Deputy Sheriff - Shift - Lateral

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 e-mail them to Nesrine Annan at annann@kerncounty.com. 

• $25,000 Recruitment Bonus - More information below*  

Examinations:

Appraisal (Weight 100%):  Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of the application.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment. Specialized licenses required for some assignments.

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent AND successful graduation from a California P.O.S.T. approved Police or Sheriff's Academy (Basic Peace Officer Course); or possession of a Basic or higher P.O.S.T. Certificate.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

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 x-rays, 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 pre-employment 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:  21 years of age by the final filing date.

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.

Background / Pre-employment Polygraph Examination / Psychological Evaluation (Qualifying Only):  The background evaluation will include a pre-employment polygraph examination and psychological evaluation and will assess overall suitability for employment only as a Kern County Deputy Sheriff.  This evaluation may not indicate present suitability for other law enforcement positions or future suitability as a Kern County Deputy Sheriff.

 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, must 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

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Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. LaunchKern is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.

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.

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 at the Sheriff's Office. 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.

You will be required to submit to a pre-offer drug screening test at county expense. Following an offer of employment, you will be required to submit to post offer medical tests at county expense.

This recruitment is eligible for the Employee Referral Award Program. For information on the Employee Referral Award Program, or to submit a referral form, please use the following link: Employee Referral Award Program.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

This position works within the Kern County Sheriff's Office. For more information about the department, please view their website here.

For any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Human Resources Analyst, Nesrine Annan 661-868-3108.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Summary of Benefits for Deputy Sheriff

Recruitment Bonus: The parties agree to implement a non-pensionable recruitment bonus not to exceed $25,000 for all new Kern County employees laterally appointed (already in possession of Basic POST) into the Deputy Sheriff classification. The schedule for the recruitment bonus shall be:

1. $3,000 upon appointment to a permanent Deputy Sheriff position

2. $2,000 upon satisfactory completion of the one-year probationary period

3. $5,000 upon completion of two years of continuous service with the Kern County Sheriffs Officer.

4. $5,000 upon completion of three years of continuous service with the Kern County Sheriffs Office.

5. $5,000 upon completion of four years of continuous service with the Kern County Sheriffs Office.

6. $5,000 upon completion of five years of continuous service with the Kern County Sheriffs Office.

Vacation, Holidays & Sick Leave

Vacation: 13 days and accrual rate increases yearly

Holidays: 12 paid holidays a year & 3 days of Paid Winter Recess Leave

Sick Leave: Up to 12 Paid Sick Days Per Year

Additional Benefits

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: $1,300 annually. Paid bi-weekly at approximately $50 per paycheck. Safety equipment provided

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: In the event the Sheriff's Office begins a Field Training Officer program, the Department will assign, at the Sheriff-Coroner's discretion, a necessary number of personnel to serve as Field Training Officers (FTOs).     During their assignment to the FTO program, employees assigned as FTOs will receive additional "special assignment pay" equal to 5% of their base salary

Bomb Detail:     Employees assigned to the Bomb 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: 5% or 12% with POST intermediate or advanced certificate

Bilingual Pay: $25 bi-weekly 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 employee's job.                                                               

Health Benefits

County contributes 80% of cost for all health plans.

EAP - No Cost

Retirement Benefits

• Tier 2B: 2 % @ age 50 PEPRA Member

All above provisions are based on the Kern Law Enforcement Association (KLEA) and are for the duration of the Deputy Sheriff Academy. This is a summary of benefits.

It does not confer any rights upon any employee. Please refer to the unit MOU for more information.