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Sheriff's Sergeant Department Promotional
Job Location:
Job Location:
Bakersfield, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 8683 - 10377
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 June 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
- Position Information
Amended: 05/29/26 This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open to eligible employees of the Kern County Sheriffs Office.
Examination Schedule:- Oral Exam:qualified candidates will be notified five days prior to the examination.
Examinations:Oral Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training experience interest and personal fitness for the position.The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral exam.Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date(s)/time(s)/location without exception.Minimum Qualifications / Employment StandardsTwo (2) years of experience as a Kern County Senior DeputyANDpossession of an Intermediate Certificate awarded by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission for the State of California.Please ensure your Intermediate Certificate awarded by POST is attached to your application. If you are unable to attach your certificate to your application or have any questions you may e-mail Brenda Guerra at or call at .Full Job Description: Sheriffs Sergeant- 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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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
- Admittance to the examination will require a valid 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.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern Countys recruitment process please see our FAQ page.
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.Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
