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Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Academy recruits FOM

 

Deputy Sheriff Trainee (DST) is an entry level non-sworn training position.

DST's are required to attend a paid 26 week P.O.S.T. Certified Sheriffs Training Academy, plus a 2-week training academy. In the Academy, DSTs will develop the minimum skills required for entry into a Law Enforcement career as a Deputy Sheriff. The DST will be trained in California Criminal and Civil Law and the Orange County Sheriff Department's Policies and Procedures. Promotion to Deputy Sheriff I is based on satisfactory evaluations, graduation from the Academy and Academy Staff recommendations.

Upon successful completion of the Sheriffs Training Academy, DSTs become certified sworn peace officers of the State of California and the County of Orange.

Deputy Sheriff Trainee Salary: $40.22/hour, $ 83,657.00 annually 

For more information on how to get started, contact:  (714) 834-5858 or recruiting@ocsheriff.gov.

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