Deputy Sheriff-Lateral

San Diego, CA
San Diego County Sheriff

Salary: $72,554.30 – $120,400.80 Annually

Position Summary:

Deputy Sheriffs perform a variety of general law enforcement functions consisting of patrol, court services, investigations, arrest, apprehension, supervision of inmates, and other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable traits: communicates effectively, knowledge worker, customer-focused, values and respects others, drives to excel, teamwork and collaboration, continuous learning, demonstrates ethical behavior, and supportive of change.

Requirements:

  • Current enrollment in a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy; OR;
  • Successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy within the past three (3) years and possession of a valid Certificate of Completion.
  • Must be at least 20.5 years of age at the time of the Qualifications Shoot Examination/Exercise described below; at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
  • Must possess a U.S. high school diploma or GED certificate; or a degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Must have no felony convictions and must not be on probation; misdemeanors may be disqualifying depending on number, type and recency.
  • Must be a United States citizen or resident alien in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen.
  • Successful completion of the background investigation and selection interview processes; for additional information, refer to the Evaluation Section below.
  • Vision correctable to at least 20/30; glasses/hard lenses minimum 20/100 uncorrected – No minimum uncorrected visual acuity for soft lenses (subject to California P.O.S.T. requirements).
  • Possession of a valid California class C driver’s license prior to appointment.