Deputy Sheriff (Recruit)

Salary: $73,718.03 Annually

Position Summary:

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is seeking men and women interested in an exciting and challenging career in law enforcement. Prior law enforcement experience is not required. Individuals who are appointed as Deputy Sheriff–Recruit will attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved police academy, which involves 26 weeks of intensive academic instruction combined with rigorous physical fitness training. Upon successful completion of the Academy, recruits will graduate and be sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff. Academy graduates may initially be assigned to the Patrol Division or Custody Services Bureau.

Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of State valid motor vehicle operator’s 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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Requirement: 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.