 Entry Level Deputy Sheriff
Starting Salary:
Deputy
Sheriff $5,451- $6,791
($3,413 while attending the academy)
(Effective 7/1/07, Academy
salary $3,481)
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Why the Contra
Costa County
Office of the Sheriff?
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Deputy Sheriff's can
expect to earn $70,000 + their first year
(No Retirement "maximum age")
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The wide variety of
assignments, benefit package, promotional opportunities, and
professional reputation are what separates the Sheriff's Office from
other law enforcement agencies.
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The Contra Costa
County Sheriff's Office is now accepting
P.O.S.T. "T" scores. The
T-score will only validate our test if you HAVE NOT failed a Contra Costa County
Office of the Sheriff written exam or submitted a T-score within the past
six (6) months. However, you can use your T-score after the six (6) months
has expired.
Documented scores of 48 or higher
within the past 12 months will validate the written test.
Candidates must still
successfully complete the agility test, which will be held at 10 a.m., the
same day as the written test.
THE POSITION
Contra Costa County Sheriffs Deputies have an exciting and challenging
opportunity to pursue a career in law enforcement. Prior law enforcement
experience is not required. Individuals who are appointed as Deputy
Sheriff-Recruits will be assigned to attend a Basic Academy approved by
P.O.S.T. (California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training).
The Basic P.O.S.T. Academy program involves 26 weeks of intensive academic
instruction on law enforcement procedures combined with a rigorous
physical fitness-training segment. Upon successful completion of the Basic P.O.S.T. Academy, Deputy Sheriff-Recruits will graduate and be sworn in as
Peace Officers and receive a pay raise to the first step of the above
range.
The first permanent assignment
is the Detention Division for a minimum of 18 months. Detention
presents an incredible opportunity to sharpen the skills learned in the
Academy and to develop the communications skills that will prove
beneficial in a law enforcement career. Working Detention prior to patrol
is a tremendous advantage. Deputies become familiar with the criminal
element in a controlled environment.
Specialized assignments available
within the Office of the Sheriff may include the following:
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License: |
Valid
California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License at time of appointment. |
| Education: |
Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D.
equivalency, or high school proficiency certificate. |
| Age: |
At least
20 years, 6 months of age on date of application. No maximum age |
| Citizenship: |
Be a
citizen of the United States. |
| Physical: |
Ability
to meet such health standards as may be established by the County
Medical Consultant.
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| Vision: |
20/200 each eye if wearing soft contact lenses;
corrected to 20/20 each eye. Persons undergoing Radial Keratotomy or
similar surgery are not eligible until one year after surgery. |
| Hearing: |
Must not
have suffered a hearing loss of over 25 decibels in the 500, 1000,
and 2000 frequency range in each ear. |
BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS: (1) a
thorough background investigation, a polygraph examination and
psychological testing shall be conducted to the specification of the State
of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training; and (2)
shall not have been convicted of a felony in this or any other state or in
any federal jurisdiction, or of any offense in any other state or in any
federal jurisdiction, which would have been a felony if committed in this
state.
The testing process takes
approximately two to three months to complete depending on each
applicant's individual background.
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
The written examination consists of 95 multiple choice questions which
cover Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Problem Solving/Reasoning
Ability. Candidates successfully completing the written portion of the
exam will then complete the Physical Agility test, so please bring
appropriate clothing and athletic shoes for this portion of the exam.
AGILITY TEST
You need to be in
good physical condition to complete the Physical Agility test so you
should begin to prepare immediately.
The agility test consists of:
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Drag 165 lb. dummy 30 feet and run back in 15
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Scale a 6-foot wall in 12 seconds |
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Run 500 yards in 1 minute, 45 seconds |
ORAL INTERVIEW
Upon successful completion of the Physical Agility, applicants will be
scheduled for an oral board interview which will evaluate such job related
factors as motivation, interpersonal skills, problem solving ability, use
of sound judgment and oral communication skills.
