Deputy Sheriff Trainee: Start Your Law Enforcement Career

Riverside County Sheriff's Office; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS retirement benefits

Premium pay for degrees (Bachelor’s/Ma

Extra compensation for POST levels

Flex medical/dental/vision benefit

Job summary

Riverside County Sheriff's Office is seeking candidates for Deputy Sheriff roles in California. The career path includes a Deputy Sheriff Trainee during a 6-month POST academy and progression to Deputy Sheriff upon successful completion.

The position offers training, varied assignments, and benefits through the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Compensation ranges from trainee through deputy levels, with additional pay for certifications, degrees, and bilingual skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a California Driver’s License.
• Must be at least 20 years and 9 months old at the start of the academy.
• U.S. High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state laws and local ordinances and provide traffic enforcement.
• Investigate criminal acts and arrest criminal offenders.
• Patrol assigned beat areas and prepare incident reports.

Skills

Driver's license

Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Basic law enforcement understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Riverside County Sheriff's Office is seeking candidates for Deputy Sheriff roles in California. The career path includes a Deputy Sheriff Trainee during a 6-month POST academy and progression to Deputy Sheriff upon successful completion.

The position offers training, varied assignments, and benefits through the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Compensation ranges from trainee through deputy levels, with additional pay for certifications, degrees, and bilingual skills.