Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Deputy Sheriff Trainee

The County of Marin, specifically the Marin County Sheriff's Office, is seeking a Deputy Sheriff Trainee. This position offers a competitive salary range of $116,022.40 to $126,942.40 annually and is located in San Rafael, CA. The job is full-time and regular with a job number of 070T-26-01.

The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, especially persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages.

If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io (CRS DIAL 711) at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview.

About Us

At the County of Marin, employees report feeling their work is meaningful and they are proud to say they work for the County of Marin. The Marin County Sheriff's Office is committed to partnering with communities to provide leadership and excellence in public safety.

About You

Qualifications: Knowledge of the mission of a Sheriff's Department and the role of a peace officer.

Ability to: Satisfactorily complete the POST basic course (Academy) within 12 months of appointment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent (GED) is required. Candidates using a GED to qualify must have obtained GED scores of at least 35 on each test section and an overall score of at least 45.
• College-level course work in law enforcement, criminal justice, criminology, or a field related to the work is highly desirable.
• Applicant must be 20.5 years old by the application filing deadline and 21 years old by the date of hire.

Citizenship: Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

License: Possession of, or the ability to obtain a California Class C Driver's License by the time of appointment.

Important Information

If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Linda Kline at View email address on click.appcast.io.

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

The examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.

Applicants must be willing to work any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.

This recruitment is Open and Continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for this position may be certified directly to the Sheriff's Office for a selection interview.

Applicants successful in testing will be subject to a thorough and rigorous background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, interviews with friends, relatives, neighbors and employers; verification of DMV records; and overall employment and education history.

No use of illegal drugs within the timelines described in the Pre-Employment Drug Use Guidelines. Applicants successful in testing will be given a polygraph examination and/or computerized voice stress analysis and will be asked about illegal drug use.

No tattoo or body art that is offensive, demeaning, or prejudicial to good order shall be visible. Examples of offensive tattoos include those that exhibit or advocate discrimination, those that exhibit gang, supremacist, or extremist group affiliation, and those that depict or promote drug use, sexually explicit acts, or other obscene material.

All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. 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.

If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Benefits

The County of Marin offers excellent benefits including competitive vacation accrual, 12 holidays per year, generous sick leave accruals, choice of four health plans, dental and vision coverage, Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development, and more. More information can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io.