Sheriff's Detentions Deputy Trainee - Shift

Revised 7/25/25, 8/7/25, 9/8/25, 12/15/25, 1/6/26, 2/17/26, 2/26/26, 4/22/26, 6/23/26, 8/10/26, 8/20/2026 This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice. JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL RECRUITMENT EVENT ON: October 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at Regional Training Center, 962 Norris Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308 . You will be given the opportunity to meet the hiring team, tour the facility, and take the written exam on this date (limited seating available). The written exam will be administered for applicants once seats are filled on October 3, 2026 . If you wish to test, seating is first come, and we encourage you to arrive for check in at 7:30 a.m. *$15,000 Recruitment Bonus - More information below* Exam Schedule 2026 (subject to change at any time without prior notice) Group # Application Submission End Date Application Review Date Written Exam (In-person) 1 08/31/2026 09/01/2026 09/09/2026 2 09/14/2026 09/15/2026 09/23/2026 3 09/28/2026 09/29/2026 10/07/2026 4 10/12/2026 10/13/2026 10/21/2026 Examinations: Written Exam (Pass/Fail): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of grammar and spelling; ability to understand and follow written instructions; understand forms and reports, work attitudes and other relevant subjects. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score to pass the written examination. An Applicant Preparation Guide may be accessed here. A link to the physical fitness pre-academy fitness guide may be accessed here. Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards: High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent. Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License is required at the time of employment. Specialized licenses are required for some assignments. 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. <span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0