Deputy Sheriff's Recruit

About the job Deputy Sheriff's Recruit The Sheriff is responsible for a vast array of tasks and duties, including the following:Providing security to the Consolidated Superior CourtsOperating the Coroner's BureauOperating full-service criminalistics laboratoryPerforming Civil ProcessOperating a County Jail (Santa Rita)Operating the County Office of Emergency ServicesProviding patrol and investigative services to the unincorporated areas Pursuant to contractual agreements, providing patrol and investigative services to the City of Dublin, Oakland International Airport, Highland County Hospital, Social Services, and to the Costa Transit DistrictConducting a basic academy pursuant to Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements. [Sheriff's Academy website]Providing Fish and Game enforcementProject Director of the Narcotics Task ForceServing as the Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Task ForceOperating a Marine Patrol Unit in the San Francisco Bay waters.THE POSITIONDeputy Sheriff Recruit is the entry-level law enforcement position. This classification exists solely for those attending the Sheriff's Office Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certified Academy.Deputy Sheriff Recruit is a classification characterized by assignment to a P.O.S.T. Certified Academy. Under close supervision during this Academy, the Recruit will receive intensive academic instruction in law enforcement combined with rigorous physical fitness training. Upon successful completion of the Academy, recruits will be sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff I.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency certificate, such as the General Educational Development Certificate (State of California).License:Valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's License by the time of appointment to Deputy Sheriff I.Age:Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment to Deputy Sheriff I.Citizenship:If not a citizen of the United States, must have filed for citizenship at least one year before applying for Deputy Sheriff Recruit. *

Created: 2025-03-04