Deputy Sheriff (Recruit)

The Position 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. Deputy Sheriff's Pay Range $107,773.63 - $137,549.50 (2024-2025). 20% pay increase over a 4-year period effective 07/01/2023. Who We Are The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff enjoys an outstanding reputation as one of the most professional, progressive agencies in the United States. In addition to operating the most innovative detention facilities in the country, the Office of the Sheriff provides patrol services throughout the county including four contract cities for which it provides total police services. Many other specialized assignments are also available. As a department of over 1,100 employees, with some 700 who are sworn, the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff continues to grow and progress, providing excellent opportunities in career development for its deputies. Specialized Assignments Administration Civil Classification Contract Cities Coroner County Patrol Court Services Crime Prevention Custody Alternative FTO Helicopter Patrol Hi-Tech Crimes Investigations J-Team K-9 Deputy Marine Patrol Mutual Aid Mobile Field Force Narcotics Unit S.E.R.T. S.W.A.T. School Resource Officer Sexual Assault Unit Transportation Unmanned Aircraft Operator Violence Suppression Unit Safe Streets Task Force (FBI) And many more… If you are interested in law enforcement and feel you can meet the challenge, you are encouraged to apply! For more information visit This is a continuous recruitment process; eligible candidates may remain on the eligible list for six months. Minimum Qualifications License Required: 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. Education: 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. Citizenship: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Age Requirement: Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Physical Requirement: Ability to meet health standards as may be prescribed by the County Medical Consultant. Vision: 20/20 uncorrected each eye; corrected to 20/30 each eye. Hearing: Must not have suffered a hearing loss of over 25 decibels in the 500, 1000 or 2000 frequency ranges. Background: 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. Lateral Applicants / Academy Graduates Current California peace officers and academy graduates are encouraged to apply as lateral candidates. Lateral applicants may be hired at a higher step and receive bonuses depending on experience. Lateral applicants do not have to take the written test but otherwise will need to complete the same process as entry level applicants. To apply as a lateral candidate, visit Selection Process Application Filing: All applicants must apply online at Written Examination: Candidates that possess the minimum qualifications will advance in the recruitment process for Deputy Sheriff Recruit. Candidates have two options for testing – (a) participate in the POST PELLETB with Contra Costa County or submit a valid, passing, PELLETB score dated within the last 12 months prior to the date of application, or (b) demonstrate that you have participated in NTN Frontline Law Enforcement Written Examination dated within the last 12 months prior to the date of application. Physical Agility Examination Waiver: Applicants who have participated in the POST Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) at an agency within the State of California within 6 months of the application may waive the physical agility examination portion of the examination process. Minimum passing score required is 320. Physical Agility Examination: 25 sit ups (1:00 minute) 25 push-ups (2:00 minutes) 50 air squats (2:00 minutes) 500-yard run (2:00 minutes) Oral Interview: Upon successful completion of the written and physical agility assessments, applicants will be scheduled for an oral interview to evaluate job-related factors such as motivation, interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability, sound judgment and oral communication skills. Typically scheduled within two weeks of the written and physical agility test dates. Final Testing and Final Appointment: Applicants who pass the written, physical, and oral test will be placed on the continuous Deputy Sheriff-Recruit eligibility list for twelve months. Rank on the list is determined by the oral board test score and any veteran’s credit for which individual competitors may qualify. Veteran’s Preference Credits Veterans who have received an honorable discharge and disabled veterans may be allowed an additional 5% of their total earned score provided the exam is otherwise successfully completed. To obtain this credit, veterans must provide a DD214 that indicates the applicant received an honorable discharge or proof of disability attached to their application at the time of filing. Convection History During the background process, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. Disqualifying Factors 1029: Applicants who have had their POST certification suspended, revoked, or voluntarily surrendered it, due to having engaged in “Serious Misconduct” as defined by Cal. Pen. Code. 13510.8: Applicants who are ineligible to be employed as a peace officer in the State of California. Disaster Service Worker All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr