DEPUTY SHERIFF - Lateral & Pre-service

$25.45 - $34.15 hourly $2,035.88 - $2,732.07 biweekly $4,411.07 - $5,919.49 monthly $52,932.88 - $71,033.87 annually RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT We are a thriving department dedicated to growing talent!The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is aggressively seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Sheriff Pre-Service/Lateral. Explore what our county has to offer: - Expedited process - No mandatory jail or court time for Laterals - Receive one of your top three station requests - Completion of probation not required prior to certain specialized assignments - Incentive pay available for specialized assignment - Background processing time approximately 2-3 months - No written or physical agility tests required This is the journey level class for sworn law enforcement position in the Sheriff's Department. Applicants must possess knowledge of Federal, State and County codes and ordinances as it relates to law enforcement; the ability to interpret and enforce the regulations and laws; apply the legal methods and techniques of arrest, search, and seizure; and apply the principles of patrol and investigation. Examples Of Duties: As a Deputy Sheriff you will provide a wide variety of law enforcement services throughout the unincorporated areas of the County and in 13 contracting cities, which includes Moreno Valley, Perris, Palm Desert, Temecula, 10 stations, 2 sub-stations, 5 jails, 3 courts and the Coroner's office. Deputies may be assigned to work any shift and day of the week, including holidays, and may be assigned to any location within the County. Specialized assignments are available as your career progresses; or based on specialized experience. In addition to an exciting and challenging career as a Deputy Sheriff, the County of Riverside participates in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Retirement formula is 3%. New employees contribute no more than 9% of salary the first 3 years; thereafter the county pays the employee contribution. The County pays the cost of retirement for applicants with 3 years of California law enforcement experience. Veterans have the option to buy back 4 years of military retirement. For more information, please visit: http://benefits.rc-hr.com/retirement.htm Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: A flexible benefit is provided in the amount of $640.00 monthly. Typical Qualifications: ALL APPLICANTS - Current enrollment in or successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. approved Basic Academy within the last three years for Pre-Service applicants; Or current employment as a law enforcement officer for lateral applicants. - Graduation from high school, possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. - Age 21. - Valid California Driver's License. - U.S. Citizenship must be obtained by time of appointment. - Must meet vision and hearing requirements Supplemental Information: This position is Lateral/Pre-Service. Lateral applicants - To be considered a Lateral applicant you must have graduated from a Peace Officer Basic Academy and be California POST certified. This does not include reserve or corrections academies. After graduation you must have 1 or more years experience working as a sworn police officer. Pre-service candidates must be currently attending a California Peace Officer Basic Academy OR have graduated from a California Peace Officer Basic Academy. If you are currently working for another agency you must have less than 1 year experience to be considered Pre-service. Please contact the Human Resources at HRSheriffRecruiter@rc-hr.com or (951) 955-5784. Read and follow special application instructions on this posting. If available, click the 'Apply' link located on this page. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, special accommodation or other employment questions, go back to our Employment page and see our Frequently Asked Questions. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). For further information regarding this posting, contact: Katovia Reeves at 951/955-5753 or send an email to kreeves@rc-hr.com . For more information, please visit our website at: www.rc-hr.com. EOE.