Deputy Sheriff (Lateral)

About This Role

<p><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/141/jobpostings/image/Office of the Sheriff.JPG" style="width: 300.0px;"></p><p><strong>Bargaining Unit: DSA - DSA - Deputy Sheriff's Sworn Rank &amp; File Unit</strong><br>&nbsp;<br>The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is seeking men and women interested in continuing an exciting and challenging career in law enforcement. Employees in this class perform routine law enforcement, crime prevention and detection, and detention activities in the County Sheriff's Office. Although no law enforcement experience is required for entrance into this class, incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as described below.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>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 four contract cities for which it provides total police services. Many other specialized assignments are also available. As a department of

Requirements

<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><strong>License Required: &nbsp;</strong>Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license will be accepted during the application process.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><strong>Education:&nbsp;</strong>Possession of a United States high school diploma, G. E. D. equivalency, California high school proficiency certificate, or have attained a two-year, four-year or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.&nbsp;The high school shall be a United States public school, an accredited United States Department of Defense high school, or an accredited or