Deputy Sheriff's Recruit

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NOW OFFERING A $10,000 HIRING BONUS Deputy Sheriff Recruit is the entry-level law enforcement position for Alameda County. This classification exists solely for those attending the Sheriff's Office Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certified Academy. Deputy Sheriff Recruit is a classification characterized by assignment to a P.O.S.T. Certified Academy. Under close supervision during this Academy, the Recruit will receive intensive academic instruction in law enforcement combined with rigorous physical fitness training. Upon successful completion of the Academy, recruits will be sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff I. Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency certificate, such as the General Educational Development Certifica...