Job Description

This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at anytime without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged.

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office has an exciting opportunity to join their team of sworn professionals as a Deputy Sheriff. This opportunity is for individuals who are in the process of obtaining or have successfully completed a Commission on Peace Officer Standard (POST) certified, regular basic course within the last three years.  

As a Deputy Sheriff with the County of San Luis Obispo, you are responsible for patrolling assigned areas for the maintenance of order and the protection of life and property. This involves a wide variety of activities included, but not limited to, reporting to scenes of disturbances, accidents, or reported crimes, making preliminary investigations, issuing citations, and arresting lawless persons. Additionally, you are involved in serving warrants and other legal papers, escorting and transporting criminals and psychopathic persons, and participating in raids. In this role, you may act as bailiff in Superior Court or in Municipal Court. Under general supervision, perform varied law enforcement duties and perform other related work as required.

Typical Tasks and Representative Duties
(Not in order of importance)

• Patrol assigned areas for the maintenance of order and the protection of life and property;
• Report to scenes of disturbances, accidents, or reported crimes, and make preliminary investigations, issue citations, arrest lawless persons, or take other appropriate action;
• Protect and collect evidence;
• Enforce laws and ordinances, and assist other law enforcement agencies;
• Receive and transmit radio messages; use computer applications;
• Serve warrants and other legal papers;
• Escort and transport criminals and psychopathic persons;
• Participate in raids; testify in court; and may act as bailiff in Superior Court;
• Receive, search, book, photograph, fingerprint, and guard prisoners that are incarcerated by the Sheriff's Office;
• Perform identification record keeping duties;
• Use firearms and other devices for personal security and protection of others;
• Preserve law and order, and apprehend criminals;
• Give assistance to distressed persons, and administer first aid;
• Assist in Coroner investigations;
• Prepare reports and keep record of activities.

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Starting Salary:

Deputy Sheriff - $47.13 - $60.15 per hour 

Other Incentives/Benefits:

• Educational Incentive upon completion of an associate’s degree, bachelor's degree or POST certification
• $1,200 for uniform purchase upon hire
• $1,500 Safety Equipment allowance upon hire
• Bilingual incentive pay and bilingual hiring bonus
• Differential Pay (5% evening, 10% night)
• County contribution of up to $1,655 per month toward medical insurance costs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS



Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school or possession of a general education development test certificate indicating high school graduation level or its equivalent as determined by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Proof of minimum educational requirement may be required.

Applicants must be in the process of obtaining or have successfully completed a Commission on Peace Officer Standard (POST) certified, regular basic course within the last three years. Proof of graduation from a POST academy or current POST basic certification is required prior to appointment.

Licenses and Certificates: A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. A valid CALIFORNIA driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at  hr@co.slo.ca.us . Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

 
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website a t .

The Recruitment Process:

• Application screenings will be conducted to determine if candidates meet the minimum qualifications for the position as outlined in the job posting.
• A   physical agility test and panel interview will be required as part of the exam process.
• Candidates must pass BOTH the physical agility test and panel interview to be placed on the list of those eligible to move to the next step in the hiring process.

The Physical Agility Test consists of four (4) events as follows:

• 550 Yard Run
• Push-Ups
• Sit-Ups
• Pull-Ups

All events are scored individually, however, points are cumulative for these exercises. If you are less successful in one event, you can make up points in other events by completing more repetitions. More information is listed below in regard to each event and scoring.

Event 1 - 550 Yard Run: 165 seconds or less target time.

Event 2 - Push-Ups:  Two (2) minute max time limit for as many as you can do with proper form. During the exercise you can only rest in "plank" position; plank must have proper form; knees cannot touch the ground.

Event 3 - Sit-Ups: Two (2) minute max time limit for as many as you can do with proper form. During the exercise, arms must be behind the head or crossed over the chest; candidate can rest in up position.

Event 4 - Pull-Ups: Must attempt at least one (1) unassisted rep starting in "hang" position; candidate can rest in "hang" position; kipping is permitted.  Note: If you attempt the pull-up and are not able to complete it, you do have that ability to make up those points with the push-ups and sit-ups.

Since one of the events involves running, you can prepare for the test by practicing both short sprints and longer runs.

The other three events involve upper body and core strength. It is possible to condition yourself for these by doing similar total body exercises.

As mentioned above, scores are cumulative for all events. The scoring system below can be used to determine different exercise combinations that will yield a passing score for the physical agility exam. Candidates  must attain a cumulative score of 30 in order to pass.  Please note that the scores reflected below will be used for this recruitment, however, are subject to change at any time. Please do not refer to this chart for future recruitments. Scores will be reposted with each recruitment to be sure candidates are receiving the most up to date information available.

** 30 Point Minimum Passing Score ** 

Push-Up	Sit-Up	Pull-Up
1-4 = 3	>10 = 0	1 = 6
5-7 = 4	11-17 = 1	2-4 = 7
8-10 = 5	18-22 = 2	5-7 = 8
11-13 = 6	23-27 = 3	7+ = 9
14-16 = 7	28-32 = 4
17+ = 9	33-38 = 6
39-44= 8
45+ = 9

550-YARD RUN
Conversion of Time to Points
Time (Seconds)	Points	Time (Seconds)	Points
53	to	55.8	50	126.5	to	129.3	25
55.9	to	58.7	49	129.4	to	132.3	24
58.8	to	61.7	48	132.4	to	135.2	23
61.8	to	64.6	47	135.3	to	138.1	22
64.7	to	67.6	46	138.2	to	141.1	21
67.7	to	70.5	45	141.2	to	144	20
70.6	to	73.5	44	144.1	to	147	19
73.6	to	76.4	43	147.1	to	149.9	18
76.5	to	79.3	42	150	to	152.8	17
79.4	to	82.3	41	152.9	to	155.8	16
82.4	to	85.2	40	155.9	to	158.7	15
85.3	to	88.2	39	158.8	to	161.7	14
88.3	to	91.1	38	161.8	to	164.6	13
91.2	to	94	37	164.7	to	167.5	12
94.1	to	97	36	167.6	to	170.5	11
97.1	to	99.9	35	170.6	to	173.4	10
100	to	102.9	34	173.5	to	176.4	9
103	to	105.8	33	176.5	to	179.3	8
105.9	to	108.7	32	179.4	to	182.2	7
108.8	to	111.7	31	182.3	to	185.2	6
111.8	to	114.6	30	185.3	to	188.1	5
114.7	to	117.6	29	188.2	to	191.1	4
117.7	to	120.5	28	191.2	to	194	3
120.6	to	123.4	27	194.1	to	196.9	2
123.5	to	126.4	26	197	to	199.9	1

Age :   All applicants must be 21 years of age or older with the following exception: Persons 20 years of age, but less than 21, may apply but may not be appointed until they reach 21 years of age. Proof of minimum age requirements may be required.



General: Must meet the minimum peace officer standards as specified in California Government Code sections 1029 and 1031.



Character :  Good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation. No conviction by any State, the Federal Government or a foreign government of a crime which could have been punishable by imprisonment in a Federal Penitentiary or a State prison.

Background Investigation :

To accept a position with the Sheriff's Office, you must successfully complete a Sheriff's Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list: 

• Any felony conviction
• Recent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adult
• Poor employment history
• Any sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugs
• Recent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substance
• Poor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidents
• Recent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adult
• Any act of domestic violence, as defined by law
• Any crime committed against a child
• Behavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class 
• Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process 

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