Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Skillbridge Program) Active Military Personnel

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is offering a SkillBridge program for eligible transitioning service members to prepare for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee role. This reposted announcement outlines salary during the SkillBridge and elevated base pay after academy, with educational qualifications affecting initial base pay.

Applicants must be active military, within seven months of service end, and meet age and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be currently serving full-time in the military and in the last 7 months of service.
• At least 19 ½ years of age at time of application.
• Eligible to work legally in the United States under federal law.
• Graduation from an accredited high school, its equivalent, or higher per California Government Code Section 1031(e).
• Valid California Class 'C' driver license or equivalent; required by appointment to Deputy Sheriff Trainee.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a formal law enforcement training.
• Classroom and practical training.
• Observe law enforcement operations.
• Hands-on training as part of SkillBridge program.
• Potential to advance to Deputy Sheriff after academy completion and POST certification.
• Support departmental duties during training and background processes.

Skills

Military service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position/Program Information

REPOSTING INFORMATION: This announcement is being reposted to update the requirements as of 6/29/2026. Applicants who have already applied need not reapply.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department partnered with the Department of War to provide an outstanding SkillBridge program for eligible, transitioning military service members. Participants can receive hands‑on training that would help prepare them for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee role.

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: During participation SkillBridge program, salary will be compensated through the Department of War.

Applicants who hold one of the following degrees from an accredited college or university may be eligible to receive the following base pay at the time of hire to Deputy Sheriff Trainee:

• AA/AS: $7,221 Monthly
• BA/BS: $7,624 Monthly

Upon graduation from the academy, applicants appointed to the position of Deputy Sheriff will receive a Basic Post Certificate (BPC) bonus, and are eligible to receive elevated base pay with additional education:

• AA/AS: $7,705.33 Monthly
• BA/BS: $8,135.36 Monthly

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

EXAM NUMBER:

J2707SB

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from active military personnel.

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

EXAMPLE OF SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM DUTIES

• Hands-on training
• Structured environment
• Observe law enforcement operations
• Experience public service

EXAMPLE OF DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE DUTIES

• Participate in a formal law enforcement training
• Classroom and practical training

For more information, please view the classification specification: Deputy Sheriff Trainee

EXAMPLE OF DEPUTY SHERIFF DUTIES

• Testify in court
• Make a forcible arrest
• Search for and handle evidence/contraband
• Use a firearm
• Drive a county vehicle

For more information, please view the classification specification: Deputy Sheriff

Incumbents who successfully complete the Sheriff's Training Academy and are appointed to the Deputy Sheriff (#2708) classification must possess and maintain a current and valid Basic Certificate from the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Peace officers on probation must possess and maintain a Proof of Eligibility (POE) issued by POST.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

• Currently serving full-time in the military and are in the last 7 months of service.
• At least 19 ½ years of age at time of application.
• Eligible to work legally in the United States under federal law.
• Graduation from an accredited high school, its equivalent, or higher in accordance with California Government Code Section 1031(e).
• Valid California Class "C" driver license or equivalent from another state upon submitting their application. A California Class "C" driver license or above will be required by the time of appointment to Deputy Sheriff Trainee.

These requirements will be verified after beginning the SkillBridge Program. Documents will be required during the background investigation.

PHYSICAL CLASS

IV - Arduous

This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be in good general physical condition, free from any medical condition that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the essential duties of this classification.

VISION

(1) Acuity - At least 20/70 in each eye without correction, correctable to 20/30 in each eye. Successful soft contact lens wearers are not required to meet the uncorrected standard as long as their corrected vision is 20/30 in each eye.

(2) Color perception - Anything other than minor hue impairment is disqualifying.

HEARING

There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than:

30 dB at 500 Hz
30 dB at 1000 Hz
40 dB at 2000 Hz
40 dB at 3000 Hz

There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record may be reviewed by the Occupational Health Program's Service Consultant for final determination of qualifications.

LASD SKILLBRIDGE HIRING PROCESS

1. Application (including Supplemental Questionnaire)
2. Security Clearance and Personal History Statement
3. Multiple-Choice Test
4. Validated Physical Ability Test (VPAT)
5. Structured Interview, Live Scan, Polygraph
6. Military Approval
7. SkillBridge Program
8. Background Investigation includin