Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Deputy Sheriff TraineeThe San Joaquin Sheriff's Office is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in a career as a law enforcement officer. The Deputy Sheriff Trainee will receive intensive academic instruction and rigorous physical training at a California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Certified Academy, and will also receive assignments on a training basis to learn departmental policies and procedures.QualificationsSuccessfully pass a pre‑employment physical examination, a pre‑employment drug screen, and a background investigation. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical.Pass the Physical Agility Test (PAT) and the written exam as part of the recruitment process.Provide POST PELLETB T‑scores from other agencies in lieu of taking the written examination. A T‑score of 42 or higher is qualifying with San Joaquin County.T‑Scores must be on official agency letterhead in PDF format and have been issued within the last 12 months.Transcripts or T‑score letters may be attached to the application or emailed to mslopez@sjgov.org.Physical Agility Test results are valid for 30 calendar days; retesting must wait at least 30 days after the previous test.Additional information about the Entry‑Level Test Battery and study materials can be found on the CA POST website.Hiring Incentive ProgramCash incentive of $10,000 for hires in the following classifications: Deputy Sheriff Trainee/AC/I/II, Correctional Officer Trainee/Correctional Officer, Communications Dispatcher I/II/III. The incentive is contingent on program approval by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors.Moving stipend reimbursement up to $2,000 for qualified hires relocating because of employment with the office.Vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service.Credit for up to 160 hours of non‑reimbursable sick leave from the candidate's previous agency.Equal Opportunity EmployerSan Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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