County of San Diego
Deputy Sheriff's Cadet
$21.74 Hourly
$1,739.20 Biweekly
$3,768.27 Monthly
$45,219.20 Annually
County of San Diego, CA
Regular - Full time
08574708
Sheriff
06/11/2008
Continuous
$21.74 Hourly
$1,739.20 Biweekly
$3,768.27 Monthly
$45,219.20 Annually
County of San Diego, CA
Regular - Full time
08574708
Sheriff
06/11/2008
Continuous
Job Summary
Sheriff’s Cadets attend and must successfully complete an intensive twenty-five week Law Enforcement Training Academy. Upon graduation, Sheriff’s Cadets will be promoted to Deputy Sheriffs and assigned to one of two bureaus: Court Services or Law Enforcement Services.
The examples of functions listed in the class specification(s) are representative but not necessarily exhaustive or descriptive of any one position in the class(es). Management is not precluded from assigning other related functions not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
Essential Function:
Attends County of San Diego Sheriff's Academy, which includes classroom study and examinations in Communications, Criminal Investigations, Custody Procedures, Force and Weaponry, Law, Laws of Evidence, Patrol Procedures, Physical Fitness and Defense Techniques, Police Community Relations, Professional Orientation, Traffic and Vehicle Operations and related subjects.a) Minimum age is 20-1/2 at time of exam; 21 at time of appointment;
b) U.S. high school diploma or GED certificate;
c) No felony convictions, not on probation; misdemeanors may be disqualifying depending on number, type, and recency;
d) Valid California class C driver’s license prior to appointment;
e) Valid picture I.D. (military, driver’s license, state I.D.)
f) Vision: 20/100 uncorrected; correctable to at least 20/30; or soft contact lenses correctable to 20/30 (subject to P.O.S.T. requirements);
g) U.S. citizen;
h) Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
Successful completion of a comprehensive Background Investigation, Computer Voice Stress Analysis Exam, Employment Interview, Psychological Examination and complete Medical Examination.A WRITTEN EXAM, which includes vocabulary, spelling, and reading comprehension. There is a 2 ½ -hour time limit. (For details, see the attached examination information sheet.)
A PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST is given at a later date in the hiring process (see attached examination information sheet).
Exam Dates – Various dates and locations available, please refer to Sheriff's website listed below.
Applicants must check in prior to exam with valid photo I.D. and a #2 pencil. Applicants with the highest scores will be invited to an orientation meeting that will provide an overview of the hiring process, and a presentation from Academy Staff.
The POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam will be used as the pre-employment exam. A study guide is available at the www.joinsdsheriff.net website.
Applications are distributed and accepted only at the test site. Applications are distributed on a first come, first serve basis the morning of the exam.
Applicants must register prior to exam by contacting the Sheriff’s Recruiting Unit at (858) 974-2000 or via email at Recruit@sdsheriff.org. For additional information, visit the Sheriff’s web site www.joinsdsheriff.net.
- Employer
- County of San Diego
- Phone
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(619) 236-2191
- Website
- http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov
- Address
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1600 Pacific Highway, Room 207
San Diego, California, 92101
- Employer
- County of San Diego
- Phone
- (619) 236-2191
- Website
- http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov
- Address
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1600 Pacific Highway, Room 207
San Diego, California, 92101
- Deputy Sheriff's Cadet Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- I understand this information will be used to determine my eligiblity to compete in the examination for Deputy Sheriff Cadet. This information will be verified upon certification for employment consideration by the Sheriff's Department and during the background investigation. NOTE: I understand that before I complete this form, I must read all the questions first.
- * QUESTION 2
- If your answer is "YES" to the following question, you are not eligible for a law enforcement position. Have you ever been CONVICTED OF A FELONY?
- * QUESTION 3
- If your answer is "YES" to the following question, you are not eligible for a law enforcement position. Are you currently serving probation for any crime (misdemeanor or felony)?
- * QUESTION 4
- EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS If your answer is "NO" to questions 4 through 14, you are not eligible for a law enforcement position? As of today's date, are you at least 20 1/2 years old (You must be 21 years old at time of hire).
- * QUESTION 5
- Do you have a U.S. high school diploma or GED certificate, OR do you have a two or four year degree from an accredited U.S. college or university?
- * QUESTION 6
- Are you a citizen of the U.S., OR an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S. and in the process of becoming a United States citizen?
- * QUESTION 7
- Can you read, write, and speak English fluently?
- * QUESTION 8
- Do you have or can you obtain a valid California driver's license?
- * QUESTION 9
- Are you willing to work overtime, shifts, weekends, and holidays?
- * QUESTION 10
- Are you willing to wear a uniform and comply with the department grooming standards (hair shall be kept neat, clean, and well groomed, no beards, mustache trimmed, minimal jewelry, etc.)?
- * QUESTION 11
- For Questions 11 through 14, please indicate whether or not you have read and understand that the following are employment conditions that are required throughout employment as a law enforcement officer, and whether or not you are willing to comply. I understand I am responsible for my own transportation to and from work.
- * QUESTION 12
- I understand that I must accept assignments to work at any locations within the County, and travel in and out of the county on specific assignments.
- * QUESTION 13
- I understand I must enforce all laws without hesitation.
- * QUESTION 14
- I understand that if justified by existing laws and department policies and procedures, law enforcement officers must be willing and able to use deadly force (i.e., handgun, etc.) to protect themselves and others.
- * QUESTION 15
- I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit right to employment considerations by the County of San Diego.
- * QUESTION 16
- I understand that I must bring a printed copy of my completed application to the test site.
- * Required Question