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Deputy Sheriff Trainee San Bernardino

$65,728 yearly
Full time Customer Service Entry Level Government Professional Services Physical Security Personal Security Investigative Law Enforcement Safety

Job Description

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff Trainee who participate in a basic law enforcement training program approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

Sheriff's Trainees will:
  • Learn to interpret and apply laws contained in various state codes and local ordinances (e.g., Penal, Vehicle, Welfare and Institutions Code as well as Health and Safety Codes).
  • Learn and practice basic criminal and traffic accident investigation procedures; learn law enforcement techniques, including crime scene preservation, witness interviewing and evidence collection.
  • Learn and practice safety, care and usage of small firearms and department-issued weapons.
  • Learn and practice vehicle and radio operation, patrol procedures and traffic control.
  • Learn civil procedures and custodial responsibilities.
For more detailed information, refer to the Sheriff's Trainee job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Promotion: Incumbents are expected to successfully complete the Training Academy.  Upon graduation, Sheriff's Trainees will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff, which has a current salary of $36.71 - $57.75 hourly, plus benefits and retirement plan (Download PDF reader).
 
Applicants who have tested for Deputy Sheriff Trainee within the past six (6) months are not eligible to apply for this recruitment.

Minimum Requirements

The following are required for hire as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee:
  1. Be at least 21 years of age. (Applicants should be at least 20.5 years of age at time of testing.) 
  2. Possess a high school diploma, G.E.D., or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test.
  3. Possess a valid California Class C driver license or equivalent.
  4. Be a United States citizen.
  5. Pass a rigorous physical agility test based on California P.O.S.T. standards.
  6. Be fingerprinted and pass an extensive background investigation that includes interviews and a polygraph examination. Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any type of criminal probation.
  7. Pass a psychological evaluation and medical examination meeting California P.O.S.T. mandates, including vision and hearing standards. (The medical examination includes a drug screening to determine the presence of illegal substances.)
Note: The Sheriff's Department will be requesting your Social Security Number for the background process and for tracking your background materials. It is not required for the application.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have high personal and professional standards, good decision-making skills, and be mentally and physically ready to handle the rigors of academy life.

Learn more about the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department by visiting sheriffsjobs.com or by contacting a recruiter.

Selection Process

The Written Examination: Upon review of the application and supplemental questionnaire, qualified applicants will be invited to take the online written examination. Exam links will be sent via email within one week of application and will have a deadline to complete the test will be listed on the email.

The online examination will consist of an evaluation of knowledge and skills in the following topics:
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Written Communication
The Physical Agility Test (PAT): Applicants who are successful on the online written examination may be invited to the PAT. Applicants must bring their email invitation to the scheduled PAT appointment. Applicants will be notified of their PAT dates and other important information regarding the Physical Agility Test via email. 
 
Martin Rivera

Qualifications

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State

California
San Bernardino County
About San Bernardino County

We envision a complete county that capitalizes on the diversity of its people, its geography, and its economy to create a broad range of choices for its residents in how they live, work, and play.

We envision a vibrant economy with a skilled workforce that attracts employers who seize the opportunities presented by the county's unique advantages and provide the jobs that create countywide prosperity.

We envision a sustainable system of high-quality education, community health, public safety, housing, retail, recreation, arts and culture, and infrastructure, in which development complements our natural resources and environment.

We envision a model community which is governed in an open and ethical manner, where great ideas are replicated and brought to scale, and all sectors work collaboratively to reach shared goals.

From our valleys, across our mountains, and into our deserts, we envision a county that is a destination for visitors and a home for anyone seeking a sense of community and the best life has to offer.

The County of San Bernardino is a regional government.

We understand that every aspect of the quality of life in a community is part of an interrelated system.

The County takes responsibility for ensuring that the community has determined how, when and by whom each element of that system is being addressed in pursuit of our shared Vision of the county and the future we desire.

Our job is to create a county in which those who reside and invest can prosper and achieve well-being.

Martin Rivera

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