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.
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
Get to know our agency, leadership, and the testing process to make sure it’s a good fit for both you and us.
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Thanks for having us, CALM! It’s always a great experience to do a demonstration and show the community the tools we use to do our jobs!
#community #communityorientedpolicing #latepost #loveyourjob #kcsojobs #Careers #lawenforcement
It’s been a busy month for us here at the Sheriff’s Office! From Kid Fest, CSUB, and the Lilac Festival we’ve been enjoying the good weather and great opportunities for interacting with our community!
#community #communityorientedpolicing #loveyourjob #kcso #kcsojobs
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office would like to warn the public about a phone scam targeting individuals in Kern County.
At this time, we are still receiving reports that residents are receiving phone calls from someone claiming to be Sgt. Newell and is either asking for payment for missing jury duty or for information regarding a case. The caller is asking for electronic payment.
This is a scam. Kern County Sheriff’s Office will not ask for payment.
We still receive reports of residents receiving phone calls about warrants for their arrest.
Kern County Sheriff’s Office does not ask for money, banking or payment information over the phone or accept payment for fees, tickets, or fines.
When you take a phone call you suspect to be a scam; you can ask the caller for their name, employee identification number, callback number, and a reference number for the matter they are calling about. This information can be used to contact the organization directly to determine the validity of the request.
If you receive suspicious telephone calls that you believe to be a scam, you are urged to contact the Kern County Sheriff`s Office at (661) 861-3110, or your local law enforcement agency to report the incident.
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, at approximately 9:30p.m., the Kern County Sheriff`s Office received a call regarding a shooting in the 400 block of Lincoln Avenue, in Oildale. Deputies arrived on the scene and located a male suffering from traumatic injuries. The victim was pronounced deceased on the scene. Homicide detectives responded, and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at (661)861-3110 or Secret Witness at (661)322-4040.
TODAY IS THE DAY!!
Here until noon!! Come out anytime!
We are hosting a hiring event for Deputy Trainee and Deputy Sheriff Lateral
Required testing for Deputy Trainee on site.
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Kern County Sheriff`s Office
Regional Training Center
962 Norris Road
Bakersfield, CA 93308
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
HR professionals, background investigators and other personnel will be present to discuss the hiring process, benefits, bonus information, and answer any questions.
Apply online at kcsojobs.org
#CoffeewithaCop in Mojave today with CHP - Mojave was a great time hanging out with our East Kern Community. See you at the next one in Rosamond 🤞
#communityorientedpolicing #community #communityengagement #loveyourjob #lawenforcement #deputy #careers #kcsojobs kcsojobs.org
Yesterday KCSO hosted two memorial ceremonies honoring the lives of Kern County Officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice. It was a somber day to remember men and women who were friends and family to many. Thank you to the community we serve who came out and showed their support and appreciate for local law enforcement.
#community #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay #peaceofficermemorialweek
Deputies from Air Support and Detentions went to Fletcher Elementary to be celebrity readers earlier this week. Thanks for inviting our deputies into your community to participate and engage with the students! Sometimes our deputies only get to have interactions with the community on their worst days but being able to see smiling faces is a welcome change of scenery!
#community #celebrityreader #communityorientedpolicing #schooliscool #kcsojobs #loveyourjob
KCSO will be hosting a hiring event for Deputy Trainee and Deputy Sheriff Lateral
Required testing for Deputy Trainee on site.
Arrive early for testing. Apply online before event.
KCSOJOBS.ORG
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Kern County Sheriff`s Office
Regional Training Center
962 Norris Road
Bakersfield, CA 93308
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
HR professionals, background investigators and other personnel will be present to discuss the hiring process, benefits, bonus information, and answer any questions.
Apply online at kcsojobs.org
Peace Officer Memorial at KCSO Headquarters
Kern County Sheriff’s Office will pause to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the people of Kern County.
Thursday, May 18, 2023 — 10:00 a.m. —
Kern County Sheriff’s Office Memorial Monument, 1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA, 93308
The memorial will feature remarks from Sheriff Donny Youngblood and a roll call of all fallen KCSO deputies and personnel. Our Honor Guard will present the colors and the flags along with a 21-gun salute. We invite the public to join us in honoring these heroes.
KCSO will be streaming the ceremony live on Facebook at 9:55 a.m. today.
KCSO Crime Prevention Unit has been partnering with auto shops in Kern County to bring prevention services for FREE! Etching and painting catalytic converters is a great deterrent! So far our crime prevention unit has facilitated the etching of 88 vehicles! The last event in Kern Valley they were able to etch 46 total! Follow us for more info on the next event in Tehachapi! #community #communityorientedpolicing #prevention #crimeprevention #loveyourjob #kcsojobs
Meet Deputy Aaron Mendez 👋 KCSO is hiring an aircraft pilot, but if you don’t have the qualifications did you know we’ll train you? That’s exactly what Deputy Mendez did! Our Air Support unit needs mechanics, tactics flight officers, pilots and works in collaboration with the K-9 unit, SWAT team and more! Fill out your application at kcsojobs.org click “Apply Online” in the upper right corner for a full list of job openings. #airsupport #helicopterpilot #pilot #aviationcareers #tacticalflightofficer #kcsojobs #loveyourjob
