Candidates must qualify under one (1) of the following two options:
OPTION 1:
Education: Currently enrolled or accepted in a Basic Police Academy certified by the State of California, Department of Justice, the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
OPTION 2:
Experience: Current employment within the Fresno County Sheriff's Department.
Education: Currently enrolled or accepted in a Basic Police Academy certified by the State of California, Department of Justice, the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
In addition to the above listed options, candidates must also possess the following:
Age: At least twenty (20) years of age.
License: Possession of a valid class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Possession of a valid class "B" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.
Note: Incumbents enrolled in a Basic Police Academy, who fail to successfully complete or maintain minimum levels of proficiency at all levels of training, will be terminated. Additionally, permanent status may not be obtained in this classification. Incumbents must transition to Deputy Sheriff I - Court Services or Deputy Sheriff II within three (3) months of completing a Basic Police Academy or separate from County service.
Note: Applications must be submitted online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
HOW TO APPLY:
Online: Applications can be found at:
Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of work experience) may result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. Mail from Human Re sources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address).
If you submit your application online, once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to:
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The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Analyst: Zachary Carter