Deputy Sheriff Trainee - Continuous Opening - $15K Signing Bonus

Deputy Sheriff Trainee - Continuous Opening

$15K Signing Bonus Salary $105,809.60 Annually

Location: Napa, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 4003-2026-03-01

Department: Sheriff

Opening Date: March 1, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Benefits: Questions

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 Californias 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 Valleys 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 communitys 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 Sheriffs Department and law enforcement in general on the Countys website Sheriff | Napa County, CA (countyofnapa.org). If you have any questions, please contact the Sheriffs 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. It is your responsibility to locate an agency for the P.O.S.T. Pellet-B testing. Some local testing agencies are listed below:
• Sacramento County Sheriffs Office
• The Academy South Bay Regional Public Safety Training
• It is the applicants responsibility to contact the agency, take the test, and provide the qualifying T-Score results at time of application. Please attach your P.O.S.T Pellet-B T-score with your application
• 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 drivers license. If you are an out-of-state applicant, you must possess a valid drivers license for the state in which you reside but must be able to successfully obtain a California drivers license

ADDITIONAL PAY INCENTIVES

• 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 (Associates or Bachelors) 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. Employees names must be listed on the candidates 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 candidates job duties.
• Bilingual Pay: For bilingual speaking skills are eligible to receive pay upon the recommendation of the hiring manager.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

1. Application review for minimum qualifications will be conducted on a periodic basis.
2. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications must attend the mandatory, in-person Information Session and Physical Agility Test (PAT).
3. 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 Sheriffs Office.
4. The Information Session will consist of a detailed discussion about the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position and the completion of a pre-background questionnaire.
5. The PAT will take place immediately after the information session.
6. Physical Agility Test (PAT) scores from other agencies are not accepted, so please do not submit them.
7. The Physical Agility Test (PAT) will consist of the following:
   • 32-foot dummy drag
   • 500-yard run
   • 6-foot solid wall climb
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   • 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.
   • Human Resources reserve the right to make changes to the recruitment process or the timeline at any time.

   • 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.
     • Felony Disqualification: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029, persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers except as provided under Welfare and Institutions Code, Division 2, Chapter 3, Article 8, Section 1179 (b), or Division 2.5, Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 1772 (b). Except as provided for by these statutes, persons convicted of a felony are not eligible to compete for, or be appointed to, positions in these classes.

     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 Drivers License is required.

     ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

     • Deputy Sheriff Association Benefits Information: Additional benefits information can be found at <https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25883/Benefits-Summary---Safety-Law-Enforcement-Employees 01 Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions.**

     RECRUITMENT PROCESS SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

     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.

     This position requires you to have a valid California drivers license. Do you have a valid California drivers license? If you do not reside in California, do you currently possess a valid drivers 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