Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Career Opportunities NON-EMERGENCY DISPATCH (209) 223-6513 Online Crime Reporting Tool Career Opportunities Menu Deputy Sheriff (Academy Graduate/Lateral Transfer) Deputy Sheriff Trainee Correctional Officer/Correctional Assistant Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)/Law Enforcement Dispatcher Memorandum of Understandings (MOU's) Job Descriptions Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) The Amador County Sheriff's Office continuously accepts applications for positions; however, vacancies in those positions may or may not exist at this time. Please visit the County's Human Resources department's Employment Opportunities page for a complete listing of all open positions within the County. DEPUTY SHERIFF (ACADEMY GRADUATE/LATERAL TRANSFER)  INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT? Applicants for the position of Deputy Sheriff are required to submit either a POST Academy Certificate or Proof of Enrollment in a POST Academy before they can be considered for employment. The California Peace Officers Standard and Training (POST) website is a good source of information regarding minimum requirements and POST-Certified Academies. ( WWW.POST.CA.GOV ) Deputy Sheriffs are assigned to the following duties: Patrol Bureau in both the county and contract cities, Canine, Swat, Boat Patrol, Bailiff, Narcotics, Investigation, Search and Rescue. Deputies must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, and have a valid California Driver’s License. Deputy Sheriffs must have no misdemeanor restrictions which prohibit ownership or possession of a firearm and no felony convictions. Possession of a Basic POST certificate that qualifies under 830.1 PC and High School or GED equivalency are required. FAQS How long is the background process? Answer : The duration of the background process varies on a case by case basis; however, most applicants can complete the process in 3-6 months. Do you accept police officer lateral transfers? Answer : Yes. The testing is the same as the Deputy Sheriff position. Once you have completed all the tests successfully, your background file will be reviewed by the administration. Your academy training is considered on a case by case basis and a determination will be made if any additional training is required. How long will a deputy need to work in the jail before going out to patrol? Answer : Deputies are initially assigned to patrol. There is no jail time. During the testing process, do you receive additional points for being in the military service? Answer : No. We are an equal opportunity employer. However, education, training and/or experience will be included in your background file for review by the administration during the selection process. Do you have to live in Amador County? Answer : No. You do not need to be a resident of Amador County to work for the Amador County Sheriff's Office. However, you do need to be a resident of the State of California. Do you have to be a United States citizen to become a deputy? Answer : Yes. The law requires a deputy to be a United States citizen. The Sheriff's Office will allow you to test for the position of Deputy Sheriff Trainee while your application is being processed for citizenship; however, you will not be given a job offer until your citizenship is granted. APPLY HERE! CLASSIFICATIONS AND WAGES DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE  INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT? Applicants for the position of Deputy Sheriff Trainee are required to submit an Amador County Sheriff’s Office employment application before they can be considered for employment. The Deputy Sheriff Trainee is a recruiting level classification established to qualify candidates for duties as a Deputy Sheriff with the Amador County Sheriff’s Office. Incumbents of this class undergo a formal and comprehensive training program in a POST certified academy. Employment as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee is limited to a period not to exceed twelve months and to those who have not completed the basic POST academy. A Deputy Sheriff Trainee is distinguished from Deputy Sheriff in that the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position is a classification which has no law enforcement powers. Upon satisfactory completion of the training and graduation from the academy, the trainee will be sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff with full law enforcement powers. FAQS Standards Answer : The minimum peace officer selection standards are set forth in Government Code Sections 1029, 1031, and 1031.4. Every California peace officer must be: Free from any disqualifications for employment, including felony convictions (GC 1029)Legally authorized to work in the United States by federal law. At least 21 years of age for specified peace officers (GC 1031.4). Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal recordOf good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation. A high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institutionFound 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 the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. How long is the background process? Answer : The duration of the background process varies on a case by case basis; however, most applicants can complete the process in 3-6 months. How long will I be employed as a deputy sheriff trainee? Answer : Employment as a deputy sheriff trainee is limited to 12 months. Upon successful completion of training and the academy, the trainee will be sworn in as a deputy sheriff. During the testing process, do you receive additional points for being in the military service? Answer : No. We are an equal opportunity employer. However, education, training and/or experience will be included