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.
Attend one of our Career Hiring Events
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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See and Hear For Yourself…
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
%
POST Certificate Pay*
*Certain conditions apply. Read further details in the job details on this website or the Kern County Jobs Website.
Inside KCSO
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Kern County Sheriff`s Office invites you to apply to be a Park Ranger!
This position is a continuous recruitment which means that we are actively recruiting until we fill the vacancies.
In order to apply, applicants must have a CA Driver`s License and a High School Diploma.
The application process includes:
✅Written exam
✅Physical exam
✅Psychological exam
✅Background clearance
Trainees will attend an academy and upon completion will be appointed as Park Rangers for the Kern County Sheriff`s Office.
Interested applicants can go to kcsojobs.org to learn more and apply!
On November 18, 2024, Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to the North Area Substation were dispatched to a vehicle theft near the area of Wildwood Road and Riverside Street north of Buttonwillow. Upon further investigation, deputies located and recovered the stolen vehicle, a backhoe, in the area of Seventh Standard Road and Enos Lane on November 19,2024.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation (2024-00140067) is urged to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at (661) 861-3110 or Secret Witness at (661) 322-4040.
Lerdo Justice Facility Announces Temporary Suspension of Video Visitation Due to Unforeseen Circumstances
Due to unforeseen circumstances affecting the video visitation system, all video visitations at the Lerdo Justice Facility will be canceled from Wednesday, November 20, 2024, through Friday, November 22, 2024.
Visitation will resume on Saturday, November 23, 2024, with a temporary schedule based on the incarcerated person`s last name. Visits for incarcerated persons with last names starting with A-M will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, while visits for incarcerated persons with last names starting with N-Z will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
All individuals with previously scheduled visits during the affected dates will be contacted directly to reschedule for one of the new dates.
Please note that visiting hours and rules will remain unchanged during the weekend’s visitation schedule. The normal visiting schedule will resume on November 25, 2024.
We appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation as we work to resolve this issue.
On 11/16/2024 Kern County Sheriff`s Office Deputies assigned to the Taft Substation, with the assistance of Taft Police Department and Bureau of Land Management, conducted a warrant sweep within the Taft and Maricopa area. During the operation, BRITTANY ALDIS (31), was arrested for a felony warrant, JULIO RODELA (26) was arrested for a felony warrant, PEDRO MARTINEZ (26) was arrested for a felony warrant, ALLEN LIZARRAGACASTILLO (21), was arrested for resisting arrest, child endangerment, prevent/dissuade a witness, vandalism, two felony warrants, and a Ramey warrant, and LLULIANA SANCHEZ (18) was arrested for accessory, child endangerment, and a Ramey warrant. They were all booked into the Lerdo Jail.
Today KCSO hosted our final sworn hiring event of the year and over 60 interested applicants attended! We love to see so many people interested in a career in law enforcement!
If you’re still interested go to KCSOJOBS.ORG and apply today! Thanks to County HR for proctoring these special test days that give you all the opportunity to test, apply, pre-screen and tour all in the same day!
Make sure you’re following our accounts across all social media platforms to see when we announce next year’s event schedule!
#career #nowhiring #careergoals #loveyourjob #lawenforcement
During Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Appreciation Week, we extend our gratitude to the dedicated personnel behind the scenes who play a vital role in supporting our mission. Your hard work and attention to detail ensure that our operations run smoothly and safely. Kern County Sheriff’s Office thank you for your outstanding service to the community of Kern County! #ThankYou #LESupportPersonnel #AppreciationWeek
At the Kern County Sheriff’s Office we believe in showing appreciation for the hard work it takes to earn a promotion. We celebrated 11 promotions and awarded recipients of the Deputy James Throne Award and the Deputy Philip J. Campas Award. These awards, named after our own fallen deputies, keep their memories alive by celebrating those who demonstrate exemplar values of dedication and commitment. These recipients can serve as an inspiration to all who serve here at KCSO. #promotions #awards #loveyourjob #futureofkcso #futureofKCSOisYOU apply at Kcsojobs.org
In Memoriam: Sheriff’s Deputy William “Joe” Hudnall
Deputy Hudnall was a 9-year veteran. End of watch November 14, 2006, as a result of a traffic accident while transporting a prisoner from the Kern Valley area to the Central Receiving Facility in Bakersfield.
YOUR BADGE AWAITS: Dare to Make a Difference! Kern County Sheriff`s Office will host our FINAL event in this hiring series this 🗓️ Saturday, November 16, 2024. This series of hiring events is specifically for Deputy and Detentions Deputy Trainees and Laterals. 📍WHERE: REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER962 NORRIS ROADBAKERSFIELD, CA 93308 🗓️FINAL DATE: 11/16/24 ⏰Event begins at 8:30 a.m. 💻Testing will be held at 10:00 a.m. ❓Q&A sessions with current Deputies,Testing and application assistance on-site. Connect with experienced professionals in law enforcement. Explore career advancement and development opportunities! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer to law enforcement, this event is your chance to take the next step. 👨💻Apply at KCSOjobs.org
Meet Kajo!
He’s a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois from Slovakia. Kajo came to the United States in March of 2024 and was partnered with Deputy Paxson of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. They’re both assigned to Metro Patrol in Bakersfield and the SWAT team.
Spike’s K9 Fund, with your support, provides custom-fit ballistic vests, protective equipment, medical cost assistance, and access to top-of-the-line training programs. Spike’s K9 Fund aspires to ensure every K9 receives exactly what they need to keep them, the public and the deputies safe.
Spike’s K-9 has been great about funding the purchase of multiple K-9 vests for our K-9 teams. Now it’s Kajo’s turn for his ballistic vest.
If you would like to help with Kajo’s vest, click the link below to help raise money for Spike’s K9 Fund or use the link in our bio.
https://donate.spikesk9fund.org/KcsoKajo
Hiring for Coroner Manager!
We are looking for experienced individuals to fill this Supervisory Role!
https://kcsojobs.org
Click “Apply Online” to view a full list of available positions.
Courageous Kids Climbing with the help of Actions Sports hosted an event Saturday for individuals with special needs. This was an opportunity for first responders to expand their skills when working with people with special needs while giving our special needs community a safe environment to build trust in their local law enforcement and first responders. Lt. Nelson, Sgt Sawaske and several members of our Search and Rescue (SAR) attended the event. #courageousclimbing #sar #communitypartnership
