Sheriff's Deputy Trainee

NOTICE OF CHANGE CLOSES 12/18/26 AT 5:00 PM PST

To learn more about the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office , please visit our website at www.SBSheriff.org

TO APPLY visit www.SBCountyjobs.com

We are accepting applications to fill vacancies in All Locations throughout the County of Santa Barbara for the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office .

The list established will be used to fill current and future vacancies at All Locations (separate lists for different locations will not be established). Candidates must be willing to accept an assignment at any location throughout Santa Barbara County.

POSITION : Under immediate supervision, to attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Academy to receive instruction designed to qualify trainees for the class of Sheriff's Deputy; and in a non-sworn capacity to perform other duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a trainee-level class, and incumbents are expected to successfully complete the Law Enforcement Recruit Academy and receive the recommendation of the Sheriff and promote to Sheriff’s Deputy or be terminated from the position.

Highlighted County of Santa Barbara Employee Benefits and Compensation

Benefits and Wellness Plans -Medical/Dental/Vision CLICK HERE Compensation Summary CLICK HERE Retirement Plan: CLICK HERE • For more information on our retirement plans, R etirement reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, 1937 Act plans, and more. *Please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions.

• Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment • Sick Leave: 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement • Paid Holidays: 13 days per year • Education Incentive Allowance and Tuition Reimbursement may be available • Uniform Allowance for $825 per year (see MOU) In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS: • A reputation for honesty and trustworthiness • Integrity, good moral character • Initiative, drive, and self-motivation • Strong team approach • Dependability • Good judgment under pressure • Effective communication skills

BACKGROUND DISQUALIFIERS : • An admission of having committed any act amounting to a felony within five years in California, or in another state which would be classified as a felony in California • An adult felony conviction in California, or with a conviction for an offense in another state which would be classified as a felony in California • Currently on Probation or Parole • Adult felony and/or misdemeanor conviction(s) may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and how recent • Conviction of/or sustained petitions for any sex crime • Recent use and/or possession of illegal drugs; Failure to reveal prior use will be disqualifying • Unfavorable work history • Poor credit history • History of committing domestic violence • Dishonesty or failure to reveal pertinent information