Deputy Sheriff Cadet Job San Diego area,California USA,Government

Are you seeking an exciting and challenging career in law enforcement?

The County of San Diego has immediate vacancies for Deputy Sheriff's Cadet
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Future Salary Increases

June 2027 – 4.47% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.47% Market Adjustment)

Cadets who successfully complete the 26-week Academy will be promoted to the Deputy Sheriff classification. The base pay for a Deputy Sheriff is $43.04/hour upon graduation. Additional pay incentives and premiums are available for those who are eligible:

Intermediate POST - 5%
Advanced POST - 13.5%

Visit or contact recruit for additional information on wage incentives.

About The Position

Newly hired Cadets attend and successfully complete a comprehensive 26-week training academy, which includes classroom study and examinations in Jail Procedures, Classification of Incarcerated Persons, Progressive Physical Training (for more information regarding the Physical Agilities Test, please ), Defensive Tactics, Security Maintenance, Supervision of Inmates, Assaultive Behavior, Emergency Procedures, Firearms Training, Courtroom Procedures, Criminal and Civil Proceedings, and related subjects. Upon graduation, Cadets will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services.

Read the job classification to learn more about the position.

Minimum Requirements at Time of Application

Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above. Required education and experience:

Must be 20.5 years of age at time of application AND

Obtain a U.S. High school diploma or G.E.D., or a degree from a two-year or four-year accredited U.S. college or university.

Applicants must attach a copy of their conferred transcript or diploma to their application. Degrees must be accredited by a U.S. state or local government educational agency using local or state government-approved accreditation, or an organization holds membership in Cognia.

Positions in this classification must meet employment guidelines and standards established by The Commission for Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in which Peace Officers as defined in Section 830 of the California Penal Code and the provisions of Sections 1029 and 1031 of the California Government Code. Additionally, candidates must have the ability to carry, possess, receive, and own a firearm throughout employment, pursuant to Penal Code section 832.15, subdivision (a).

Condition

of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening in accordance with the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Medical Screening Manual prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations will be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.

Illegal drug use and possession is prohibited in any form by Sheriff's Office employees.

Time of Selection

Requirements for Interview and Background Process

Effective oral and written communication skills in English

Vision:
Correctable to at least 20/30. Applicants using eyeglasses or hard contact lenses must have uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100. There is no minimum uncorrected visual acuity requirement for individuals wearing soft contact lenses. All standards are subject to the requirements established by the State of California P.O.S.T.

Application Process

Complete the online application form and provide correct and complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated…