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Deputy Sheriff Trainee

County of Marin | San Rafael, CA

Posted Date 1/28/2025
Description

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

The Marin County Sheriff's Office is committed to partnering with our communities to provide leadership and excellence in public safety. We take pride in our department and work hard to provide a safe environment for our residents. If you are interested in joining our team as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee, check out our Recruitment Brochure (Download PDF reader) to learn about the requirements to be a Deputy Sheriff Trainee, the recruitment process, and more.QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
  • Working knowledge of the mission of a Sheriff’s Department and the role of a peace officer.
Ability to:
  • Satisfactorily complete the POST basic course (Academy) within 12 months of appointment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school graduation or equivalent (GED) is required. Candidates using a GED to qualify must have obtained GED scores of at least 35 on each test section and an overall score of at least 45 College-level course work in law enforcement, criminal justice, criminology, or a field related to the work is highly desirable.
  • Applicant must be 20.5 years old by the application filing deadline and 21 years old by the date of hire.
Citizenship:
California Government Code Section 1031 states that a peace officer must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

License:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain a California Class C Driver's License by the time of appointment.

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Special Requirements: Applicants must be willing to work any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Open & Continuous Recruitment: This recruitment is Open and Continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for this position may be certified directly to the Sheriff's Office for a selection interview. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Linda Kline at linda.kline@marincounty.gov.
Salary104,873.60 - 114,732.80 Annual
Field
Police
Highest Educational Degree Required
High school diploma

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