What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Deputy Sheriff - Department Promotional - Sheriff position at Kern County?
This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open to eligible employees of the Kern County Sheriff's Office who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.
Examination Schedule:
- Written Exam: April 16, 2025
- Oral Exam: should an oral exam be warranted; qualified candidates will be notified five days prior to the examination.
Examinations:
Written Examination (Weight 40%): May include knowledge of investigative techniques; rules of evidence and court procedures; report writing, applicable federal, state and local codes and ordinances relating to law enforcement; legal papers, and other relevant subjects.
Additional Suggested Study References:
- Police Report Language Skills: Legal Spelling and Sentence Ordering
- California Peace Officer Legal Sourcebook
- Effective Supervisory Practices. ICMA, 5th Edition (2013).
- Criminal Investigation. Orthmann, C.H., and Hess, K. M., Delmar Cengage Learning, 11th Edition (2017).
The test items will not necessarily be taken directly from this reference, but the content of the text covers some topic areas of the exam.
Oral Examination (Weight 60%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.
If the number of applicants successful on the written examination is insufficient to merit an oral exam, the written exam shall be weighted 100%.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
If the number of applicants successful on the written examination is insufficient to merit an oral exam, the written exam shall be weighted 100%.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date(s)/time(s)/location(s) without exception.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:
Two (2) years of continuous experience as a Kern County Deputy Sheriff within the last two years AND successful completion of the Kern County Sheriff's Field Training Program.
Full Job Description for: Senior Deputy Sheriff
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
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Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
This position works within the Kern County Sheriff's Office. For more information about the department, please view their website here.
Kern County Sheriff’s Office will seek and retain qualified individuals who maintain a high moral character, are ethical in all facets of life, and are trustworthy and professional when serving our community. To learn more about the 7 pillars of the ideal candidate please click here.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Salary : $7,256 - $8,672
