Riverside County Sheriff's Department

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Frequently Asked Questions
  1. Who can I call or write for more information?
    • You can call the H.R. Team at 1-888-JOIN-RSD (1-888-564-6773).
    • You may discuss specific job related questions for sworn positions with a recruiter via e-mail at recruitment@riversidesheriff.org or for general non-sworn positions hrsheriffrecruiter@rc-hr.com
    • Or write to:

      Riverside County Sheriff's Department
      Personnel Bureau / Recruitment Unit
      P.O. Box 592
      Riverside, Ca. 92502 

  2. Are you currently hiring?
    As of April 7th, 2009, the County of Riverside initiated a hiring freeze. At this time we are not accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff Trainee or Correctional Deputy. Please see the careers section of this website for details.

  3. What is the starting salary?
    • Correctional Deputy I - $2,781.91 to $3,734.81 monthly
    • Correctional Deputy II - $3,754.57 to $5,041.21 monthly
    • Deputy Sheriff - $4,411.07 to $5,919.49 monthly. Salary during academy training $4,180.51 monthly.
    • 911-Sheriff's Dispatcher - $2,837.87 to $4,007.22 monthly ($16,000 Hire / Retention Bonus in Effect).
    • S.C.A.T. - $2,070.73 to $2,767.34 monthly (when hiring for this position)

  4. Is there an academy? How long is it? Do I get paid?
    • Correctional Deputy I and II - S.T.C. certified 9-week academy.
    • Deputy Sheriff Trainee - P.O.S.T. certified 24-week academy.
    • 911-Dispatcher - P.O.S.T. certified 3-week academy.
    • S.C.A.T. - No academy, on-the-job-training.

    You will receive pay and benefits during your academy training. 

  5. How long does it take to get hired?
    Currently, the County of Riverside is under the direction of a hiring freeze. The hiring freeze is anticipated to be in effect for at least the next few months. Under times outside of a hiring freeze, generally, depending on the background investigation process, it may take anywhere from 4 to 6 months from the date of the initial Entrance Examination to enter the Academy for a Correctional Deputy or Deputy Sheriff Trainee.

  6. How does the hiring process work if I live out of state?
    Candidates who live out-of-state must attend the written examination just as any local candidate would.

  7. How long are the test results good for?
    The test results on the written examination are good for 1 year from the date of the last test. 

  8. I'm on active duty in the military, when should I start the process?
    You should begin the process when you have a year or less on your enlistment time of service. 

  
       
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