Deputy Sheriff Trainee*

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff Trainee who will participate in a basic law enforcement training program approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Sheriff's Trainees will Learn to interpret and apply laws contained in various state codes and local ordinances (e.g., Penal, Vehicle, Welfare and Institutions Code as well as Health and Safety Codes). Learn and practice basic criminal and traffic accident investigation procedures; learn law enforcement techniques, including crime scene preservation, witness interviewing and evidence collection. Learn and practice safety, care and usage of small firearms and department‑issued weapons. Learn and practice vehicle and radio operation, patrol procedures and traffic control. Learn civil procedures and custodial responsibilities. Conditions of Employment Promotion: Incumbents are expected to successfully complete the Training Academy. Upon graduation, Sheriff's Trainees will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff, which has a current salary of $38.77 - $64.08 hourly, plus benefits and retirement plan. Applicants who have tested for Deputy Sheriff Trainee within the past six (6) months are not eligible to apply for this recruitment. Requirements for hire as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee Be at least 21 years of age. (Applicants should be at least 20.5 years of age at time of testing.) Possess a high school diploma, G.E.D., or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test. Possess a valid California Class C driver license or equivalent. Be a United States citizen. Pass a rigorous physical agility test based on California P.O.S.T. standards. Be fingerprinted and pass an extensive background investigation that includes interviews and a polygraph examination. Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any type of criminal probation. Pass a psychological evaluation and medical examination meeting California P.O.S.T. mandates, including vision and hearing standards. (The medical examination includes a drug screening to determine the presence of illegal substances.) Equal Employment Opportunity / ADA San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act 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 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, refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr San Bernardino County