What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee - Continuous Opening - $15K Signing Bonus position at County of Napa?
The Napa Valley
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more Learn more here.
The Position
We appreciate your interest in the profession of Deputy Sheriff. We strongly recommend that you find out as much as you can about the Napa County Sheriff's Department and law enforcement in general on the County's website Sheriff | Napa County, CA (countyofnapa.org).
If you have any questions, please contact the Sheriff's Administrative Lieutenant at 707-253-4501 or sheriff-recruitment@countyofnapa.org for additional information.
Qualifications
HIRING BONUS: Newly hired Deputy Sheriffs may receive a signing bonus of up to $30,000, with the amount determined by their term of service. To qualify, proof of prior service must be submitted within 30 days of hire. Half of the bonus will be paid within the first 3 pay periods, and the remaining half will be paid after successful completion of the probation period or 12 months of employment, whichever comes first, for eligible at-will positions.
LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM: Applicants who attended and received a degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) consisting of a minimum of 60 credits/units at a regionally accredited school by the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions are eligible to receive a payment up to $20,000 (or $30,000 if certified bilingual by Napa County) towards student loan(s). Loans must be existing loans, which the employee can prove they held as of their hire date and was borrowed while attending the accredited institution during the time the degree was earned. All payments will be made directly to the student loan lender once appropriate verifications have been made. In order to be eligible for this loan forgiveness, the employee must have completed five (5) years of satisfactory service with Napa County, without a break in service.
EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: County employees who refer a candidate for Deputy Sheriff Trainee will receive a recruitment bonus of $1,000 upon the successful completion of a one-year probationary period. Employee's names must be listed on the candidate's application prior to submission.
EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT: County employees are eligible for reimbursement up to $1,500 per fiscal year for tuition and books upon successful completion of County approved college or university courses or other courses directly related to the candidate's job duties.
BILINGUAL PAY: For bilingual speaking skills are eligible to receive pay upon the recommendation of the hiring manager.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Physical Agility Test (PAT) will consist of the following:
Example of Duties
The successful candidate will attend the basic Police Academy to prepare and learn the duties and responsibilities for the position of Deputy Sheriff.
The class of Deputy Sheriff Trainee is the beginning of the career ladder of the law enforcement classes. The position is a non-sworn, civilian training classification to be used while incumbents are attending a certified Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Police Academy. The P.O.S.T. approved police academy, as described in and required by Section 832 of California Penal Code, consists of intensive instruction on law enforcement procedures combined with rigorous physical fitness training. Incumbents in this classification receive the same employee benefits as Deputy Sheriff with the exceptions that they will be placed in the miscellaneous retirement category until successful completion of a designated police academy, and as civilian employees, they will not be covered by Government Code Sections 4850 and 3300 through 3311. Upon satisfactory completion of academy training, incumbents will be sworn in as peace officers; placed in the Safety retirement category and appointed to the Deputy Sheriff I classification and begin a one (1) year probationary period.
Entry Level Requirements/Qualifications
Experience And Education
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Experience
None required.
Education
Equivalent to completion of high school. Equivalent to completion of two years of college is highly desired.
License or Certificate*:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position here.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Deputy Sheriff's Association Benefits Information
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO-
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25883/Benefits-Summary---Safety-Law-Enforcement-Employees
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Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.
Applicants must be at least 20 1/2 years of age or older at the time the application is submitted. Are you currently at least 20 1/2 years of age or older?
In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. There are no specific citizenship requirements. Are you eligible to work in the United States under federal law?
To qualify for this position it will be necessary for you to agree to an extensive background investigation which will include criminal history, drug and alcohol use, financial history, contacts with current and prior employers, interview with friends, neighbors, polygraph, etc. Regarding the extensive background investigation information above, is there anything that might be discovered that you would like to disclose that you feel might jeopardize your chances of moving forward in the process? Please do not disclose any medical information.
If you answered "yes" to question # 4, please explain in detail and provide dates.
