Deputy Sheriff Recruit Trainee - County of Yolo, California

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill multiple regular, full-time positions in the class of Deputy Sheriff Recruit Trainee at the Yolo County Sheriff's Office.

Employees are eligible to receive additional compensation, up to a total of 15% of base, by stacking a maximum of two of the following incentives:

2.5% for possession of Intermediate P.O.S.T
7.5% for possession of Advanced P.O.S.T
2.5% for possession of a 2 year degree
7.5% for possession of a 4 year degree

10% for possession of post graduate degree 

Incumbents that complete California P.O.S.T. Basic law enforcement training will advance to the Deputy Sheriff class. The annual salary range for the Deputy Sheriff class is $92,331.20 - $112,236.80.

Under close supervision, to develop sufficient knowledge and skill to perform Deputy Sheriff level responsibilities independently which includes learning the regulations and laws of the State of California; the legal methods and techniques of arrest, search, and seizure; the principles of investigation; and to do related work as required.

The Deputy Sheriff Recruit-Trainee class is an entry Academy training level classification. Under close supervision, incumbents typically train and  report to a journey level Deputy Sheriff or Sergeant, and attend Basic Peace Officer Standard Training (POST) academy to learn the principles, methods, and techniques employed by the Deputy Sheriff class. Positions in this class are distinguished from Deputy Sheriff in that the Deputy Sheriff Recruit-Trainee is a non-sworn class, which has no peace officer powers. Deputy Sheriff Recruit-Trainees are eligible for promotion to Deputy Sheriff upon successful completion of a Basic Peace Officer Standard Training academy usually within one year of hire. Incumbents who do not successfully complete academy training and promote to Deputy Sheriff will be terminated from the Recruit-Trainee classification.

interested applicants must submit an online County of Yolo Employment application. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Woodland, California

Agency: Sheriff-Coroner