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Sheriff's Lieutenant

Kern County
Bakersfield, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2026
Position Information

Examinations

Oral Exam (Weight 100%) : Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral exam.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards

Two (2) years of experience as a Kern County Sheriff's Sergeant AND eligible for a Supervisory Certificate awarded by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission for the State of California or five (5) years as a Kern County Sheriff's Sergeant.

Full Job Description: Sheriff's Lieutenant

All covered employees within this bargaining unit who have successfully achieved the P.O.S.T. Management Certificate shall be eligible for a special allowance pay equivalent to 5% of the employee's bi-weekly base salary.

About Kern County

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.

Additional Information

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.

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. The seven pillars of the ideal candidate include: Integrity & Honesty, Decision Making & Judgment, Social & Cultural Sensitivity, Stress Tolerance, Conscientiousness, Interpersonal Skills, and Communication Skills.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page .

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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