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This position requires you to have a valid California driver's license. Do you have a valid California driver's license? If you do not reside in California, do you currently possess a valid driver's license for the state in which you reside?
Do you understand that if you are a successful candidate for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position, and if you are successful in completing the Police Academy; as a Deputy Sheriff I you will be required to work nights, including graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays and irregular hours?
Are you Bilingual (Spanish)?
If you answered "yes" to question #8, please select all that apply. *A Bilingual assessment taken (and successfully passed) through Napa County must be taken in order to be certified bilingual. The Sheriff's Department will determine the need for bilingual Deputy Sheriffs.
Have you attached your current POST Pellet-B T-Score of 42 higher to your application?
If you answered "no" to question 10, do you understand that applications submitted without this documentation are considered incomplete and will be rejected without further review.
Were you referred to this position by a current Napa County employee?
If you answered "yes" to Question #12, please provide the name of the Napa County employee who referred you below (please only enter one employee name).
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Were you referred to this position by "Join Napa County Sheriff" career page?
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more Learn more here.
The Position
We appreciate your interest in the profession of Deputy Sheriff. We strongly recommend that you find out as much as you can about the Napa County Sheriff's Department and law enforcement in general on the County's website Sheriff | Napa County, CA (countyofnapa.org).
If you have any questions, please contact the Sheriff's Administrative Lieutenant at 707-253-4501 or sheriff-recruitment@countyofnapa.org for additional information.
Qualifications
- You must have a verifiable P.O.S.T Pellet-B T-Score of 42 or higher that has been issued no earlier than one year before and must be attached with your application.
- Sacramento County Sheriff's Office
- The Academy South Bay Regional Public Safety Training
- Pursuant to California Senate Bill 960, effective January 1, 2023, it is no longer required for peace officers to either be a citizen of the United States or be a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship; instead, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- You must be at least 20 1/2 years of age at the time of your application submission.
- You must have a valid California driver's license. If you are an out-of-state applicant, you must possess a valid driver's license for the state in which you reside but must be able to successfully obtain a California driver's license.
HIRING BONUS: Newly hired Deputy Sheriffs may receive a signing bonus of up to $30,000, with the amount determined by their term of service. To qualify, proof of prior service must be submitted within 30 days of hire. Half of the bonus will be paid within the first 3 pay periods, and the remaining half will be paid after successful completion of the probation period or 12 months of employment, whichever comes first, for eligible at-will positions.
LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM: Applicants who attended and received a degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) consisting of a minimum of 60 credits/units at a regionally accredited school by the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions are eligible to receive a payment up to $20,000 (or $30,000 if certified bilingual by Napa County) towards student loan(s). Loans must be existing loans, which the employee can prove they held as of their hire date and was borrowed while attending the accredited institution during the time the degree was earned. All payments will be made directly to the student loan lender once appropriate verifications have been made. In order to be eligible for this loan forgiveness, the employee must have completed five (5) years of satisfactory service with Napa County, without a break in service.
EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: County employees who refer a candidate for Deputy Sheriff Trainee will receive a recruitment bonus of $1,000 upon the successful completion of a one-year probationary period. Employee's names must be listed on the candidate's application prior to submission.
EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT: County employees are eligible for reimbursement up to $1,500 per fiscal year for tuition and books upon successful completion of County approved college or university courses or other courses directly related to the candidate's job duties.
BILINGUAL PAY: For bilingual speaking skills are eligible to receive pay upon the recommendation of the hiring manager.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
- Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis, with the next review scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2026. Please note that dates for the Information Session, Physical Agility Test, and Oral Panel Examination are currently tentative. Qualified candidates will receive specific times, locations, and confirmed dates once finalized.
- Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications must attend the mandatory, in-person Information Session and Physical Agility Test (PAT). Applicants will receive a subsequent email invitation to sign up for the Information Session and Physical Agility Test once a date has been established by the Sheriff's Office. The Information Session will consist of a detailed discussion about the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position and the completion of a pre-background questionnaire.
