Join Kern County Sheriff's Office

Turn the Page on Your Career! - Frazier Park Library
2023-11-07 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Frazier Park Branch Library, 3732 Park Dr., Frazier Park, CA, 93225, United States
Event Details
Kern County Sheriff’s Office and Kern County Libraries team up to provide access to hiring tools, free resources, HR professionals, background investigators and so much more. Come check your future career and a book at your local branch library!
Free ParkingOnsite Testing available at 12pm.Reserve your spot to test at: KCSOTesting.eventbrite.com
Questions?:Contact the Recruitment Team at kcsorecruitment@kernsheriff.org or call 661-391-7750.

Turn the Page on Your Career! - Beale Library
2023-11-14 13:00 - 18:00 | Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA, 93301, United States
Event Details
Kern County Sheriff’s Office and Kern County Libraries team up to provide access to hiring tools, free resources, HR professionals, background investigators and so much more. Come check your future career and a book at your local branch library!
Free ParkingOnsite Testing available at 2pm.Reserve your spot to test at: KCSOTesting.eventbrite.com
Questions?:Contact the Recruitment Team at kcsorecruitment@kernsheriff.org or call 661-391-7750.

Hiring Event
2023-11-18 08:30 - 12:00 | Regional Training Center, 962 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
Event Details
Kern County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a hiring event for Deputy Trainee and Detentions Deputy Trainee.
Required testing for Deputy Trainee and Detentions Deputy Trainee on site.Reserve spot for testing at KCSO Recruitment Event Testing Site
HR professionals, background investigators and other personnel will be present to discuss the hiring process, benefits, and answer any questions.
BONUSES AVAILABLE for both NEW HIRES and LATERAL HIRES!Learn about relocation and housing stipends.Free Parking
Questions?:Contact the Recruitment Team at kcsorecruitment@kernsheriff.org or call 661-391-7750.

Civilian Job Fair
2023-12-13 15:30 - 18:30 | America’s Job Center, 1129 Olive Drive Suite H, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
Event Details
Your career with KCSO starts now! We are always looking for skilled individuals to for our civilian positions.We invite you to our job fair where you will find your future is with KCSO!
Additional Information or Notes:KCSO is partnering with America’s Job Center/Employers Training Resource. At this event you can apply onsite. County HR will be present to review application and resumes. Hear from hiring managers and those currently working assigned in these openings.Free Parking
Questions?:661-391-7750

YOUR BADGE AWAITS HIRING EVENT
2024-01-20 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-03-16 08:30 - 12:00 | Regional Training Center, 962 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
Event Details
Testing will be held at 10:00 a.m.Q&A sessions with current DeputiesTesting and application assistance on-siteSave your spot to test – www.eventbrite.com/o/kcso-recruitment-team-70090793983Free Parking
Learn about the responsibilities and rewards of being a Sheriff’s Deputy/Detentions Deputy Sheriff.
Connect with experienced professionals in law enforcement.Explore career advancement and development opportunities!
Additional Information or Notes:Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer to law enforcement, this event is your chance to take the next step.
Questions?:CONTACT KCSORECRUITMENT@KERNSHERIFF.ORG

KERN COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY EVENT
2024-01-25 13:00 - 17:00 | Kern County Human Services, 1816 Cecil Avenue, Delano, CA, 93215, United States
Event Details
HR Professionals, Background Investigators, and current deputies and personnel on site to answer any questions.
On site testing for DETENTIONS DEPUTY
Free Parking
Questions?:
CONTACT KCSORECRUITMENT@KERNSHERIFF.ORG

PELLET B TESTING
2024-02-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-03 08:00 - 10:00 | Regional Training Center, 962 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
Event Details
The Kern Regional Training Center is excited to offer the POST entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET B). The written exam is the first phase of the examination process for law enforcement trainee candidates and measures reading and writing ability.
The Law Enforcement trainee candidates will need to obtain a score of 42 or higher to apply for the student sponsored Basic Academy scheduled for March 2024.
To reserve a seat for testing email rtc@kernsheriff.orgPhone: (661) 868-1676
Additional Information or Notes:The PELLET B is multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank written examination designed to measure reading and writing ability. Applicants are given 2 ½ hours to complete the PELLET B, which contains five sections:

Spelling (applicants select the correct spelling of a word from a list of options)
Vocabulary (applicants select the correct meaning of a word from a list of options)
Clarity (applicants select the correct meaning of a word from a list of options)
Reading Comprehension (applicants read a passage and answer questions about the passage’s content)
Cloze (applicants use Contextual Clues to complete a passage that contains blanks/missing words)

Candidates can prepare for the PELLET B by reading the Preparation Guide for the POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery and taking the practice test included at the end of the guide.
post.ca.gov/portals/0/post_docs/publications/poWrittenPracticeTest.pdf
Please note in accordance with POST, the PELLET B can only be taken once in a 30-day time period.
ALL TESTING WILL BE DONE AT THE TRAINING CENTER962 NORRIS ROADFree Parking
Questions?:email rtc@kernsheriff.orgPhone: (661) 868-1676

Taft Library Hiring Event
2024-02-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Taft Library, 27 Cougar Ct, Taft, CA, 93268, United States
Event Details
On site Pellet B testingFree Parking
Questions?:contact kcsorecruitment@kernsheriff.org

