Deputy Sheriff (Lateral Transfer)

Salary: $98,030.40 – $125,112.00 Annually

Position Summary:

As a Deputy Sheriff with the County of San Luis Obispo, you are responsible for patrolling assigned areas for the maintenance of order and the protection of life and property. This involves a wide variety of activities including, but not limited to, reporting to scenes of disturbances, accidents, or reported crimes, making preliminary investigations, issuing citations, and arresting lawless persons. Additionally, you are involved in serving warrants and other legal papers, escorting and transporting criminals and psychopathic persons, and participating in raids. In this role, you may act as bailiff in Superior Court or in Municipal Court.

Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a general education development test certificate indicating high school graduation level or its equivalent as determined by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• Proof of minimum educational requirement may be required.
• Proof of current POST basic certification is required prior to appointment.
• A valid driver’s license is required at the time of application.
• A valid CALIFORNIA driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.