Deputy Sheriff - Pre-Service

Overview The Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff who perform a variety of law enforcement functions, depending upon level of experience and area of assignment, in a correctional facility, on patrol, or in crime investigations. Applicants may be considered for: Deputy Sheriff - Pre-Servicerecruitment – for those who have completed or are close to completing a CA POST Accredited Basic Academy and have not yet received the CA POST Basic Certification. Deputy Sheriff - Lateral – for candidates who have experience as a Peace Officer and possess a current CA POST Basic Certificate or higher. Deputy Sheriff Trainee – for those who have not attended a CA POST Accredited Basic Academy. Visit our website to view the job bulletin and submit your application. Conditions of Employment Be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Be a United States citizen. Pass San Bernardino County's safety, medical, psychological and polygraph examinations, including a drug test. Be fingerprinted and pass a background investigation. Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony. Have a valid California driver license. Be available for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Participate in mandated in-service training. Uniform Allowance Incumbents receive a yearly uniform allowance of $1,200 per year. Certification Options Option A: Possession of a current California POST Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate. Applicants must attach an eligible copy of their completion certificate to the application to qualify under this option. Option B: Current enrollment and attendance in a California POST accredited Basic Law Enforcement Academy, with graduation expected within the next four (4) months. Copies of current enrollment letters with expected graduation date must be attached to the application to qualify under this option. Option C: Possession of current California POST Regular Reserve Level I, II, III certificates; or current enrollment and attendance in a California POST accredited Reserve Academy Level I course with possession of Level II & III certificates. Copies of all certificates must be attached to the application to qualify under this option. NOTE: Eligible applicants who are required to complete the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Training Academy will be hired as Sheriff Trainees, with an hourly rate of $31.60-34.20 in an unrepresented unit while attending the Academy, and will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff upon successful completion of the Academy. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have high personal and professional standards, good decision‑making skills, and be mentally and physically ready to handle the rigors of academy life. Physical Agility Requirements Learn more about the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and the physical agility requirements at sheriffsjobs.com . Applicants are highly encouraged to visit our Sheriff's Recruitment Center. Examination There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials. Application Procedure Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a weekly basis. For priority consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. Additional Information and Resources If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll‑Free Applicant Support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process. #J-18808-Ljbffr SAN-Bernardino-Count