DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE

Job Description

Job Summary

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The Deputy Sheriff Trainee is a recruiting and training level classification established to qualify candidates for duties as a Deputy Sheriff in the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department. Incumbents must undergo a formal and comprehensive training program in a California P.O.S.T. certified academy. Upon satisfactory completion of the training and graduation from the academy, the trainee will be promoted to the level of Deputy Sheriff. Failure to successfully complete training as prescribed and therein graduation from the academy will result in termination.

Examples of Duties

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Qualifications

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below.While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.
Education and Experience:

Deputy Sheriff Trainee:
MINIMUM: Equivalent to graduation from high school and currently enrolled in a California P.O.S.T. Basic or Modular Academy or enrolled in a California P.O.S.T. Basic or Modular Academy prior to appointment.

Deputy Sheriff:
MINIMUM: Equivalent to graduation from high school and possess a valid California P.O.S.T. Basic Certification.
PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, paid or volunteer law enforcement experience and/or experience as a patrol officer.

Deputy Sheriff - Lateral:
MINIMUM: In addition to the Deputy Sheriff minimum, at least one year of current, full-time, paid patrol experience in a California municipal or state police agency, county sheriff’s department, or California Highway Patrol, or similar as defined in California Penal Code §830.1 or §830.2, which included successful completion of a Patrol Field Training Program and probationary period.

Licenses and Certification :

All Levels:

• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.

Deputy Sheriff Trainee:

• Must be enrolled in a California P.O.S.T. Basic or Modular Academy by time of appointment (with letter from academy stating anticipated graduation date).

Deputy Sheriff/Deputy Sheriff-Lateral:

• Possess a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Certificate
• Possess and maintain firearms qualification.
• Possess a valid First Aid and CPR Certifications and maintain annually thereafter.
• Must successfully complete additional required certified instruction, annually thereafter.

Special Requirements:

• Positions in this classification are Peace Officers as defined in Section 830.1 of the California Penal Code, and must meet employment guidelines and standards established by the Commission for Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) for peace officers; the provisions of Sections 1029 and 1031 of the California Government Code; including passing a detailed background investigation in a fingerprint check, having no felony convictions, passing a medical and psychological exam, being at least 21 years of age by the time of appointment, being a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Work rotational schedule including off-hours, night, weekend and/or holiday shifts.
• DMV printout prior to hire.
• Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

This position is represented by the Deputy Sheriff's Association.

For a comprehensive listing of benefits associated with this position please click here.

Closing Date/Time: 9/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific