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USD 78790 - 78790
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Are you seeking an exciting and challenging career in law enforcement
The County of San Diego has immediate vacancies for Deputy Sheriffs Cadet.
Apply today for an opportunity to gain valuable skills necessary for a rewarding career in law enforcement!
Future Salary Increase
** June 2026 4.97% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board 1.47% Market Adjustment)
** June 2027 4.47% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board 1.47% Market Adjustment)
Cadets who successfully complete the 25-week Law Enforcement Academy will be promoted to the Deputy Sheriff classification.Additional pay incentives and premiums are available for those who are eligible:
- Intermediate POST - 5%
- Advanced POST - 13.5%
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ABOUT THE POSITION:
This job classification is utilized only for Sheriff personnel participating in the Offices law enforcement training academy. Deputy Sheriffs Cadets must successfully complete an intensive 25-week law enforcement academy. Upon graduation Deputy Sheriffs Cadets will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff.
The law enforcement training academy includes classroom studies and examinations in Communications Criminal Investigations Custody Procedures Force and Weaponry Law Laws of Evidence Patrol Procedures Progressive Physical Training (for more information regarding the Physical Agilities Exam please click here) and Defensive Tactics Police Community Relations Professional Orientation Traffic and Vehicle Operations and related subjects.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable traits: communicates effectively knowledge worker customer-focused values and respects others drives to excel teamwork and collaboration continuous learning demonstrates ethical behavior and supportive of change.
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***This hard-to-recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position please indicate the employees name on your job application in the space provided. ***
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF APPLICATION:
Education training and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge skills and abilities listed above. Required education and experience:
- Must be 20 1/2 years of age at time of application and 21 years of age at the time of appointment AND
- Obtain a U.S. High school graduate or G.E.D.; or a degree from a two-year or four-year accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants must attach a copy of their transcript or diploma to their application. Degrees must be accredited by a U.S. state or local government educational agency using local or state government-approved accreditation or an organization holds membership in AdvancED or Cognia.
Positions in this classification must meet employment guidelines and standards established by:
The Commission for Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in which Peace Officers as defined in Section 830 of the California Penal Code and the provisions of Sections 1029 and 1031 of the California Government Code. Additionally candidates must have the ability to carry possess receive and own a firearm throughout employment pursuant to Penal Code section 832.15 subdivision (a).
Applicants are encouraged to apply for both recruitments (Deputy Sheriffs Cadet and Deputy Sheriff Cadet-Detentions/Court Services) because there will be an unknown number of vacancies in each position every year. The hiring/testing/background process is the same for both recruitments.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
As part of the County of San Diegos pre-employment process prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.
Illegal drug use and possession is prohibited in any form by Sheriffs Office employees.
REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF THE SELECTION INTERVIEW AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PROCESSES:
- Effective oral and written communication skills in English
- Vision: correctable to at least 20/30; glasses/hard lenses minimum 20/100 uncorrected - no minimum uncorrected visual acuity for soft lenses (subject to State of California P.O.S.T. requirements)
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Complete the online application form and provide correct and complete responses to the Supplemental Questions. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
HIRING PROCESS ASSISTANCE:If you would like the Sheriffs Office to contact you and assist you in the process please email with your Last Name First Name contact phone number and subject line Sheriffs Sworn Applicant. *Emailing your contact information is completely voluntary and not a condition of this application or any employment with the County of San Diego.
WRITTEN EXAMINATION PROCESS: If you meet the minimum qualifications for Deputy Sheriffs Cadet you will be invited to take a written examination. This exam will include either the Sheriffs Aptitude Assessment and Basic Readiness Exam (SAABRE) or the California Peace Officers Standards Training (POST) Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET-B). Both tests assess English comprehension consisting of questions pertaining to vocabulary spelling and reading specific exam administered will be at the sole discretion of the Sheriffs Office.
Please Note: If you have recently taken the California POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET-B) with any agency you must wait at least thirty (30) days before you can take this test with the San Diego County Sheriffs Office. If applicants fail to wait at least 30 days from their last examination date and proceed with taking two tests in a 30-day window period California POST will invalidate the second test score administration. If your score is invalidated you will not be placed on the eligible list for the Deputy Sheriffs Cadet with the San Diego County. For additional information on the State of California POST written examination and regulations please go to .
EXCEPTION FOR WRITTEN TEST:
1. If you possess POST PELLETB written exam results from another agency AND received a total T-Score of 42 or higher AND the letter is dated within 6 months prior to your application date; you must submit these results via email to
OR
2. If you possess an associates degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university. You must attach a copy of your transcript or diploma to your application.
BACKGROUND ORIENTATION AND INVESTIGATION PROCESS: If successful in the written exam process candidates will be required to complete the following: a comprehensive background investigation a Computer Voice Stress Analysis Exam an employment interview with Sheriffs sworn management a psychological examination a physical abilities test a physical assessment and a complete medical examination.
Please Note:All phases of evaluation for this recruitment including exam background orientation and investigation process may require candidates to appear in person.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job on a case-by-case basis.
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