Deputy Sheriff Cadet-26574701

The County of San Diego has immediate vacancies for Deputy Sheriff's Cadet . This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $78,790.80 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5. Future Salary Increases June 2026 – 4.97% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.47% Market Adjustment) June 2027 – 4.47% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.47% Market Adjustment) Cadets who successfully complete the 26-week Academy will be promoted to the Deputy Sheriff-Detention/Court Services classification. Additional pay incentives and premiums are available for those who are eligible: Intermediate POST – 5% Advanced POST – 13.5% About The Position Newly hired Cadets attend and successfully complete a comprehensive 26-week training academy, which includes classroom study and examinations in Jail Procedures, Classification of Incarcerated Persons, Progressive Physical Training (for more information regarding the Physical Agilities Test, please click here), Defensive Tactics, Security Maintenance, Supervision of Inmates, Assaultive Behavior, Emergency Procedures, Firearms Training, Courtroom Procedures, Criminal and Civil Proceedings, and related subjects. Upon graduation, Cadets will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services. Read the job classification to learn more about the position. Minimum Requirements at Time of Application Must be 20.5 years of age at time of application AND Obtain a U.S. High school diploma or G.E.D., or a degree from a two-year or four-year accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants must attach a copy of their transcript or diploma to their application. Degrees must be accredited by a U.S. state or local government educational agency using local or state government-approved accreditation, or an organization holds membership in Cognia. Positions in this classification must meet employment guidelines and standards established by The Commission for Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in which Peace Officers as defined in Section 830 of the California Penal Code and the provisions of Sections 1029 and 1031 of the California Government Code. Additionally, candidates must have the ability to carry, possess, receive, and own a firearm throughout employment, pursuant to Penal Code section 832.15, subdivision (a). Condition of Employment As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Illegal drug use and possession is prohibited in any form by Sheriff’s Office employees. Interview and Background Process Requirements Effective oral and written communication skills in English. Vision: correctable to at least 20/30; glasses/hard lenses minimum 20/100 uncorrected – no minimum uncorrected visual acuity for soft lenses (subject to State of California P.O.S.T. requirements). #J-18808-Ljbffr County of San Diego