Deputy Sheriff Trainee — Start Your Law Enforcement Career

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 88,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Deputy Sheriff Trainee (DST) as part of a formal POST-approved training program. Applicants must be 19 1/2 years of age or older, high school graduate or higher, and legally eligible to work in the United States.

A valid California driver license is required, with out-of-state applicants needing CA licensure by appointment. The recruitment is Open Competitive with open continuous filing; the program includes classroom and field instruction,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school, its equivalent, or higher.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver license or higher; out-of-state applicants must obtain CA license by appointment.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Deputy Sheriff Trainee (DST) as part of a formal POST-approved training program. Applicants must be 19 1/2 years of age or older, high school graduate or higher, and legally eligible to work in the United States.

A valid California driver license is required, with out-of-state applicants needing CA licensure by appointment. The recruitment is Open Competitive with open continuous filing; the program includes classroom and field instruction,