Deputy Sheriff I (Lateral Only)

County of Orange • Orange County, CA

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About The Position

A Deputy Sheriff I works under supervision to guard and supervise prisoners in correctional and court facilities and performs other law enforcement duties as required. Incumbents may be periodically rotated through assignments and shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and assignments at correctional or court facilities.

The Orange County Sheriff's Department offers assignments that may include land, air, and sea-based patrol, specialty investigative units, community engagement, and collateral duties. Its policing approach emphasizes intelligence-led strategies, community-focused law enforcement, training, outreach, and collaborative problem solving.

This recruitment is limited to lateral applicants who meet the stated peace officer qualifications. Candidates must complete the selection process, which includes an oral panel interview and a background investigation. The recruitment remains open continuously until the Department's needs are met, and an eligible list will be established to fill vacancies until the next recruitment.

Requirements

• Be a current or former peace officer in California Penal Code Section 830.1 status and have successfully completed probation; only PC 830.1 status will be considered.
• Possess a valid California P.O.S.T. certificate: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, or Management.
• Have graduated from a California P.O.S.T.-certified Peace Officer Regular Basic Course academy; modular-format reserve training is not accepted.
• Attach the valid California P.O.S.T.-certified Regular Basic Course Academy certificate and California P.O.S.T. certificate to the application.
• Possess a valid California driver's license by the date of appointment.
• Meet the applicable California P.O.S.T. certification requirements described under Option I or Option II, and maintain required certification.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Be at least 21 years old by the date of appointment.
• Have no felony conviction and not be otherwise disqualified under California Government Code Section 1029.
• Meet the peace officer physical, emotional, and mental condition requirements under California Government Code Section 1031.
• Have graduated from high school, earned a satisfactory GED score, passed a California high school proficiency examination, or earned a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university.
• Pass a background investigation to the satisfaction of the Sheriff-Coroner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of criminal law, police patrol procedures, legal requirements for incarceration, prisoner custody and control in jail and during transportation, and operation and maintenance of standard police firearms.
• Be able to read, understand, interpret, and apply departmental policies, rules, laws, and ordinances related to law enforcement.
• Be able to accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, and events, and establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
• Pass a physical examination for peace officers whose duties demand top physical fitness and agility.

Responsibilities

• Guard and supervise prisoners in correctional and court facilities.
• Perform other law enforcement duties as required.
• Apply departmental policies, rules, laws, and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement work.
• Write clear and comprehensive reports.
• Safely operate police vehicles and standard police firearms.
• Maintain periodic firearms qualification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED