score

Legal work authorization in US

California driver’s license

Age 20.5 years

Description du poste

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more Learn more here.

We appreciate your interest in the profession of Deputy Sheriff. We strongly recommend that you find out as much as you can about the Napa County Sheriff's Department and law enforcement in general on the County's website Sheriff | Napa County, CA (countyofnapa.org).

If you have any questions, please contact the Sheriff's Administrative Lieutenant at 707-253-4501 or [e-mail] for additional information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1. You must have a verifiable P.O.S.T Pellet-B T-Score of 42 or higher that has been issued no earlier than one year before and must be attached with your application. It is your responsibility to locate an agency for the P.O.S.T. Pellet-B testing. Some local testing agencies are listed below:
   • Sacramento County Sheriff's Office
   • The Academy South Bay Regional Public Safety Training
   It is the applicant's responsibility to contact the agency, take the test, and provide the qualifying T-Score results at time of application. Please attach your P.O.S.T Pellet-B T-score documentation when applying.
2. 2. Pursuant to California Senate Bill 960, effective January 1, 2023, it is no longer required for peace officers to either be a citizen of the United States or be a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship; instead, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
3. 3. You must be at least 20 1/2 years of age at the time of your application submission.
4. 4. You must have a valid California driver's license. If you are an out-of-state applicant, you must possess a valid driver's license for the state in which you reside but must be able to successfully obtain a California driver's license.

ADDITIONAL PAY INCENTIVES

• HIRING BONUS: Newly hired Deputy Sheriffs may receive a signing bonus of up to $30,000, with the amount determined by their term of service. To qualify, proof of prior service must be submitted within 30 days of hire. Half of the bonus will be paid within the first 3 pay periods, and the remaining half will be paid after successful completion of the probation period or 12 months of employment, whichever comes first, for eligible at-will positions.
• LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM: Applicants who attended and received a degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) consisting of a minimum of 60 credits/units at a regionally accredited school by the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions are eligible to receive a payment up to $20,000 (or $30,000 if certified bilingual by Napa County) towards student loan(s). Loans must be existing loans, which the employee can prove they held as of their hire date and was borrowed while attending the accredited institution during the time the degree was earned. All payments will be made directly to the student loan lender once appropriate verifications have been made. In order to be eligible for this loan forgiveness, the employee must have completed five (5) years of satisfactory service with Napa County, without a break in service.
• EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: County employees who refer a candidate for Deputy Sheriff Trainee will receive a recruitment bonus of $1,000 upon the successful completion of a one-year probationary period. Employee's names must be listed on the candidate's application prior to submission.
• EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT: County employees are eligible for reimbursement up to $1,500 per fiscal year for tuition and books upon successful completion of County approved college or university courses or other courses directly related to the candidate's job duties.
• BILINGUAL PAY: For bilingual speaking skills are eligible to receive pay upon the recommendation of the hiring manager.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

1. 1. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed on a monthly basis. The next review date is Wednesday, September 30, 2026, for all applications submitted on or after September 1, 2026. Please note that dates for the Information Session, Physical Agility Test, and Oral Panel Examination are currently tentative. Qualified candidates will receive specific times, locations, and confirmed dates once finalized.
2. 2. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications must attend the mandatory, in-person Information Session and Physical Agility Test (PAT). Applicants will receive a subsequent email invitation to sign up for the Information Session and Physical Agility Test once a date has been established by the Sheriff's Office. The Information Session will consist of a detailed discussion about the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position and the completion of a pre-background questionnaire. The PAT will take place immediately after the information session. Physical Agility Test (PAT) scores from other agencies are not accepted, so please do not submit them. The Physical Agility Test (PAT) will consist of the following:
   • 32-foot dummy drag
   • 500-yard run
   • 6-foot solid wall climb
3. 3. Applicants who successfully complete the Informational Session (including the pre-background questionnaire) and the Physical Agility Test, will be invited to participa