Sheriff's Cadet - San Luis Obispo County, CA

The Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce the opportunity  to be considered for the position of Sheriff's Cadet. Successful candidates will be paid as a Sheriff's Cadet and sponsored to attend a basic academy course of study necessary to gain approved Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in order to become a Deputy Sheriff. This recruitment is to send Cadets to the Ventura Academy in April 2025. 

The physical agility component of this recruitment is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Cuesta College. Candidates who successfully pass the physical agility will be invited to take the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written exam on Friday, October 25, 2024. 

The department is hosting a voluntary interview preparation session on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Click here, to learn more about the divisions and units within the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office.
Click here, to view the full job description.
Click here, to learn more about becoming a sworn officer.
Click here, to learn more about the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written exam, including the  Applicant Preparation Guide for the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (pdf) 

Click here, to get more information about employee benefits. 

Starting Salary:
Sheriff’s Cadet - $39.48 per hour 
Deputy Sheriff - $44.07 - $56.24 per hour 
Upon successful academy completion, incumbent is eligible for promotion to Deputy Sheriff with a starting salary of $44.07 per hour.
 
Other Incentives/Benefits:
Cadet:

• One-time $1,200 Uniform allowance upon hire
• Monthly Uniform allowance of $75
• County contribution of up to $1,475 per month toward medical insurance costs

Deputy Sheriff:

• Educational Incentive upon completion of an associate’s degree, bachelor's degree or POST certification
• $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 $1,475 per month toward medical insurance cost

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time