Deputy Sheriff – Trainee

Independence, CA
Inyo County Sheriff's Office

Salary: $68,376.00 – $87,372.00 Annually.

Essential Functions:

  • Under close supervision, to attend the Basic POST Academy for law enforcement training, involving both classroom and practical instruction and including physical and firearm training. Subjects include criminal law, evidence and investigation, patrol and traffic procedures, administration of justice, police/community relations, and jail custody and operations
  • May temporarily perform custody duties in the County Jail while on assignment to the Academy

Requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Any combination of education and/or experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following knowledge and abilities.
  • Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment.
  • Must be a non-smoker.
  • Must possess a valid operator’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Must successfully complete a County physical examination, which will include a drug screen, treadmill stress test, and a psychological examination and a pre-employment background investigation.
  • A physical agility test may be required.
  • Cannot be convicted of a felony.
  • Must be available to work rotating shifts, holidays, and/or weekends.
  • Position may be required to serve as a Disaster Service Worker during a County emergency.