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Kern County Sheriff's Office - Public Information Officer
Friday April 3rd, 2026 :: 02:01 p.m. PDT

Advisory

HIRING EVENT TOMORROW

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office encourages motivated individuals who are ready to serve their community to attend our Hiring Event this weekend!

Event Details:
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Regional Training Center
962 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m.
Event begins at 8:00 a.m.
Testing begins once seats are filled

Attendees will have the opportunity to complete multiple steps of the hiring process in one location, speak directly with current deputies, and receive application assistance. A Physical Ability Test (PAT) demonstration and voluntary practice session will also be available.

Applicants are encouraged to wear appropriate athletic clothing if participating in the PAT practice and to arrive prepared to complete portions of the hiring process.

Available positions include:
• Deputy Sheriff Trainee
• Detentions Deputy Trainee

Additional recruitment and testing events will be held throughout 2026
June 6
August 1
October 3
December 5

For more information or to apply, visit www.kcsojobs.org.

Address/Location
Kern County Sheriff's Office - Public Information Officer
1350 Norris Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-861-3110

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