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Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff’s Correctional Deputy Cadet – Unclassified

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office

Recruitment began on

Expires on

Aug. 14, 2026

Position
Under supervision, maintain order and security of inmates within a detention facility, transport from the correctional facilities to and from court, medical facilities, and other locations within and outside the County, supervise a crew of inmates in work projects throughout the County, and assist in the correction of antisocial attitudes and behavior.
 

Specialty assignments include Transportation, Classification, Emergency Response Team, Jail Training Officer, Internal Affairs, Custody Alternative Supervision, Programs, Academy Recruit Training Officer, and many more.

APPLY ONLINE NOW AT:   SHERIFF.SANTACLARACOUNTY.GOV/RECRUITMENT/JOIN-US. Or:

Sheriff’s Correctional Deputy Cadet – Unclassified | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Minimum Requirements​​​​

  • ​21 years of age at the time of appointment.
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
  • High school graduate or pass a high school equivalency test.
  • Never been convicted of a felony.
  • California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
  • Pass a complete background investigation including fingerprints and a search of local, state, and national files for a criminal history.
  • Pass a psychological evaluation and pass a thorough medical examination based on medical standards.

Benefits

  • Salaries range from $ 107,138.17 – max after 5 years and differentials $ 167,118.
  • Career Incentive Pay of up to 7.5% of salary for qualified employees.
  • CalPERS retirement (3% at 50 formula for classic members; 2.7% at 57 for new members).
  • Comprehensive benefits including generous vacation time and medical/dental/vision/life packages.
  • 457(b) deferred compensation plans up to $18,000 per year.
  • Tuition reimbursement for education advancement.
  • 12 double time and a half (2.5x) paid Holidays per year.
  • Bi- Annual uniform allowance.
  • Night shift differential.
  • Bi-Lingual pay.
  • Some specialty assignments qualify for additional compensation.

APPLY ONLINE NOW AT:   SHERIFF.SANTACLARACOUNTY.GOV/RECRUITMENT/JOIN-US. Or:

Sheriff’s Correctional Deputy Cadet – Unclassified | Job Details tab | Career Pages


Meet the Team

Beth Ricca

Beth Ricca, ’94M

Executive Director for Career Development

Jeffrey Mass, ’04, ’17M

Director for Employer Engagement

Harry Termyna, ’19, ’21M

Assistant Director of Career Development;
Adjunct

Rosie Chisolm

Coordinator for Career Engagement

Elizabeth Cotta

Office Coordinator

Contact

Phone (732) 571-3471

Email: careerdevelopment@monmouth.edu

Rebecca Stafford Student Center, First Floor.
400 Cedar Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07726-1898

Hours

  • Monday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Thursday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Friday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.