Deputy Sheriff Recruit is the entry-level law enforcement position for Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. This classification exists solely for those attending the Sheriff’s Office Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S. T.) Certified Academy.
Under close supervision during this Academy, the Recruit will receive intensive academic instruction in law enforcement combined with rigorous physical fitness training. Upon successful completion of the Academy, recruits will be sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff I
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for its law enforcement services, its Regional Training Center, and its Dispatch Unit. The Sheriff of Alameda County is responsible for a vast array of tasks and duties. We have openings in various positions including Sheriff's Service Cadet (College Students - Part-time), Deputy Sheriff's Recruit, Sheriff's Technician, Sheriff's Safety Aide, and Emergency Services Dispatcher (Full-Time + comprehensive and competitive benefits package). Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.