Kern County Sheriff’s Office is taking the show on the road and heading to The Centre in Santa Clarita located at 20880 Centre Point Parkway for a HIRING EVENT on Thursday, August 24, 2023, from 2pm – 6pm.
KCSO invitees you to apply!! Whether you have experience and are looking for a more supportive community or you’re looking to start you career in law enforcement, KCSO IS HOME! Affordable cost of living, hiring bonuses, and a supportive community are the recipe for YOUR FUTURE!
Required testing for Deputy Sheriff and Detentions Deputy will be held on site on a first come, first serve basis at 3pm.
Learn about the hiring bonuses, speak with background investigators, and GET TO KNOW your new coworkers!!
Incentives include:
- $25,000 Lateral Bonus- Non-pensionable payable in full upon appointment, offered to laterals appointed as Deputy Sheriffs. Must possess a Basic POST certificate and have 1 year of law enforcement service experience, subject to the completion of a 5-year term of service as a Deputy Sheriff rank or higher.
- $15,000 New Hire Bonus Non-pensionable payable in full upon appointment, subject to the completion of a 5-year term of service as a Deputy Sheriff rank or higher.
- $5000 Relocation Bonus Stipend Paid only for those relocating more than 50 miles.
- $2,000 Per Month Housing Allowance Offered to sworn Deputy Sheriffs, Senior Deputy Sheriffs, and Sergeants who verify housing and are assigned to Kern Valley, Mojave, Boron, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, and Frazier Park.
- KCERA retirement 2% @ 50 with max of 2.62%@55
- Personal Patrol Vehicle Program (Upon assignment to Patrol)
- Up to 10% Longevity Pay Dependent upon years of law enforcement service
