Summary
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is hiring Deputy Sheriff–Recruit. No prior law enforcement experience is required. Recruits attend a POST-approved academy for 26 weeks, then graduate, be sworn in as Peace Officers, and promoted to Deputy Sheriff.Academy graduates may join Patrol or Custody Services; many specialized assignments exist. Pay range is $107,773.63–$137,549.50 (2024–2025) with a 20% increase over four years.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is hiring Deputy Sheriff–Recruit. No prior law enforcement experience is required. Recruits attend a POST-approved academy for 26 weeks, then graduate, be sworn in as Peace Officers, and promoted to Deputy Sheriff.Academy graduates may join Patrol or Custody Services; many specialized assignments exist. Pay range is $107,773.63–$137,549.50 (2024–2025) with a 20% increase over four years.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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