Deputy Sheriff Trainee - Shift
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$ 4008 - 4790
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Position Information
- Amended: 4/24/24 5/15/24 7/30/24 9/13/24 9/17/24
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice. Please ensure ALL applicable certificates are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach the certificates to your application you may email them to Nesrine Annan at.CA POST PELLETB Written Exam Workshops
Zoom Webinars PelletB Prep Classes with Steve Daniels:
Monthly PelletB Workshop Webinars (FREE): Register here for Zoom seminar
Kern residents are able to receive free tutoring from Kern Literacy Council:JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL HIRING EVENT ON:April 12 2025from 8:30a.m. 12p.m.atRegional Training Center962 Norris Rd Bakersfield CA 93308.You will be given the opportunity to meet the hiring team have your application prescreened onsite andtake the written exam on this date (limited seating available).
The written exam will be administered for applicants at 10:00 a.m. on April 12 2025. If you wish to test please arrive prior to the examination time to ensure your application is reviewed. Seating for testing is first come we encourage you to arrive at 8:30 a.m.Exam Schedule 2025 (subject to change at any time without prior notice)Group #Application Submission End DateApplication Review DeadlineWritten Exam1 March 4 2025 March 5 2025 March 13 2025 2 March 18 2025 March 19 2025 March 27 2025
Examinations:
Written Exam (PELLETB) (Pass/Fail): May include knowledge of questions regarding spelling vocabulary sentence clarity reading comprehension and other English language comprehension exercises.
An Applicant Preparation Guide may be accessedhere.Applicants must attain at least a 70 score on each phase of the examination process. Names will be placed on one eligible list in order of final earned scores.
NOTE: Participation in the written exam is not required if you possess a POST EntryLevel Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Exam result that verifies a minimum Tscore of 42 and is less than 2 (two) years old as of the date of this application. Attach to your application for review.A link to the physical fitness preacademy fitness guide may be accessed here.Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma G.E.D. or equivalent.
- Possession of a valid California drivers license at the time of appointment; may be required to obtain a Class II license.
In accordance with Government Code Section 1031 to be appointed as a peace officer in California incumbents must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
Physical and Psychological Requirements:Applicants must be found to be free from any physical emotional or mental condition including bias against race or ethnicity gender nationality religion disability or sexual orientation that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
Physical Examination:A rigid medical examination by a county physician is required. Includes spine and chest xrays blood chemistry and electro cardiograph test. Weight must be proportionate to height and age.
Psychological Examination:Emotional and mental conditions shall be evaluated by a psychologist that meets the applicable education and training requirements as set forth by the Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training Evaluation is designed for the conduct of preemployment psychological screening of peace officers.
Vision:20/100 uncorrected in each eye (corrected to 20/20 no color deficiency. No permanent or progressive abnormalities.
Hearing:No hearing deficiency.
Minimum Age:20.5 years of age by the final filing date; must be 21 years of age upon appointment to Deputy Sheriff.
Character:A thorough background investigation including fingerprinting is required. Applicants must have a reputation for honesty trustworthiness and be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation. Felony law violations will be disqualifying and except for a limited number of minor traffic offenses misdemeanor offenses may be disqualifying.Ability to:understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to develop skill in use of firearms; ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies; ability to obtain and verify information through telephone contact and interview.
Background / Preemployment Polygraph Examination / Psychological Evaluation:The background evaluation will include a preemployment polygraph examination and psychological evaluation and will assess overall suitability for employment only as a Kern County Deputy Sheriff Trainee. This evaluation may not indicate present suitability for other law enforcement positions or future suitability as a Kern County Deputy Sheriff Trainee. Candidates must be found satisfactory in all respects on the Background Evaluation. Candidates determined to be unsuitable on this evaluation or who have previously been found unsuitable are encouraged to wait a minimum of twelve months before they may reapply for this classification. Additionally those found unsatisfactory as a result of the background evaluation will be removed from eligibility in accordance with Civil Service Rule 608.00.Full Job Description For: Deputy Sheriff Trainee About Kern County
- Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
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Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth. Additional Information
- Following an offer of employmentyou will be required to submit to post offer medical psychological and drug screening tests at county expense.
Admittance to each phase of the examinationwill require a government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.Upon completion of the trainee courses and promotion to Deputy Sheriffincumbents will be REQUIRED to work shift work including weekends and holidays as assigned by the Sheriffs Office.
This examination will establish a 12month eligible list from which appointments will be made at the Sheriffs Department.
This position works within the Kern County Sheriffs Office. For more information about the department please view their websitehere.
