Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Overview

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).

• 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.

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 $38.77 - $64.08 hourly, plus benefits and retirement plan.

Applicants who have tested for Deputy Sheriff Trainee within the past six (6) months are not eligible to apply for this recruitment.

• Be at least 21 years of age. (Applicants should be at least 20.5 years of age at time of testing.)
• Possess a high school diploma, G.E.D., or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test.
• Possess a valid California Class C driver license or equivalent.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Pass a rigorous physical agility test based on California P.O.S.T. standards.
• 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.
• 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.
• Be mentally and physically ready to handle the rigors of academy life. The ideal candidate will have high personal and professional standards, good decision‑making skills.

Note:

The 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.

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 listed on the email.

Online examination will consist of an evaluation of knowledge and skills in the following topics:

• Reading Comprehension
• Written Communication

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. to view the PAT video online!

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible for priority consideration. Applications will be reviewed and processed on an on‑going basis. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of submitting your online application.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request those points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Contact a recruiter for more information.

For more detailed information, refer to the Sheriff's Trainee job description. Learn more about the San Bernardino County…