Deputy Sheriff - Pre-Service

Summary

The Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff's who perform a variety of law enforcement functions, depending upon level of experience and area of assignment, in a correctional facility, on patrol, or in crime investigations. This role is open to those who have completed, or are close to completing, a CA POST Accredited Basic Academy and who have not yet received the CA POST Basic Certification. Applicants who have experience as a Peace Officer and possess a current CA POST Basic Certificate or higher may qualify for Deputy Sheriff - Lateral.EXCELLENT BENEFITSTo review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and the Memoranda of Understanding.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTBe at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or G.E.D.Be a United States citizen.Pass San Bernardino County's safety, medical, psychological and polygraph examinations, including a drug test.Be fingerprinted and pass a background investigation. Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony.Have a valid California driver license.Be available for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.Participate in mandated in-service training.UNIFORM ALLOWANCE: Incumbents receive a yearly uniform allowance of $1,200/year.OPTION A:Possession of a current California POST Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate. Applicants must attach an eligible copy of their California POST Basic Academy completion certificate to the application to qualify under this option.OPTION B:Current enrollment and attendance in a California POST accredited Basic Law Enforcement Academy, with graduation expected within the next four (4) months. Copies of current enrollment letters with expected graduation date must be attached to the application to qualify under this option.OPTION C:Possession of current California POST Regular Reserve Level I, II, III certificates; or current enrollment and attendance in a California POST accredited Reserve Academy Level I course with possession of Level II & III certificates. Copies of all certificates must be attached to the application to qualify under this option.NOTE:Eligible applicants who are required to complete the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Training Academy will be hired as Sheriff Trainees, with an hourly rate of $31.60 - $34.20 in an unrepresented unit while attending the Academy, and will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff upon successful completion of the Academy.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 and the physical agility requirements at sheriffsjobs.com.EXAMINATIONThere will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible.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 ACCOMMODATIONIf 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 the recruitment filing deadline.VETERANS' PREFERENCEEligible 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 these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

The Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff's who perform a variety of law enforcement functions, depending upon level of experience and area of assignment, in a correctional facility, on patrol, or in crime investigations. This role is open to those who have completed, or are close to completing, a CA POST Accredited Basic Academy and who have not yet received the CA POST Basic Certification. Applicants who have experience as a Peace Officer and possess a current CA POST Basic Certificate or higher may qualify for Deputy Sheriff - Lateral.EXCELLENT BENEFITSTo review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and the Memoranda of Understanding.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTBe at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or G.E.D.Be a United States citizen.Pass San Bernardino County's safety, medical, psychological and polygraph examinations, including a drug test.Be fingerprinted and pass a background investigation. Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony.Have a valid California driver license.Be available for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.Participate in mandated in-service training.UNIFORM ALLOWANCE: Incumbents receive a yearly uniform allowance of $1,200/year.OPTION A:Possession of a current California POST Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate. Applicants must attach an eligible copy of their California POST Basic Academy completion certificate to the application to qualify under this option.OPTION B:Current enrollment and attendance in a California POST accredited Basic Law Enforcement Academy, with graduation expected within the next four (4) months. Copies of current enrollment letters with expected graduation date must be attached to the application to qualify under this option.OPTION C:Possession of current California POST Regular Reserve Level I, II, III certificates; or current enrollment and attendance in a California POST accredited Reserve Academy Level I course with possession of Level II & III certificates. Copies of all certificates must be attached to the application to qualify under this option.NOTE:Eligible applicants who are required to complete the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Training Academy will be hired as Sheriff Trainees, with an hourly rate of $31.60 - $34.20 in an unrepresented unit while attending the Academy, and will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff upon successful completion of the Academy.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 and the physical agility requirements at sheriffsjobs.com.EXAMINATIONThere will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible.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 ACCOMMODATIONIf 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 the recruitment filing deadline.VETERANS' PREFERENCEEligible 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 these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.#J-18808-Ljbffr