Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Salary: $82,080.00 – $101,964.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Positions in this non-sworn Deputy Sheriff Trainee (DST) classification are characterized by participation in a formal law enforcement training program involving both classroom and practical instruction in subjects such as criminal law, evidence and investigation, patrol and traffic procedures, administration of justice, police/community relations and jail custody and operations. Incumbents must possess the ability to assimilate classroom instructions covering a wide variety of academic and technical subjects as well as physical skill and coordination to become proficient in firearm and weaponless defense techniques. The program is approved by the California Department of Corrections and the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).

Essential Functions:

• Takes action, as deemed appropriate and within the guidelines of the law and departmental policy, in response to any public offense committed to which there is immediate danger to person or property or of the escape of the perpetrator of such offense whether on or off duty.
• Performs law enforcement administrative and operational duties such as writing reports, maintaining logs and other records.
• Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures resulting from changes in laws or other legal mandates affecting functional area of assignment.
• Takes responsibility for and maintains all equipment, including weapons, ammunition, and other specialized law enforcement equipment; attends required training; and maintains proficiency in all issued equipment.
• Responds to emergent situations such as natural disasters, civil unrest, or other tactical situations to protect lives and prevent criminal acts.
• Appears in court to testify in legal proceedings.
• Performs collateral duties as assigned.
• Performs community-based policing, interacts with community residents and engages in collaborative problem solving.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 19 ½ years of age at the time of application.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. You will be required to submit your documents during the background investigation.
• Graduation from an accredited high school, its equivalent, or higher in accordance with California Government Code Section 1031(e).
• A valid California Class “C” driver license is required to perform job-related essential functions. Must possess a current, non-expired California Class “C” driver license or above at the time of application.
• Out-of-state applicants must have a valid driver license from the state in which they reside at the time of application and will be required to obtain a California Class “C” driver license or above by the time of appointment.
• Successful applicants will be required to submit a copy of their valid driver license during the background investigation. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. An applicant’s driving record within the past 36 months will be evaluated.
• Must be in good general physical condition, free from any medical condition that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the essential duties of this classification.