FINAL TESTING AND FINAL APPOINTMENT
Applicants who pass both the written and oral test
will be placed on the Deputy Sheriff-Recruit eligibility list for six
months. Rank on the list is determined by test score and any veteran’s
credit for which individual competitors may qualify. Applicants’ scores
are grouped into Certification Bands. Scores between 83 to 100 are placed
in Band A, scores between 77 to 82.99 are placed in Band B, and scores
between 70-76.99 are placed in Band C.
Candidates who place in Band A will be notified
and scheduled for further department testing, which includes an agility
test, report writing exercise, additional interviews, polygraph, medical
exam, psychological exam, and complete background investigation in
accordance with standards established by the California Peace Officer
Standards and Training Commission (P.O.S.T.)
Typically, the Sheriff's Office administers two Training Academies per
year; September and April.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE CREDITS
Veterans who have received an honorable
discharge and disabled veterans may be allowed an additional 5% of their
total earned score (providing the exam is
otherwise
successfully completed). To obtain this
credit, veterans MUST provide
a DD214 that indicates the applicant received an honorable discharge or
proof of disability ATTACHED TO THEIR APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF
FILING.
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Salary: |
Deputy Sheriff-Recruits are paid during
their training period at the Basic Academy. Upon successful
completion of Academy training, graduates will be sworn in as Peace
Officers, promoted to Deputy Sheriff, and receive a salary increase
of approximately 25%. Advancement to the higher steps of the Deputy
Sheriff salary range is in accordance with the County Salary
Ordinance and the County Personnel Management Regulations. |
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Incentives: |
After their first year, Deputy Sheriffs
are eligible for an additional pay differential based on P.O.S.T.
Certificates. P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificates earn two and
one-half percent (2 ½ %). P.O.S.T. Advanced Certificates earn an
additional two and one-half percent (2 ½%). Persons speaking a
second language may qualify for bilingual differential pay of $80
per month, in selected positions. |
| Shift Work: |
Deputy Sheriffs work a variety of hours
and shifts depending on the particular assignment, including 3/12,
5/8 and 9/80. Time and one-half
is paid for approved overtime worked. |
| Uniforms: |
Deputy Sheriffs are paid a uniform
allowance of $800 annually. |
| Bilingual Pay: |
$80.00/month is selected positions. |
| Savings: |
A credit union is available
which offers systematic savings and loans at low interest rates.
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| Holidays: |
An average of thirteen (13) paid
holidays per year. |
| Vacation: |
Two (2) weeks vacation each year for
the first five (5) years, three (3) weeks vacation for 5-10, further
increases beyond 10 years. |
| Sick Leave: |
Twelve (12) working days sick leave are
accumulated each year. Credits are accumulated indefinitely. |
| Insurance: |
Prepaid medical and hospital plans
including dental and life insurance are available to employees and
their dependents. Employees may select a health plan, dental plan,
or health and dental plan through CalPers. A term life insurance
policy is included with any health and/or dental plan enrollment. |
| Retirement: |
Approximately 3% per year at age 50.
Deputy Sheriffs are members of the Safety Service Retirement
established under the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 with
reciprocity with PERS.
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-IT IS THE
POLICY OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY NOT TO DISCRIMINATE BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR,
RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL PREFERENCE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR DISABILITY
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff enjoys an outstanding
reputation as one of the most professional, progressive agencies in the
United States. In addition to operating the most innovative detention
facilities in the country, the Office of the Sheriff provides patrol
services throughout the county including five contract cities for which it
provides total police services. Many other specialized assignments are
also available. As a department of nearly 1,000 employees, over 750 of
which are sworn, the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff continues
to grow and progress, providing excellent opportunities in career
development for its deputies.
TO APPLY-SHERIFF’S RECRUITING OFFICE
Applications and information regarding law enforcement employment
opportunities with the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff may be
obtained in person, by mail or phone and from
http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/.
The hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. If
you are interested in law enforcement, and feel you can meet the
challenge, you are encouraged to call or contact the following:
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF – RECRUITING
724 ESCOBAR STREET
MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553
1-877-4-DEPUTY (1-877-433-7889)
Feel free to email us with any question you may have
regarding recruiting, minimum qualifications or the application process
WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE
ENCOURAGED
TO APPLY
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