Deputy Sheriff Trainee

County of Orange • Orange County, CA

32d • Onsite

About The Position

The Orange County Sheriff's Department is seeking candidates for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position. This recruitment is to establish an Open Eligible List to fill future vacancies. Incumbents will be rotated through various assignments and shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. A Deputy Sheriff Trainee must attend and complete a 28-week P.O.S.T. Certified Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy. Upon successful completion, trainees will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff I. The Sheriff's Department offers a rewarding career with diverse assignments and opportunities to serve the community through intelligence-led policing strategies and a community-focused approach. The department also offers a voluntary Mentoring Program to help prepare candidates for the academy.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a General Education Development G.E.D. test or passage of the California High School Proficiency Test or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of a valid California Driver License by date of appointment.
• Be legally authorized to work in United States under federal law.
• At least 20 ½ years at time of application and at least 21 years of age by date of appointment to Deputy Sheriff Trainee.
• Not have been convicted of a felony and not to be otherwise subject to disqualification under California Government Code Section 1029.
• Found to be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which might adversely affect exercise of peace officer powers, as determined by a licensed examining authority in accordance with California Government Code Section 1031.
• Pass a background investigation conducted in compliance with California Government Code 1031, to the satisfaction of the Sheriff-Coroner Department.
• Pass a written exam.
• Pass a physical agility test (30 Push-Ups within 2 minutes, 30 Sit-Ups within 2 minutes, 1.5 Mile Run within 14 minutes).
• Pass a structured oral interview.
• Pass a background investigation including employment history, personal references, criminal history, credit history, a polygraph examination, medical examination, drug urinalysis test, and a written and oral psychological examination.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in the OCSD Deputy Sheriff Trainee Mentoring Program is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Attend and satisfactorily complete the 28-week P.O.S.T. Certified Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy.
• Be periodically rotated through assignments and shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and correctional/court facilities.
• Read, understand, interpret and apply departmental policies, rules, laws and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement work.
• Write clear and comprehensive reports.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Learn to use and maintain firearms in a safe and proficient manner.

What This Job Offers

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