Correctional Deputy Trainee/Deputy Sheriff Trainee
County of Riverside
Location: Riverside, CA 92501, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Thursday, 02 July 2026
Valid Through: Saturday, 01 August 2026
Job Description
County of Riverside is hiring a Correctional Deputy Trainee/Deputy Sheriff Trainee in Riverside, CA. This is a full-time position.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting for Correctional Deputy Trainees and Deputy Sheriff Trainees to be assigned throughout Riverside County.
Correctional Deputy Trainee Series
Correctional Deputy Trainee
(While in the 12-week academy)
Correctional Deputy I
(Upon successful completion of the academy)
Correctional Deputy II
(Upon successful completion of an 18-month probationary period)
$28.93 Hourly
$30.52 - $37.14 Hourly
$33.49 - $46.62 Hourly
$5, 014.46 Monthly
$5, 290.53 - $6, 437.31 Monthly
$5, 805.31 - $8, 080.22 Monthly
$60, 173.57 Annually
$63, 486.36 - $77, 247.77 Annually
$69, 663.67 - $96, 962.67 Annually
Deputy Sheriff Trainee Series
Deputy Sheriff Trainee
(While in the 6-month academy)
Deputy Sheriff
(Upon successful completion of the academy)
$39.35 - $51.64 Hourly
$42.35 - $64.75 Hourly
$6, 819.82 - $8, 951.34 Monthly
$7, 340.41 - $11, 223.90 Monthly
$81, 837.82 - $107, 416.03 Annually
$88, 084.95 - $134, 686.79 Annually
Meet the Team!
The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, with a staff of over 3, 600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7, 300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self. For more information on essential duties and examination requirements, please select the respective position:
Correctional Deputy Trainee
Deputy Sheriff Trainee
***Laterals and Pre-Service Click Here !***
This application is for Trainee positions only. If you are applying as a Lateral or Pre-Service, do not submit this application. Instead, please review the qualifications and submit your application here . Education: Graduation from a U.S. high school, possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. examination.
License: Possession of a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
Legality for Employment: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
AND
CORRECTIONAL DEPUTY TRAINEE
Age: Must be at least 18 years old by application date.
OR
DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE
Age: Must be at least 20 years and 9 months old at the start of the academy.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE APPLICATION PROCESSOnline Application via Government Jobs Written Examination (unproctored, computerized assessment) Physical Agility Test (PAT) Pre-Background Questionnaire Background Application via eSOPH Extensive Background Investigation, including interview Polygraph Examination Pre-Employment Psychological Assessment Medical Exam, including a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening (refusal to submit to testing or positive results for drugs, alcohol, or unexplained legal prescription drugs is an automatic disqualification).
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all the steps listed above. If offered employment, candidates will be referred to complete their academy training at the Ben Clark Training Center.For questions regarding this recruitmentPlease contact the Human Resources Public Safety Recruiting Team at 888-564-6773, Option 6, or HRSheriffRecruiter@rivco.org . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
Correctional Deputy Trainee Series
Correctional Deputy Trainee
(While in the 12-week academy)
Correctional Deputy I
(Upon successful completion of the academy)
Correctional Deputy II
(Upon successful completion of an 18-month probationary period)
$28.93 Hourly
$30.52 - $37.14 Hourly
$33.49 - $46.62 Hourly
$5, 014.46 Monthly
$5, 290.53 - $6, 437.31 Monthly
$5, 805.31 - $8, 080.22 Monthly
$60, 173.57 Annually
$63, 486.36 - $77, 247.77 Annually
$69, 663.67 - $96, 962.67 Annually
Deputy Sheriff Trainee Series
Deputy Sheriff Trainee
(While in the 6-month academy)
Deputy Sheriff
(Upon successful completion of the academy)
$39.35 - $51.64 Hourly
$42.35 - $64.75 Hourly
$6, 819.82 - $8, 951.34 Monthly
$7, 340.41 - $11, 223.90 Monthly
$81, 837.82 - $107, 416.03 Annually
$88, 084.95 - $134, 686.79 Annually
Meet the Team!
The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, with a staff of over 3, 600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7, 300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self. For more information on essential duties and examination requirements, please select the respective position:
Correctional Deputy Trainee
Deputy Sheriff Trainee
***Laterals and Pre-Service Click Here !***
This application is for Trainee positions only. If you are applying as a Lateral or Pre-Service, do not submit this application. Instead, please review the qualifications and submit your application here . Education: Graduation from a U.S. high school, possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. examination.
License: Possession of a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
Legality for Employment: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
AND
CORRECTIONAL DEPUTY TRAINEE
Age: Must be at least 18 years old by application date.
OR
DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE
Age: Must be at least 20 years and 9 months old at the start of the academy.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE APPLICATION PROCESS
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all the steps listed above. If offered employment, candidates will be referred to complete their academy training at the Ben Clark Training Center.For questions regarding this recruitmentPlease contact the Human Resources Public Safety Recruiting Team at 888-564-6773, Option 6, or HRSheriffRecruiter@rivco.org . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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