Deputy Sheriff Trainee - Orange County, CA, United States - County of Orange

County of Orange

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Orange County, CA, United States

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CAREER DESCRIPTION:

DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE

THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT ARE MET. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE ON ANY DAY AT 11:59 P.M.

EXAM DATE:
SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2024

In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:

Effective June 28, % increase

Effective June 27, % increase

RECRUITMENT/POSITION INFORMATION

This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill future vacancies in this class until the next recruitment.

The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications through the County of Orange.

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Incumbents will be periodically rotated through assignments and shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and correctional/court facilities.
A Deputy Sheriff Trainee will be required to attend and satisfactorily complete the 28-week P.O.S.T. Certified Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy.

Upon successful completion of the academy, the Deputy Sheriff Trainee will be promoted to the position of Deputy Sheriff I.

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THE OPPORTUNITY

The Sheriff's Department is the fifth largest sheriff's department in the nation, offering a rewarding career with the opportunity to serve Orange County in diverse assignments including land, air, and sea-based patrol, specialty investigative units, community engagement assignments, and unique collateral duty options.

The Sheriff's Department prides itself on embracing a policing model that employs intelligence-led policing strategies and a community-focused approach to providing law enforcement services.

We believe engaged communities make for safe communities.

Accordingly, the Department also offers extensive training and outreach opportunities for personnel to build and strengthen relationships in the communities they serve through community-based policing, familiarization between law enforcement and community residents, and collaborative problem solving.

This is more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud.

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OCSD Deputy Sheriff Trainee Mentoring Program
Please click here to view the OC Sheriff's Department website.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to:

Write clear and comprehensive reports.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Learn to use and maintain firearms in a safe and proficient manner.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a General Education Development G.E.D.

test or passage of the California High School Proficiency Test or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university.

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License/Certification:

Possession of a valid California Driver License by date of appointment.

Special Requirements:

Be legally authorized to work in United States under federal law.
Found to be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which might adversely affect exercise of peace officer powers, as determined by a licensed examining authority in accordance with California Government Code Section 103
Pass a background investigation conducted in compliance with California Government Code 1031, to the satisfaction of the Sheriff-Coroner Department.

Please click here to view the class spec/job description.
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TESTING PROCESS/SELECTION PROCEDURE-
Study Guides are available online:

Learning Express Police Officer Exam (California Edition)
Norman Hall's Police Exam (California Edition)

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Physical Agility Test (Pass/Fail):Applicants must be dressed in physical training attire to participate.
The physical agility test consists of three components.**- 30 Push-Ups: Complete 30 push-ups within 2 minutes.

30 Sit-Ups: Complete 30 situps within 2 minutes.
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Mile Run:
Complete one and a half (1.5) miles on a flat surface within 14 minutes.

Applicants who pass the physical agility test will be referred to the oral panel interview, commencing the following weeks.

APPLICANTS THAT DO NOT SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE ORAL PANEL INTERVIEW MUST REAPPLY TO THE RECRUITMENT AND UNDERGO ALL TESTING COMPONENTS TO BE CONSIDERED.

Background Investigation:

Includes employment history, personal references, criminal history, credit history, a polygraph examination, medical examination, drug urinalysis test, and a written and oral psychological examination.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
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