The
Kern County
Sheriff’s Office
A great career awaits you!
We’re looking for leaders who want to join our winning team in providing the finest law enforcement services to the people of Kern County, California.
The Kern County Sheriff's Office
A Great Career Awaits YouWe’re looking for leaders who want to join our winning team in providing the finest law enforcement services to the people of Kern County, California.
Our Badge is a Symbol of Public Trust and Professionalism
Every member of our team has earned the right to wear our badge. Many people want to wear it, but only a few have earned it.
If you are a mature, motivated, ethically sound individual who wants to join a team of like-minded people, then a career with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office might be the place for you.
Take a look throughout our website, ask questions of our recruiters, and get an in-depth look of our office and team members by following us on social media. Then you’ll know if KCSO is where you need to be.
You Have Options With KCSO
From Deputy Sheriff to mechanics, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office has employment opportunities that need to be fulfilled by great people.
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We have exciting employment opportunities waiting to be filled by exceptional individuals like you. Join us at one of our hiring events and embark on a fulfilling career with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.
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Watch what we do and hear why our team members are proud to call KCSO their home.
Donny Youngblood
Sheriff | Coroner | Public Administrator
Like our unique red patch, our Sheriff’s Office is uniquely different than others. You can become a Deputy Sheriff, Detentions Deputy, or any one of our numerous civilian classifications. We also offer a transition program to allow you to move between classifications. Our over 8000 sq. miles has 13 substations where we want you to live and serve our communities. In fact, we will pay you an extra $2000 a month to live in select substation response areas. We have substations from mountains, to lakes, to the high desert. If aviation is for you, we train our own pilots to fly our 8 different aircraft. We offer great promotional opportunities that allow us to help you be the best you can be. We love our organization and invite you to explore our website to see if it’s a fit for you. We live in a county where our residents greatly appreciate us and we them. Take a look at us, we really want you to become a part of our community and family. If you have questions, call any of us and we will answer. From the Sheriff down, we await your call!!
Donny Youngblood
Sheriff, Kern County Sheriff’s Office
Great Benefits & Incentives
Take a look at what we offer and you’ll see we’re competitive, if not better, than other employers!
Recruitment & Retention Bonus*
Lateral Bonus*
Relocation Bonus*
Monthly Housing Allowance*
%
Shift Differential Pay
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POST Certificate Pay*
*Certain conditions apply. Read further details in the job details on this website or the Kern County Jobs Website.
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Today members of the Crisis Negotiations Team participated in the 10th Annual Stop Out Suicide Walk at The Park at Riverwalk. Crisis Negotiators communicate and attempt to de-escalate subjects that are in crisis, suicidal, or suffering from mental illness. CNT is dedicated as a team to do everything in power to gain a peaceful and safe resolution. Suicide is something that has effected every member of our Negotiations Team. #suicidepreventionmonth #crisisnegotiation
Over Labor Day weekend KCSO OHV team deployed new Honda Talon side by sides. Deputies responded to a report of stranded motorcyclists in the Mojave mountains. The riders were located and safely taken out of the area and given a ride home. Our OHV team also responded to a lost juvenile in the Dove Springs OHV area. It was reported that the juvenile was riding alone and missing for about 3 hours. He was more than 6 miles from camp in 103-degree weather. KCSO Air Unit and OHV team were able to locate and safely return the juvenile to his family.
KCSO is looking to hire civilians in multiple positions including:
✅Autopsy Assistant
✅ Deputy Coroner
✅ Dispatch Assistant
✅ Dispatcher
✅ Records Specialist
✅ Sheriff’s Support Tech
✅ Sheriff’s Support Specialist
✅ and MORE!
Stop by and see us at an upcoming civilian hiring event!
🗓️Thursday, August 29
⏰ 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 County Administrative Building , 1115 Truxtun Ave
Start your future career NOW by applying at KCSOJOBS.org
There was a great turn out at the fundraiser game! Deputies participated in a friendly soccer game against Buttonwillow’s Futbol Club to help the kids raise money for their local team. #community #communitypartnership #soccer #futbol ⚽️🥅
Lamont Narcotics Sales Arrest
On Thursday, August 22, 2024, at approximately 3:00 pm, deputies from the Lamont Substation response area located and arrested Jesus Campana, a 35-year-old male from Lamont, on an active felony arrest warrant in the 7900 Alden Street in Lamont. A search warrant was served at Campana’s residence. During the service of the search warrant, Lamont deputies located over two pounds of a suspected controlled substance, a loaded firearm and evidence of drug sales including large sums of US currency.
Campana was arrested and booked into the Kern County Jail for Possession of a Controlled substance while Armed, Keep a Place for Narcotic Sales, Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and his active felony arrest warrant.
Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation (2024-00087066) is requested to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at (661) 861-3110 or Secret Witness at (661) 322-4040.
