Deputy Sheriff – Lateral

Bakersfield, CA
Kern County Sheriff

Salary: $6,278.85 – $7,503.80 Monthly.

Requirements:

  • Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License at the time of appointment. Specialized licenses required for some assignments.
  • High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent AND successful graduation from a California P.O.S.T. approved Police or Sheriff’s Academy (Basic Peace Officer Course); or possession of a Basic or higher P.O.S.T. Certificate.
  • 20/100 uncorrected in each eye (corrected to 20/20) – no color deficiency. No permanent or progressive abnormalities.
  • No hearing deficiency.
  • A thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting is required. Applicants must have a reputation for honesty, trustworthiness and be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation. Felony law violations will be disqualifying and except for a limited number of minor traffic offenses, misdemeanor offenses may be disqualifying.