Deputy Sheriff Cadet
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Law/Legal
Police Officer, Legal Counsel -
Government
Police Officer
Are you seeking an exciting and challenging career in law enforcement?
The County of San Diego has immediate vacancies for Deputy Sheriff's Cadet.
Apply today for an opportunity to gain valuable skills necessary for a rewarding career in law enforcement!
Future Salary Increase
** June 2026 – 4.97% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.47% Market Adjustment)
** June 2027 – 4.47% increase to base pay (3% Across-the
- Board + 1.47% Market Adjustment)
Cadets who successfully complete the 25-week Law Enforcement Academy will be promoted to the Deputy Sheriff classification.Additional pay incentives and premiums are available for those who are eligible:
- Intermediate POST - 5%
- Advanced POST - 13.5%
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ABOUT THE POSITION:
This job classification is utilized only for Sheriff personnel participating in the Office's law enforcement training academy. Deputy Sheriff's Cadets must successfully complete an intensive 25-week law enforcement academy. Upon graduation, Deputy Sheriff's Cadets will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff.
The law enforcement training academy includes classroom studies and examinations in Communications, Criminal Investigations, Custody Procedures, Force and Weaponry, Law, Laws of Evidence, Patrol Procedures, Progressive Physical Training (for more information regarding the Physical Agilities Exam, please ) and Defensive Tactics, Police Community Relations, Professional Orientation, Traffic and Vehicle Operations, and related subjects.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable traits: communicates effectively, knowledge worker, customer-focused, values and respects others, drives to excel, teamwork and collaboration, continuous learning, demonstrates ethical behavior, and supportive of change.
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*** This hard-to-recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided. ***
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF APPLICATION:
Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above. Required education and experience:
ED or Cognia.
Positions in this classification must meet employment guidelines and standards established by:
The Commission for Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in which Peace Officers as defined in Section 830 of the California Penal Code and the provisions of Sections 1029 and 1031 of the California Government Code. Additionally, candidates must have the ability to carry, possess, receive, and own a firearm throughout employment, pursuant to Penal Code section 832.15, subdivision (a).
Applicants are encouraged to apply for both recruitments (Deputy Sheriff's Cadet and Deputy Sheriff Cadet-Detentions/Court Services) because there will be an unknown number of vacancies in each position every year. The hiring/testing/background process is the same for both recruitments.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.
Illegal drug use and possession is prohibited in any form by Sheriff's Office employees.
REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF THE SELECTION INTERVIEW AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PROCESSES:
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