Deputy Sheriff - Shift - Lateral

Deputy Sheriff – Job DescriptionA Deputy Sheriff in Kern County is responsible for maintaining public safety, enforcing laws, and performing law enforcement duties. Applicants must meet the following qualifications and requirements.Minimum Qualifications / Employment StandardsPossession of a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment. Specialized licenses required for some assignments.High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent AND successful graduation from a California P.O.S.T. approved Police or Sheriff's Academy (Basic Peace Officer Course); or possession of a Basic or higher P.O.S.T. Certificate.Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.Physical and Psychological RequirementsApplicants 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.Physical ExaminationA rigid medical examination by a county physician is required. Includes spine and chest x‑rays, blood chemistry and electro cardiograph test. Weight must be proportionate to height and age.Psychological ExaminationEmotional and mental conditions shall be evaluated by a psychologist that meets the applicable education and training requirements as set forth by the Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training. Evaluation is designed for the pre‑employment psychological screening of peace officers.Vision20/100 uncorrected in each eye (corrected to 20/20) – no color deficiency. No permanent or progressive abnormalities.HearingNo hearing deficiency.Minimum Age21 years of age by the final filing date.CharacterA thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting, is required. Applicants must have a reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation. Felony law violations will be disqualifying, and, except for a limited number of minor traffic offenses, misdemeanor offenses may be disqualifying.Background / Pre‑employment Polygraph Examination / Psychological Evaluation (Qualifying Only)The background evaluation will include a pre‑employment polygraph examination and psychological evaluation and will assess overall suitability for employment only as a Kern County Deputy Sheriff. Candidates must be found satisfactory in all respects on the background evaluation. Those determined to be unsuitable must wait a minimum of twelve months before re‑applying. If unsatisfactory, the candidate will be removed from eligibility in accordance with Civil Service Rule 608.00.Summary of BenefitsRecruitment Bonus : $25,000, payable upon appointment, subject to completion of a five‑year term of service. Repayment schedule for lateral appointees:Less than one year of service – $25,000Less than two years – $20,000Less than three years – $15,000Less than four years – $10,000Less than five years – $5,000Vacation, Holidays & Sick Leave :Vacation: 13 days, accrual increases yearly.Vacation Cash‑In: up to 40 hours or compensatory time each November, paid at regular hourly rate.Holidays: 12 paid holidays a year & 3 days Paid Winter Recess Leave.Sick Leave: up to 12 paid sick days per year.Sick Leave Bonus: eligible for 24 hours sick leave cash‑out or 24 hours of CTO banks under MOU.Compensatory Time Off (CTO): accumulates at 1.5 times overtime hours, paid at regular hourly rate.Overtime Pay : 1.5× regular rate for hours beyond 80 hours per pay period. (8‑hour or 10‑hour schedule) or 84 hours (12‑hour schedule).Standby Pay : ¼ of regular straight‑time rate, or minimum wage, whichever is higher.Shift Differential : 7.5% of base pay for hours between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.Uniform Allowance : $1,300 per year, paid bi‑weekly (~$50 per paycheck). Safety equipment provided. SWAT designated: additional $11.50 per paycheck.Canine Handler : 5% of base salary.SWAT Team / Crisis Negotiation Team : 5% of base salary.Field Training Officer (FTO) : 5% of base salary.Bomb Detail : 5% of base salary.Education Pay :P.O.S.T. Certificate Pay – 5% for POST Intermediate, 7% for POST Advanced.Basic Certificate Salary Range 67.1 $37.32 – $44.61Intermediate Certificate Salary Range 68.1 $39.23 – $47.12Advanced Certificate Salary Range 69.5 $42.07 – $50.28Bilingual Pay : $25 bi‑weekly, plus $50 per pay period for positions requiring written bilingual skills.Health Benefits : County contributes 80% of cost for all health plans; Employee Assistance Program – no cost.Retirement Benefits – Tier 2B: 2 % at age 50 for PEPRA members; additional terms apply.Deferred Compensation Program : 457 plan allowing pre‑tax contributions to a supplemental retirement account.Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Deputy Sheriff – Job DescriptionA Deputy Sheriff in Kern County is responsible for maintaining public safety, enforcing laws, and performing law enforcement duties. Applicants must meet the following qualifications and requirements.Minimum Qualifications / Employment StandardsPossession of a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment. Specialized licenses required for some assignments.High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent AND successful graduation from a California P.O.S.T. approved Police or Sheriff's Academy (Basic Peace Officer Course); or possession of a Basic or higher P.O.S.T. Certificate.Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.Physical and Psychological RequirementsApplicants 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.Physical ExaminationA rigid medical examination by a county physician is required. Includes spine and chest x‑rays, blood chemistry and electro cardiograph test. Weight must be proportionate to height and age.Psychological ExaminationEmotional and mental conditions shall be evaluated by a psychologist that meets the applicable education and training requirements as set forth by the Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training. Evaluation is designed for the pre‑employment psychological screening of peace officers.Vision20/100 uncorrected in each eye (corrected to 20/20) – no color deficiency. No permanent or progressive abnormalities.HearingNo hearing deficiency.Minimum Age21 years of age by the final filing date.CharacterA thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting, is required. Applicants must have a reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation. Felony law violations will be disqualifying, and, except for a limited number of minor traffic offenses, misdemeanor offenses may be disqualifying.Background / Pre‑employment Polygraph Examination / Psychological Evaluation (Qualifying Only)The background evaluation will include a pre‑employment polygraph examination and psychological evaluation and will assess overall suitability for employment only as a Kern County Deputy Sheriff. Candidates must be found satisfactory in all respects on the background evaluation. Those determined to be unsuitable must wait a minimum of twelve months before re‑applying. If unsatisfactory, the candidate will be removed from eligibility in accordance with Civil Service Rule 608.00.Summary of BenefitsRecruitment Bonus : $25,000, payable upon appointment, subject to completion of a five‑year term of service. Repayment schedule for lateral appointees:Less than one year of service – $25,000Less than two years – $20,000Less than three years – $15,000Less than four years – $10,000Less than five years – $5,000Vacation, Holidays & Sick Leave :Vacation: 13 days, accrual increases yearly.Vacation Cash‑In: up to 40 hours or compensatory time each November, paid at regular hourly rate.Holidays: 12 paid holidays a year & 3 days Paid Winter Recess Leave.Sick Leave: up to 12 paid sick days per year.Sick Leave Bonus: eligible for 24 hours sick leave cash‑out or 24 hours of CTO banks under MOU.Compensatory Time Off (CTO): accumulates at 1.5 times overtime hours, paid at regular hourly rate.Overtime Pay : 1.5× regular rate for hours beyond 80 hours per pay period. (8‑hour or 10‑hour schedule) or 84 hours (12‑hour schedule).Standby Pay : ¼ of regular straight‑time rate, or minimum wage, whichever is higher.Shift Differential : 7.5% of base pay for hours between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.Uniform Allowance : $1,300 per year, paid bi‑weekly (~$50 per paycheck). Safety equipment provided. SWAT designated: additional $11.50 per paycheck.Canine Handler : 5% of base salary.SWAT Team / Crisis Negotiation Team : 5% of base salary.Field Training Officer (FTO) : 5% of base salary.Bomb Detail : 5% of base salary.Education Pay :P.O.S.T. Certificate Pay – 5% for POST Intermediate, 7% for POST Advanced.Basic Certificate Salary Range 67.1 $37.32 – $44.61Intermediate Certificate Salary Range 68.1 $39.23 – $47.12Advanced Certificate Salary Range 69.5 $42.07 – $50.28Bilingual Pay : $25 bi‑weekly, plus $50 per pay period for positions requiring written bilingual skills.Health Benefits : County contributes 80% of cost for all health plans; Employee Assistance Program – no cost.Retirement Benefits – Tier 2B: 2 % at age 50 for PEPRA members; additional terms apply.Deferred Compensation Program : 457 plan allowing pre‑tax contributions to a supplemental retirement account.Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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