Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Adult Detention) (40 hour Extra-Help until after CORE Academy Graduation)

THE POSITION The Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Adult Detention) will attend the Stanislaus County Adult Detention CORE academy. This individual escorts, receives, registers, controls, supervises and cares for incarcerated persons and may be assigned to either the Sheriff’s Detention Center (SDC) East and West Facilities, Minimum Housing Unit or Re-entry and Enhanced Alternatives to Custody Training Center (REACT). Deputies must be mature, emotionally stable and able to work effectively in an environment that is often hostile, unpredictable and occasionally unpleasant. Deputies must have the ability to direct and instruct groups of incarcerated persons ; have a tolerant attitude towards those confined; be able to respond to a wide variety of situations and exercise sound judgment. This position is also required to work under a "No Hostage Policy" setting and performs related duties as assigned. Entry into the Deputy Sheriff-Custodial classification offers career opportunities in custodial correction work. Deputy Sheriff Trainee's are classified as extra-help / part-time employees, working 40 hours per week until training is completed. Upon successful completion of the Adult Detention Core academy and an intense background investigation, the trainee will be eligible for transition into a full-time, classified position as a Deputy Sheriff-Custodial. To learn more about the Sheriff's Department, click here . Gain insights into Stanislaus County's application process. Review our application process and quick guide to applying . Deputy Sheriff-Custodial personnel are peace officers pursuant to 830.1 (c), whose authority extends to any place in the state only while engaged in the performance of the duties of his or her respective employment and for the purpose of carrying out the primary function of employment relating to his or her custodial assignments, or when performing other law enforcement duties directed by his or her employing agency during a local state of emergency. This classification should not be confused with that of the Deputy Sheriff, whose authority to act as a peace officer has no time restrictions. Trainees are expected to attend class regularly, maintain an acceptable grade point average, display class leadership, and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the rules, regulations, policies and general orders of the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department. Trainees will also perform other general non-law enforcement duties as assigned by the Department. Deputy Sheriff Trainees selected will be required to attend the CORE Academy at the Stanislaus County Regional Training Center. Stanislaus County will pay for the cost of the CORE Academy. At the completion of the academy and successful graduation, trainees may be eligible to promote into a full-time position with the department as a Deputy Sheriff Custodial. Application Deadline: Continuous but may close at any time. Apply by Date: May 4, 2026, by 5 p.m. Physical Examination: May 19, 2026 Written Examination: May 19, 2026 Oral Examination: TBD Application Deadline: Continuous but may close at any time. Apply by Date: June 1, 2026, by 5 p.m. Physical Examination: June 16, 2026 Written Examination: June 16, 2026 Oral Examination: TBD Application Deadline: Continuous but may close at any time. Apply by Date: June 30, 2026, by 5 p.m. Physical Examination: July 16, 2026 Written Examination: July 16, 2026 Oral Examination: TBD Application Deadline: Continuous but may close at any time. Apply by Date: July 27, 2026, by 5 p.m. Physical Examination: August 11, 2026 Written Examination: August 11, 2026 Oral Examination: TBD Application Deadline: Continuous but may close at any time. Apply by Date: August 27, 2026, by 5 p.m. Physical Examination: September 8, 2026 Written Examination: September 8, 2026 Oral Examination: TBD Application Deadline: Continuous but may close at any time. Apply by Date: September 28, 2026, by 5 p.m. Physical Examination: October 13, 2026 Written Examination: October 13, 2026 Oral Examination: TBD Application Deadline: Continuous but may close at any time. Apply by Date: October 27, 2026, by 5 p.m. Physical Examination: November 10, 2026 Written Examination: November 10, 2026 Oral Examination: TBD Application Deadline: Continuous but may close at any time. Apply by Date: December 1, 2026, by 5 p.m. Physical Examination: December 15, 2026 Written Examination: December 15, 2026 Oral Examination: TBD The Sheriff's Department will administer the examinations, which will include a written and physical agility test. Candidates must be available at any time on the dates above in order to continue in the recruitment process. There will be no exceptions or the rescheduling of dates for any reason. If you meet the requirements stated herein, you may compete in the selection process. Unsatisfactory results in any aspect of the foregoing, including background investigation findings, may result in removal from the eligible list and termination from the trainee status. While attending the CORE Academy the Deputy Sheriff Trainee will complete Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) requirements learning to fulfill the duties of a Deputy Sheriff-Custodial, which includes the following typical tasks: Receives, books, searches, attends to and releases incarcerated persons in the SDC-East and West Facilities, Minimum Housing Unit, and REACT Center; Maintain order and discipline among incarcerated persons ; Type booking slips, head-count rosters, incident reports, and other forms as required; Serve civil process papers; Serve as a hospital guard; Inspect sanitation and oversees the feeding of incarcerated persons ; Supervise the daily activities of the Jail incarcerated persons ; Analyze situations accurately and adopts an effective course of action quickly; Escort and transport incarcerated persons to and from the clinic, court, hospital, and State institutions; Serve as storekeeper and issue daily supplies; Appoint and sup