Deputy Sheriff Trainee
Deputy Sheriff Trainee is not intended for individuals who have already completed the California POST certified Basic Peace Officer Academy within the last three years. If you are an experienced Peace Officer or a recent academy graduate, please look at and apply to our separate Deputy Sheriff I or II recruitment. When you join the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, you become part of a strong work family that makes a difference in our community. You can also look forward to excellent benefits including: Promotion to Deputy Sheriff I ($89,850-$109,198/year), upon successful completion of the academy Promotion to Deputy Sheriff II ($98,971-$120,280/year), upon successful completion of one year as a Deputy Sheriff I The County pays 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Additional premiums for specialty assignments and POST Intermediate and Advanced Certificates, up to 10% of base salary Bilingual pay for Fluent and Basic proficiency skills set at 90 cents per hour, and 45 cents per hour for Basic speaking level An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment Retirement fully integrated with Social Security