Deputy Sheriff (Academy/Lateral)

Deputy Sheriff

This Deputy Sheriff opportunity is for those who are lateral applicants, academy graduates or current academy attendees. Deputy Sheriffs serve in patrol, custody, court, and investigation divisions that include a variety of specialty assignments. Deputies provide law enforcement for unincorporated communities and rural areas throughout Marin County. Deputies process, guard, transport, and supervise prisoners as well as provide security for courtrooms. Deputy Sheriff Academy Attendees receive appointment at the Deputy Sheriff Trainee level. Upon successful completion of a POST Academy, the Marin County Sheriff's Field Training Program, Jail Operations Program, or the Court Floor Operations Training Program, and meeting the qualifications for the higher level class, graduates will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff and paid as such.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the desire for a career in law enforcement through college coursework and, in accordance with POST guidelines, will continuously demonstrate, maintain and exceed high standards of personal conduct in the following areas: personal and professional integrity; attention to safety; effective impulse control; avoidance of risk taking activity and substance abuse; consistent acceptable performance in high stress environments; good interpersonal skills; proper decision making and judgment; ability to continuously learn and effectively communicate.

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 have an overall score of at least 45. College level coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, criminology, or a field related to the work is highly desirable. Applicants must be 21 years of age. In addition to the above, applicants must possess:

Lateral: One year of current, full-time, paid patrol experience in a California municipal or state police or county sheriff's department or California Highway Patrol, or similar as defined in Penal Code 830.1 or 830.2 OR one year of current full-time, paid correctional experience as a sworn Deputy Sheriff as defined in Penal Code 830.1. Successful completion of the California Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Regular Basic Course, and completion of either the Field Training Officer Program or the Jail Training Officer Program. Possession of a California Commission on P.O.S.T. Basic certification.

Academy Graduate: Possession of a valid California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Certificate OR valid Basic California P.O.S.T. Professional Certificate OR California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver. If there has been a break in qualifying service over three years (36 months) but less than five years (60 months) OR previously attended a California Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved Basic Academy over three years (36 months) but less than five years (60 months), you must submit your P.O.S.T. Basic certificate and/or current P.O.S.T. Basic Course Re-qualification certificate.

Academy Attendee: Current attendance at a California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy with a letter from the academy verifying current attendance submitted at the time of application.

Please note that all required documentation must be attached to the application when submitted. Possession of, or the ability to obtain a California Class C Driver's License by the time of appointment.