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
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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An office with a view 🌅 #sanjoaquinvalley #loveyourjob #kcsojobs #kcso #officeviews #careers #careergoals
Detentions Senior Deputy Frank was selected as the top visiting advisor at the San Diego Area Law Enforcement Explorer Academy. This was Senior Frank’s 5th year at the academy and he served as a visiting advisor and also as academy medic.
Are you between the ages of 15-20 and looking for an extracurricular program that’s going to challenge you and prepare you for a career in law enforcement?
Join the Cadet (Explorer) program with KCSO by filling out the application in our link in the bio.
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, at approximately 1:30 am, deputies from the Lamont Substation response area were dispatched to the 7000 block of Brett Ave in Lamont for a shots fired call for service. During the course of the investigation, deputies detained Juan Gonzalez, a 57-year-old Hispanic male from Lamont. Deputies served a search warrant at the location and located evidence related to the shooting including a firearm and both live and spent ammunition.
Gonzalez was arrested and booked into the Kern County Jail for negligent discharge of a firearm and possession of an unregistered firearm.
Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation (2024-00086728) is requested to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at (661) 861-3110 or Secret Witness at (661) 322-4040.
K-9 Espen and handler Detentions Deputy DeLaTorre were a hit at the @kerncountylibrary summer program! #community #communitypartnership #loveyourjob #sunmerfun
Happening tomorrow!! 🍦 Cones with a Cop is back! Beat the heat with a FREE ICE CREAM CONE from Rite Aid on 715 Airport Drive from 11-1 this Saturday, July 20! #community #communitypartners #coneswithacop #icecream #communityengagement
On July 16, 2024, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Kern County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (KC-HIDTA) concluded a narcotics investigation with the execution of a search warrant at a residence in the 1100 block of Eureka Street, Bakersfield. The investigation resulted in the arrest of one (1) adult and the seizure of narcotics, several firearms and stolen property.
During the investigation, Oscar Bustos (age 30) of Bakersfield was found to be maintaining the residence for the purpose of drug sales. A search of the residence and vehicles revealed approximately 3/4 pounds of methamphetamine, a stolen AR-15 rifle, three (3) handguns located in hidden compartments inside the vehicles and a stolen agriculture ATV. Two of the illegally possessed firearms were located in an aftermarket head rest safe installed in the vehicles passenger seat.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Rural Crimes Investigative Unit and Kern County Probation Department assisted the KC-HIDTA Task Force in the investigation.
Oscar Bustos was arrested booked into the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Lerdo Justice Facility for the following charges: possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of sales, maintaining a residence for drug sales, possession of an assault rifle, possession of a firearm/ ammunition by a felon, possession of a controlled substance while being armed with a loaded firearm, resisting arrest, child endangerment and possession of stolen property.
TOMORROW!! 🚨🚨 Hiring Event for Deputy and Detentions Deputy. ✅ On-site testing ✅ Q & A sessions with current deputies ✅ Tour the Academy ✅ Application assistance 🗓️Saturday, July 20 ⏰ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 💻 Testing at 10:00 am ✍️ Sign up at Kcsojobs.org #loveyourjob #careergoals #careers #nowhiring #applynow
On July 18, 2024, at about 3:50 p.m., Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 27000 block of N. Lincoln Street in Taft for a theft investigation. During the investigation, ATRAIU NULL (39 years old) was found in possession of two firearms, narcotics, narcotic paraphernalia, ammunition, and had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants for his arrest. NULL was arrested for alteration of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm in public, carrying a concealed firearm in a vehicle, possession of a controlled substance while armed, possession of a controlled substance, possession of narcotic paraphernalia, possession of narcotics, and for his two outstanding misdemeanor warrants. NULL was later booked into the Lerdo Jail.
Did you make it out to Coffee with a Recruiter earlier this week? Our recruitment team was out at Starbucks talking about all of the employment opportunities at Kern Sheriff #kcso #joinKCSO #hiring #nowhiring #loveyourjob #careers #careergoals
Deputies working an event in Tehachapi stopped by to show support for anti-bullying in schools #community #bullyfree
EPISODE 2 | SERVICE - In this second episode in a series of 5 episodes follow Kern County Sheriff’s Office Academy Recruits as they learn the value of serving your community. Our Recruit Training Officers lay the foundation to introduce some of the rising stars in the current academy. Follow the captivating stories of the current Academy on our new series “The Academy”. See who has what it takes to wear the badge.Watch here: https://youtu.be/8x2I2pISTYo apply at Kcsojobs.org
Come join us for Coffee with a Recruiter next week at Starbucks at 6001 Niles Street! #coffeewithacop #coffeewitharecruiter We’ll be there from 3pm-5pm on Tuesday, July 16th! Speak to personnel on different roles and learn about the background and hiring process! #loveyourjob #careers #hiring #werehiring