Saturday 8/24/24 at 10 am at Buttonwillow Park, BWFC invites you to support a fundraiser to help the kids of Buttonwillow afford uniforms, season fees for their soccer team. Enjoy a fun game of futbol ⚽️🥅, watch some of our deputies play to support a great cause!#community #soccer #futbol #lawenforcement
Rural Crime Investigations Unit recovers 10 stolen vehicles, including farm equipment. 2 arrested.
On 8/19/24, KCSO Rural Crime Investigations Unit received a call from a local farmer in the south area of the county to report a tractor and diesel trap wagon being stolen from his property.
Rural Crime Unit’s investigation and were led to the 3300 block of Di Giorgio Road, which is located west of Lamont. Rural Crime Detectives obtained further evidence and authored a search warrant for the property. While executing the search warrant, Rural Crime Detectives, along with members from the California Highway Patrol Auto Theft Task Force, located the stolen tractor and diesel trap wagon partially hidden behind other tank trailers. Detectives located a stolen flatbed trailer and a stolen Kawasaki Mule, both reported stolen to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. As the search continued, Rural Crime Detectives located a 42’ travel trailer and a box truck stolen out of Riverside, a Chevrolet truck reported stolen out of Fresno, and another flatbed trailer stolen from Visalia.
Rural Crime Detectives were able to identify PEDRO BERUMEN CORONADO (39), of Lamont, as the suspect. Coronado had a felony warrant out of Tulare County for similar charges and was out on bail.
On 8/20/24, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Rural Crime Detectives located Coronado in the 10500 block of San Diego Street, in Lamont. Coronado led detectives on a short foot pursuit and was located in the backyard of his residence. Detectives authored a search warrant and located another stolen vehicle from Riverside County. During the investigation, Coronado’s son, PEDRO CORONADO Jr. (18), interfered with the investigation and was ultimately arrested.
Coronado was booked at the Kern County Jail for Operating chop shop, 2 counts of Grand theft agricultural equipment, 9 counts of Possession of stolen vehicle, and Resisting arrest. Coronado Jr. was booked for Obstructing an investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Rural Crime Investigations Unit at (661)392-6093 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (661)322-4040.
Happy Senior Citizens Day from Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Today we want to appreciate and care for all of our community, especially those who cared for us. #community #loveyourjob
On August 14, 2024, deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Gang Suppression Unit, completed a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle in the 900 block of Flower Street. During the investigation, deputies located approximately 547 grams of methamphetamine, ammunition and indicia for the sales of narcotics. The driver of the vehicle, Louie Garcia, 45, was arrested and booked into the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Lerdo Justice Facility, for the following charges: possession and transportation of a controlled substance for the purpose of sales, felon in possession of ammunition and participation in a criminal street gang.
In the last couple of weeks we’ve had to pull two vessels out of Buena Vista Lake. We would like to remind the community to remember that all passengers have life vests and a life preserve before heading out on the water. 🛟Everyone in these photos was rescued and no injuries were reported. They sunk due to engine failure and a possible missing plug. Lastly, remember that the water is a no parking zone! 🚧
SAVE THE DATE! Our Annual National Night Out/ Trick or Treat Event has outgrown the park area at KCSO HQ so we’re taking the show to STRAMLER PARK! We’ll see you Thursday, October 17 for a fun evening filled with demos of our specialized units and tons of candy! #community #nationalnightout #trickortreat #safehalloween
Kern County Sheriff’s Office Rural Crime Unit arrest two in copper wire theft:
Over the course of several months, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office has seen a continued increase of copper wire thefts in the farmlands around northern Kern County. These types of thefts have caused several thousand dollars’ worth of damage and repairs.
On August 14, 2024, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Detectives from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Rural Crime Investigation Unit were alerted of a possible copper wire theft in an orchard near the area of Main Drain Road and Carmel Road. Rural Crime Detectives responded to the area to begin the investigation. While in the area, detectives learned of another copper wire theft close by.
During the investigation, detectives obtained evidence which led them to the 500 block of D Street, in Wasco. When detectives arrived, they located Leonel Acevedo (30), of Wasco, and Jesus Mesa (42), of Wasco, actively stripping the insulation from copper wire.
Based on the evidence detectives obtained and the amount of copper wire Acevedo and Mesa had in their possession, led detectives to believe Acevedo and Mesa were involved in the theft and vandalism. Acevedo and Mesa were both arrested and booked at the Lerdo Jail for violation of PC 496A(A)- Illegal possession of copper wire, PC 182(A)(1)- Conspiracy, PC 594(B)(1)- Vandalism, PC 487J- Grand theft copper wire, and PC 496(A)- Possession of stolen property.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Rural Crime Investigations Unit at (661)392-6093 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (661)322-4040.