Kern County Sheriffs Office will seek and retain qualified individuals who maintain a high moral character are ethical in all facets of life and are trustworthy and professional when serving our community. To learn more about the 7 pillars of the ideal candidate please clickhere.For more information regarding Kern Countys recruitment process please see our FAQ page.Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Supplemental
Summary of Benefits for Deputy Sheriff
Recruitment Bonus:The County will provide all employees hired on or after November 9 2021 in a permanent capacity as a Deputy Sheriff with the Sheriffs Office a $15000 nonpensionable recruitment and retention bonus. The bonus shall be payable infullupon appointment by the SheriffCoronerPublic Administrator subject to completion of a 5year term of service as a Detentions Deputy rank or higher including in any continuing capacity as a sworn peace officer with the County of Kern. Appointees who do not complete the agreed upon term of service shall be subject to repayment of the bonus with the following amortization schedule:
1. Less than one year of services $15000
2. Less than two years of services $12000
3. Less than three years of services $9000
4. Less than four years of services $6000
5. Less than five years of services $3000
Personal Patrol Vehicle (PPV) Program:
Participation in PPV Program is voluntary. Deputies who meet the criteria for home retention of a personal patrol vehicle will be allowed to retain their vehicle at their place of residence. Further details may be accessed in the KCSO Policy Section E800.
Vacation Holidays & Sick Leave
Vacation: 13 days and accrual rate increases yearly
Vacation CashIn: Employees may sell back a combined maximum of forty 40 hours of accrued vacation or compensatory time off each November. The hours shall be paid out at the employees regular hourly rate of pay at the time of the sell back.
Holidays: 12 Paid Holidays a year & 3 days of Paid Winter Recess Leave between Christmas and New Years OR 3 alternate days off if unable to observe Winter Recess.
Sick Leave: Up to 12 Paid Sick Days Per Year
Sick Leave Bonus:Employees shall be eligible for 24 hours Sick Leave cash out or 24 hours of CTO banks subject to items noted in the specified MOU agreement for Sick Leave Bonus.
Compensatory Time Off (CTO):CTO is accumulated as hours at the rate of 1.5 times the number of overtime hours worked and is compensated at the employees regular hourly rate of pay.
Additional Benefits
Overtime Pay:Ample opportunities for Overtime pay. Employees compensated at the rate is 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked more than 80 hours 8hour or 10hour schedule) or 84 hours 12hour schedule) per pay period.
Standby Pay:Employees required by the department head to be on standby (e.g. court) shall receive onequarter 1/4 of their regular straight time rate of pay or the minimum wage whichever is higher for all hours they are required to be on standby.
Shift Differential: The County will pay shift differential pay of 7.5 of base pay for any time worked between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Uniform Allowance: $1300 annually. Paid biweekly at approximately $50 per paycheck. Safety equipment provided. Employees designated as SWAT receive an additional $11.50 per paycheck.
Canine Handler:Employees assigned as canine handlers receive additional compensation equal to 5 of their base salary for possessing specialized training and skills pertaining to the handling and training of Department canines and for home care of assigned canine
Swat Team/Crisis Negotiations Team: Employees assigned to the SWAT Team or Crisis Negotiation Team receive additional compensation equal to 5 of their base salary while assigned to the SWAT Team or Crisis Negotiation Team.
Field Training Officers: Employees assigned as an FTO will receive additional special assignment pay equal to 5of their base salary.
Detail: Employees assigned to the Detail receive additional compensation equal to 5 of their base salary for possessing specialized training and skills in the handling of explosive devices and for the hazardous duty.
Education: An employee shall be entitled to P.O.S.T Certificate Pay 5 for POST Intermediate Certificate and additional 7 for POST Advanced Certificate)
(Basic Certificate) 4493 Deputy Sheriff Salary Range 64.1 $32.14 $38.41
(Intermediate Certificate) 4492 Deputy Sheriff C Salary Range 65.1 $33.78 $40.37
(Advanced Certificate) 4491 Deputy Sheriff CA Salary Range 66.5 $36.22 $43.29
Bilingual Pay:$25 biweekly for qualified employees&The Bilingual Pay Program will include the payment of $50 per pay period for those positions which require written bilingual skills to perform a critical part of the employees job.
Health Benefits
County contributes 80 of cost for all health plans.
EAP No Cost
Retirement Benefits
*Tier 2B: 2 @ age 50 PEPRA Member
Deferred Compensation Program: Deferred Compensation:457 plan which allows employees to contribute on a pretax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
All above provisions are based on the Kern Law Enforcement Association (KLEA) and available upon completion of the academy and promotion to Deputy Sheriff classification. This is a summary of benefits. It does not confer any rights upon any employee. Please refer to the unit MOU for more information.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
