Sheriff’s Deputy Trainee

Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara County Sheriff

Salary: $81,581.76 – $98,269.60 Annually

Closing Date: 3/3/2025

Essential Functions:

  • Attends the Basic Peace Officers Academy for instruction on law enforcement procedures combined with rigorous physical fitness training;
  • Studies topics such as the care and use of firearms, weaponless defense, first aid, laws of arrest and evidence, law enforcement techniques and procedures;
  • Maintains at least the minimum level of proficiency in all areas of training.

Requirements:

  • Education: Graduation from high school or passing of the G.E.D. test indicating high school graduation level.
  • License: Possession of a valid California Driver License at time of appointment.
  • Age: At least 20 years old at the time of application and 21 years old at the time of appointment.
  • Physical Fitness: Excellent physical condition with the ability to pass a comprehensive medical examination based on County of Santa Barbara medical standards, and the ability to pass a job-related comprehensive P.O.S.T. endorsed physical agility examination.
  • General: Must meet minimum peace officer standards as specified in California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031 including but not limited to: no prior felony convictions (unless fully pardoned).
  • Good moral character as determined by thorough background check, submission of fingerprints for purpose of a criminal record check, and found to be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, gender identity and gender expression, ancestry, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.