Deputy Sheriff Trainee - Shift
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Security
Police Officer
Amended: 4/24/24, 5/15/24, 7/30/24, 9/13/24, 9/17/24
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice. Please ensure ALL applicable certificates are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach the certificates to your application, you may e-mail them to Nesrine Annan
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Kern residents are able to receive free tutoring from Kern Literacy Council:
Exam Schedule 2025 (subject to change at any time without prior notice)
Group #
Application Submission End Date
Application Review Deadline
Written Exam
1June 2, 2025
June 3, 2025
June 11, 20252
June 16, 2025
June 17 2025
June 25, 2025
Examinations:
Written Exam (PELLETB) (Pass/Fail): May include knowledge of questions regarding spelling, vocabulary, sentence clarity, reading comprehension and other English language comprehension exercises.
An Applicant Preparation Guide may be accessedhere.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process. Names will be placed on one eligible list in order of final earned scores.
NOTE:Participation in the written exam is not required if you possess a POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Exam result that verifies a minimum T-score of 42 and is less than 2 (two) years old as of the date of this application. Attach to your application for review.
A link to the physical fitness pre-academy fitness guide may be accessed here.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
- Possession of a valid California driver’s license at the time of appointment; may be required to obtain a Class II license.
In accordance with Government Code Section 1031 to be appointed as a peace officer in California, incumbents must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
Physical and Psychological Requirements:Applicants must be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
Physical Examination:A rigid medical examination by a county physician is required. Includes spine and chest x-rays, blood chemistry and electro cardiograph test. Weight must be proportionate to height and age.
Psychological Examination:Emotional and mental conditions shall be evaluated by a psychologist that meets the applicable education and training requirements as set forth by the Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training Evaluation is designed for the conduct of pre-employment psychological screening of peace officers.
Vision:20/100 uncorrected in each eye (corrected to 20/20) - no color deficiency. No permanent or progressive abnormalities.
Hearing:No hearing deficiency.
Minimum Age:20.5 years of age by the final filing date; must be 21 years of age upon appointment to Deputy Sheriff.
Character:A thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting is required. Applicants must have a reputation for honesty, trustworthiness and be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation. Felony law violations will be disqualifying and except for a limited number of minor traffic offenses, misdemeanor offenses may be disqualifying.
Ability to:understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to develop skill in use of firearms; ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies; ability to obtain and verify information through telephone contact and interview.
Background / Pre-employment Polygraph Examination / Psychological Evaluation:The background evaluation will include a pre-employment polygraph examination and psychological evaluation and will assess overall suitability for employment only as a Kern County Deputy Sheriff Trainee. This evaluation may not indicate present suitability for other law enforcement positions or future suitability as a Kern County Deputy Sheriff Trainee. Candidates must be found satisfactory in all respects on the…
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