Deputy Sheriff - Shift - Lateral

Deputy Sheriff - Shift - Lateral position with Kern County. This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice. Applicants must attach ALL applicable certificates to their application. If you are unable to attach the certificates to your application, you may email them to Nesrine Annan at

Appraisal (Weight 100%):
Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following:
Investigation, oral exam and rating of the application.

• Possession 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.

In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, to be appointed as a peace officer in California, incumbents must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

Applicants must 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 Examination: A rigid medical examination by a county physician is required. Includes spine and chest x-rays, blood chemistry and electrocardiograph test. Weight must be proportionate to height and age.

Psychological Examination: Emotional and mental conditions shall be evaluated by a psychologist with the applicable education and training requirements as set forth by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Evaluation is designed for pre-employment psychological screening of peace officers.

Vision: 20/100 uncorrected in each eye (corrected to 20/20) - no color deficiency. No permanent or progressive abnormalities.

Hearing: No hearing deficiency.

Minimum Age: 21 years of age by the final filing date.

Character: A 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.

The background evaluation will include a pre-employment polygraph examination and psychological evaluation to assess overall suitability for employment only as Kern County Deputy Sheriff. Candidates must be found satisfactory in all respects. Those found unsatisfactory must wait a minimum of twelve months before reapplying. Additionally, those found unsatisfactory as a result of the background evaluation will be removed from eligibility in accordance with Civil Service Rule 608.00.

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• Admittance to the examination requires a valid government-issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
• A background check may be conducted for this classification.
• Following an offer of…