The Physical Agility Test (PAT) will consist of the following:
- 32-foot dummy drag
- 500-yard run
- 6-foot solid wall climb
- Applicants who successfully complete the Informational Session (including the pre-background questionnaire) and the Physical Agility Test, will be invited to participate in the Oral Panel Interviews.
- The dates for Oral Panel Interviews will be provided with advanced notice.
Example of Duties
The successful candidate will attend the basic Police Academy to prepare and learn the duties and responsibilities for the position of Deputy Sheriff.
The class of Deputy Sheriff Trainee is the beginning of the career ladder of the law enforcement classes. The position is a non-sworn, civilian training classification to be used while incumbents are attending a certified Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Police Academy. The P.O.S.T. approved police academy, as described in and required by Section 832 of California Penal Code, consists of intensive instruction on law enforcement procedures combined with rigorous physical fitness training. Incumbents in this classification receive the same employee benefits as Deputy Sheriff with the exceptions that they will be placed in the miscellaneous retirement category until successful completion of a designated police academy, and as civilian employees, they will not be covered by Government Code Sections 4850 and 3300 through 3311. Upon satisfactory completion of academy training, incumbents will be sworn in as peace officers; placed in the Safety retirement category and appointed to the Deputy Sheriff I classification and begin a one (1) year probationary period.
Entry Level Requirements/Qualifications
- Must be able to provide proof of successful completion of a P.O.S.T. entry level law enforcement written exam with a minimum T-Score of 42 or above at time of application.
- Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D.
- Must be able to provide proof of age requirement which is 21 years of age. Must be at least 20 1/2 years of age at the time of application.
- Must be able to work holidays, weekends, graveyard shifts and irregular hours.
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation and polygraph.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and psychiatric evaluation.
Experience And Education
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Experience
None required.
Education
Equivalent to completion of high school. Equivalent to completion of two years of college is highly desired.
License or Certificate*:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
- Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position here.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code
- 3101.)
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Deputy Sheriff's Association Benefits Information
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO-
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25883/Benefits-Summary---Safety-Law-Enforcement-Employees
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Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.
- Yes
- No
Applicants must be at least 20 1/2 years of age or older at the time the application is submitted. Are you currently at least 20 1/2 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. There are no specific citizenship requirements. Are you eligible to work in the United States under federal law?
- Yes
- No
To qualify for this position it will be necessary for you to agree to an extensive background investigation which will include criminal history, drug and alcohol use, financial history, contacts with current and prior employers, interview with friends, neighbors, polygraph, etc. Regarding the extensive background investigation information above, is there anything that might be discovered that you would like to disclose that you feel might jeopardize your chances of moving forward in the process? Please do not disclose any medical information.
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to question # 4, please explain in detail and provide dates.
06
This position requires you to have a valid California driver's license. Do you have a valid California driver's license? If you do not reside in California, do you currently possess a valid driver's license for the state in which you reside?
- Yes
- No
Do you understand that if you are a successful candidate for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position, and if you are successful in completing the Police Academy; as a Deputy Sheriff I you will be required to work nights, including graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays and irregular hours?
- Yes
- No
Are you Bilingual (Spanish)?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to question #8, please select all that apply. *A Bilingual assessment taken (and successfully passed) through Napa County must be taken in order to be certified bilingual. The Sheriff's Department will determine the need for bilingual Deputy Sheriffs.
- Read
- Write
- Speak
Have you attached your current POST Pellet-B T-Score of 42 higher to your application?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "no" to question 10, do you understand that applications submitted without this documentation are considered incomplete and will be rejected without further review.
- Yes
- No
Were you referred to this position by a current Napa County employee?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to Question #12, please provide the name of the Napa County employee who referred you below (please only enter one employee name).
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Were you referred to this position by "Join Napa County Sheriff" career page?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
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