Deputy Sheriff I (Entry Level) $33.31/hour, $69,284.80 annually
Deputy Sheriff I (Maximum) $47.65/hour, $99,112.00 annually
Deputy Sheriff II (Maximum) $50.34/hour, $104,707.20 annually
Plus, Incentive Pay For:
Bilingual
Shift Differential
POST Certifications
Special Assignment
Field Training Officer
Benefits
The County of Orange offers a comprehensive benefit package to its employees including:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability Insurance
Annual Leave:
19 days after the first year
27 days after three years
32 days after ten years
Holidays (12 paid per year)
Paid Retirement (2.7% at 57 plan)
Tuition Reimbursement ($3,000/year)
Uniforms Provided
Alternative schedules are available
Flexible Benefits Plan
Field Training Officer Pay
Motorcycle Pay
Canine Pay
Tactical Support Pay
Helicopter Pilot Assignment Pay
Helicopter Observer Assignment Pay
Overtime Pay
Bilingual Pay
On-Call Pay
Call Back Pay
Night Shift Differential Pay
Educational Incentive
P.O.S.T. Pay
Hazardous Device Assignment Pay
Toxic Investigator Assignment Pay
Dive Team Pay
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Sheriff-Coroner.
Must be 20 years of age by date of written exam.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who has filed for citizenship prior to application date.
Must have a U.S. high school diploma, or a satisfactory score on the GED or California High School Proficiency test, or have an AA or BA from accredited U.S. school of higher education.
Must have no felony convictions as a juvenile or adult AND cannot currently be on any form of probation.
Must have no domestic violence convictions AND cannot currently be the subject of a domestic violence restraining order.
Qualified lateral applicants will also:
Be currently employed as a Peace Officer by a California state, county or city agency.
Have attended a full time, intensive format, California POST approved academy.
Have a California POST "Basic" Certificate.
Testing Process: You will be required to complete the following scheduled exams:
Oral Interview
Background Interview
Medical
Psychological (written and oral)
Polygraph
Opportunities
As a Deputy Sheriff you will have the opportunity to be assigned to a variety of traditional and specialized assignments, click here to explore the opportunities.
For more information on how to get started, contact: 1 (877) – SHERIFF
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