Peace Officer Trainee — Deputy Path

County of Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Santa Barbara is seeking candidates for a trainee Sheriff's Deputy position. Under supervision, you will attend the POST Academy to qualify as a Sheriff’s Deputy; in a non-sworn capacity you may perform other duties as required.

The ideal candidate will possess honesty, integrity, initiative, teamwork, dependability, good judgment, and effective communication, and must meet education, licensing, and physical fitness requirements for peace officer eligibility.

Qualifications

• A reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.
• Integrity and good moral character.
• Initiative, drive, and self-motivation.
• Strong team approach.
• Dependability.
• Good judgment under pressure.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend the Basic Peace Officers Academy for instruction to qualify as a Sheriff’s Deputy.
• Study topics such as firearms care and use, self-defense, first aid, laws, and procedures.
• Maintain minimum proficiency in all training areas.

Skills

Honesty

Integrity

Initiative

Teamwork

Dependability

Judgment under pressure

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County of Santa Barbara is seeking candidates for a trainee Sheriff's Deputy position. Under supervision, you will attend the POST Academy to qualify as a Sheriff’s Deputy; in a non-sworn capacity you may perform other duties as required.

The ideal candidate will possess honesty, integrity, initiative, teamwork, dependability, good judgment, and effective communication, and must meet education, licensing, and physical fitness requirements for peace officer eligibility.