Deputy Sheriff (Recruit)
$85,000–$110,000 year
On-siteSan Anselmo, California, United States
Job Summary
Complete a 26-week POST-approved police academy combining intensive academic instruction with rigorous physical fitness training. Upon graduation, become sworn Peace Officers and Deputy Sheriffs eligible for specialized assignments including County Patrol, Investigations, K-9 Deputy, and Helicopter Patrol. Maintain a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License and meet specific physical, vision, and hearing standards. Submit to a thorough background investigation including polygraph, medical, and psychological testing. This continuous recruitment process allows eligible candidates to remain on the list for twelve months while the Office of the Sheriff provides patrol services across the county and four contract cities.
Required Qualifications
- Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License
- Out of State valid motor vehicle operators license will be accepted during the application process
- Possession of a United States high school diploma, G.E.D. Equivalency, California high school proficiency certificate, or have attained a two-year, four-year or advanced degree from an accredited college or university
- The high school shall be a United States public school, an accredited United States Department of Defense high school, or an accredited or approved public or nonpublic high school
- United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship a minimum of one year ago
- Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment
- Ability to meet such health standards as may be prescribed by the County Medical Consultant
- 20/20 uncorrected each eye; corrected to 20/30 each eye
- Must not have suffered a hearing loss of over 25 decibels in the 500, 1000 or 2000 frequency ranges
- A thorough background investigation including a polygraph examination, a medical examination, and psychological testing shall be conducted according to the specifications of the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
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