DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE (SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM) ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL

Position/Program Information REPOSTING INFORMATION: This announcement is being reposted to update the requirements as of 6/29/2026. Applicants who have already applied need not reapply. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department partnered with the Department of War to provide an outstanding SkillBridge program for eligible, transitioning military service members. Participants can receive hands-on training that would help prepare them for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee role. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: During participation SkillBridge program, s alary will be compensated through the Department of War. Applicants who hold one of the following degrees from an accredited college or university may be eligible to receive the following base pay at the time of hire to Deputy Sheriff Trainee: AA/AS: $7,221 Monthly BA/BS: $7,624 Monthly Upon graduation from the academy, applicants appointed to the position of Deputy Sheriff will receive a Basic Post Certificate (BPC) bonus, and are eligible to receive elevated base pay with additional education: AA/AS: $7,705.33 Monthly BA/BS: $8,135.36 Monthly LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT EXAM NUMBER: J2707SB TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: We welcome applications from active military personnel. WHEN TO APPLY: The application filing period will begin on April 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) and will continue until the needs of the Department are met. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates. Why work for us? With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential. We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ EXAMPLE OF SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM DUTIES Hands-on training Structured environment Observe law enforcement operations Experience public service EXAMPLE OF DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE D UTIES Participate in a formal law enforcement training Classroom and practical training F or more information, please view the classification specification: Deputy Sheriff Trainee EXAMPLE OF DEPUTY SHERIFF DUTIES Testify in court Make a forcible arrest Search for and handle evidence/contraband Use a firearm Drive a county vehicle F or more information, please view the classification specification: Deputy Sheriff Incumbents who successfully complete the Sheriff's Training Academy and are appointed to the Deputy Sheriff (#2708) classification must possess and maintain a current and valid Basic Certificate from the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Peace officers on probation must possess and maintain a Proof of Eligibility (POE) issued by POST. REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY: Currently serving full-time in the military and are in the last 7 months of service. At least 19 ½ years of age at time of application. Eligible to work legally in the United States under federal law. Graduation from an accredited high school, its equivalent, or higher in accordance with California Government Code Section 1031(e). Valid California Class "C" driver license or equivalent from another state upon submitting their application. A California Class "C" driver license or above will be required by the time of appointment to Deputy Sheriff Trainee. These requirements will be verified after beginning the SkillBridge Program. Documents will be required during the background investigation. PHYSICAL CLASS IV - Arduous This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be in good general physical condition, free from any medical condition that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the essential duties of this classification. VISION: (1) Acuity - At least 20/70 in each eye without correction, correctable to 20/30 in each eye. Successful soft contact lens wearers are not required to meet the uncorrected standard as long as their corrected vision is 20/30 in each eye. (2) Color perception - Anything other than minor hue impairment is disqualifying. HEARING: There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than: 30 dB at 500 Hz 30 dB at 1000 Hz 40 dB at 2000 Hz 40 dB at 3000 Hz There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record may be reviewed by the Occupational Health Program's Service Consultant for final determination of qualifications. LASD SKILLBRIDGE HIRING PROCESS 1. Application (including Supplemental Questionnaire) 2. Security Clearance and Personal History Statement 3. Multiple-Choice Test 4. Validated Physical Ability Test (VPAT) 5. Structured Interview, Live Scan, Polygraph 6. Military Approval 7. SkillBridge Program 8. Background Investigation including Pre-Investigative Questionnaire* 9. Psychological and Medical