JOB FEST- Lamont
2024-02-22 09:00 - 12:00 | David Head Center, 10300 San Diego Street, Lamont, CA, 93241, United States
Event Details
On site Testing for Detentions DeputyFree Parking
Questions?:CONTACT KCSORECRUITMENT@KERNSHERIFF.ORG

JOB FEST- Bakersfield
2024-03-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Mechanics Bank Convention Center, 1001 Truxton Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, 93301, United States
Event Details
Learn about all available positions from every unit and division of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.Free Parking
Questions?:CONTACT KCSORECRUITMENT@KERNSHERIFF.ORG

YOUR BADGE AWAITS HIRING EVENT
2024-05-04 08:30 - 12:00 | Regional Training Center, 962 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
Event Details
Testing will be held at 10:00 a.m.Q&A sessions with current DeputiesTesting and application assistance on-siteRegister to attend using this link– eventbrite.com/o/kcso-recruitment-team-70090793983​
Learn about the responsibilities and rewards of being a Sheriff’s Deputy/Detentions Deputy Sheriff.
Connect with experienced professionals in law enforcement.Explore career advancement and development opportunities!
Additional Information or Notes:Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer to law enforcement, this event is your chance to take the next step.
Questions?:CONTACT KCSORECRUITMENT@KERNSHERIFF.ORG

YOUR BADGE AWAITS HIRING EVENT
2024-07-20 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-09-28 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-11-16 08:30 - 12:00 | Regional Training Center, 962 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
Event Details
Testing will be held at 10:00 a.m.Q&A sessions with current DeputiesTesting and application assistance on-siteSave your spot to test – eventbrite.com/o/kcso-recruitment-team-70090793983Free Parking
Learn about the responsibilities and rewards of being a Sheriff’s Deputy/Detentions Deputy Sheriff.
Connect with experienced professionals in law enforcement.Explore career advancement and development opportunities!
Additional Information or Notes:Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer to law enforcement, this event is your chance to take the next step.
Questions?:CONTACT KCSORECRUITMENT@KERNSHERIFF.ORG

The Key to Your Future- Detentions Hiring
2024-10-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Ridgecrest Branch Library, 131 E Las Flores Ave., Ridgecrest, CA, 93555, United States
Event Details
Detentions Deputy Recruitment.Testing will be held at 12 pm.Q&A sessions with current Deputies.Testing and application assistance on-site.
Learn about the responsibilities and rewards of being Detentions Deputy Sheriff.
Connect with experienced professionals in law enforcement.Explore career advancement and development opportunities!
Questions?:CONTACT KCSORECRUITMENT@KERNSHERIFF.ORG

The Key to Your Future- Detentions Hiring
2024-10-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Ridgecrest Branch Library, 131 E Las Flores Ave., Ridgecrest, CA, 93555, United States
Event Details
Detentions Deputy Recruitment.Q&A sessions with current Deputies.Application assistance on-site.
Learn about the responsibilities and rewards of being Detentions Deputy Sheriff.
Connect with experienced professionals in law enforcement.Explore career advancement and development opportunities!
Questions?:CONTACT KCSORECRUITMENT@KERNSHERIFF.ORG

The Key to Your Future- Detentions Hiring
2024-10-25 16:30 - 19:30 | Kerr McGee Center, 100 W California Ave, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555, United States
Event Details
Community Trunk or Treat event.
The Recruitment Team will be onsite offering Q&A sessions with current Deputies and application assistance on-site.
Learn about the responsibilities and rewards of being Detentions Deputy Sheriff.
Connect with experienced professionals in law enforcement.Explore career advancement and development opportunities!
Questions?:CONTACT KCSORECRUITMENT@KERNSHERIFF.ORG

The Key to Your Future- Detentions Hiring
2024-10-30 09:00 - 13:00 | America’s Job Center, 1129 Olive Drive Suite H, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
Event Details
Detentions Deputy Recruitment.Testing will be held at 10am.Q&A sessions with current Deputies.
Testing and application assistance on-site.
Learn about the responsibilities and rewards of being Detentions Deputy Sheriff.
Connect with experienced professionals in law enforcement.Explore career advancement and development opportunities!
Questions?:CONTACT KCSORECRUITMENT@KERNSHERIFF.ORG

Civilian Hiring Event
2024-12-19 15:30 - 18:00 | County Administrative Office, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, 93301, United States
Event Details
We are hiring for:

Autopsy Assistant
Deputy Coroner Manager
Deputy Coroner
Dispatch Assistant
Dispatcher
Clerical Roles
Aircraft Mechanic
Aircraft Pilot
Records Specialist
Records Supervisor
Sheriff’s Support Tech
Sheriff’s Support Specialist
Sheriff’s Aide
and MORE!!

Q&A sessions with current employees.Connect with experienced professionals in law enforcement.Explore career advancement and development opportunities!
Questions?:CONTACT KCSORECRUITMENT@KERNSHERIFF.ORG

Sworn Hiring Event: The future of KCSO is you!
2025-04-12 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-07 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-02 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-06 08:30 - 12:00 | Regional Training Center, 962 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
Event Details
ON SITE TESTING at 10 am
Detentions Deputy Recruitment
Q&A sessions with current Deputies
Application assistance on-site
Learn about the responsibilities and rewards of being a Deputy Sheriff or Detentions Deputy.
Connect with experienced professionals in law enforcement.
Explore career advancement and development opportunities!
Questions?:
CONTACT KCSORECRUITMENT@KERNSHERIFF.ORG
