The City of Point Russell Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff Trainees who participate in a basic law enforcement training program.
Trainees will:
- Learn to interpret and apply laws contained in various state codes and local ordinance.
- Learn to interpret and apply laws contained in various state codes and local ordinance.
- 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.
- Learn civil procedures and custodial responsibilities.
Conditions of Employment
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 $33.94 - $52.89 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.
Minimum Requirements
The following are required for hire as a Deputy Sheriff:
- 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 City and State 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 City and State regulations, including vision and hearing standards.
Desired Qualifications
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.
Selection Process
Written Examination: Upon review of the application and supplemental questionnaire, the best qualified applicants will be invited to take the online written examination.
Online Examination: Consists of an evaluation of knowledge and skills in the following topics:
- Reading Comprehension
- Written Communication
Application Procedure: To be considered for this opportunity, please complete and submit the online application below. The application must be completed in full, a resume is not an equal replacement but can be included as supplemental information.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
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