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County of Santa Barbara

Sheriff's Deputy Trainee

County of Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, California, United States,


POSITION : Under immediate supervision, to attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Academy to receive instruction designed to qualify trainees for the class of Sheriff's Deputy; and in a non-sworn capacity to perform other duties as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a trainee-level class and incumbents are expected to successfully complete the Law Enforcement Recruit Academy and receive the recommendation of the Sheriff and promote to Sheriff’s Deputy or be terminated from the position.Education:

Graduation from high school or passing of the G.E.D. test indicating high school graduation level.

License:

Possession of a valid California Driver License at time of appointment.

U.S. Citizenship:

Legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law.

Age:

At least 20 years old at the time of application and 21 years old at the time of appointment.

Physical Fitness:

Excellent physical condition with the ability to pass a comprehensive medical examination based on County of Santa Barbara medical standards, and the ability to pass a job-related comprehensive P.O.S.T. endorsed physical agility examination.

General:

Must meet minimum peace officer standards as specified in California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031 including but not limited to: no prior felony convictions (unless fully pardoned), good moral character as determined by thorough background check, submission of fingerprints for purpose of a criminal record check, and found to be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, gender identity and gender expression, ancestry, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.

Ability to:

observe, learn, read and understand various laws, policies, rules, police procedures, law enforcement techniques and first aid; analyze situations, and or problems and have the potential to rationally and calmly take quick, effective action in emergency and stress situations; undergo strenuous physical conditioning as required to successfully complete a Law Enforcement Recruit Academy.

Additional Requirement:

Appointee must satisfactorily complete a probationary period.#J-18808-Ljbffr