How do I prepare?

To prepare for a career in law enforcement and to successfully complete the academy you must be in good physical condition. You must be of good, strong moral character and you should be able to function academically at or above a 12th grade level.

To be notified of the next academy, you must complete and return the attached student interest form.  You will then be placed on our waiting list and, when the next course is offered, information will be mailed to you.

 
 For Additional Information:

Please read the attached information letter
(  Training Academy Information Letter )

Or

Email the academy at:

sherifftraining@kernsheriff.com

MISSION:

The mission of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Core Academy is to provide the highest quality entry level training. The Core Academy is certified by the Corrections Standard Authority (CSA). Students at the Core Academy will receive training and experience to develop basic competency in the skills and knowledge essential to perform the job of an entry level correctional officer. It is also the mission of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office to instill and teach the fundamental importance of qualities such as respect, integrity, and ethics. 
 

 PHILOSOPHY:

The Core Academy philosophy is to provide all training and experience in a manner to prepare the student to assume his/her role as a correctional officer. In accordance with this philosophy, a moderate amount of stress and certain standards of conduct will be essential. This is to prepare the student to meet the current demands placed on correctional officers.

Students will be required to assist in meeting the goals of the Core Academy by:
· Exerting maximum effort in all training
· Cooperating with all staff, instructors, and fellow recruits and students
· Completing all assignments, participating in all learning activities, exercises and scenarios
· Maintaining a positive attitude and good physical conditioning
· Adhering to the principals of the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

 
Delivery Format

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office Core Academy is:
· approximately 11 weeks
· 40 hours per week
· Monday through Thursday
· 7:00 am to 5:30 pm
· Held at Kern County Sheriff’s Office Training Facility in Bakersfield

 
How do I prepare:

To prepare for a career in law enforcement and to successfully complete the Core Academy you must be in good physical condition, be of good strong moral character and be able to function at or above a 12th grade level academically.

Benefits of the Core Academy:

Upon successful completion of the Core Academy, you will be eligible to apply for a Detention’s Deputy Lateral Position, Extra Help Detention’s Officer or an Entry Level Detentions Deputy within the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. You will also be eligible to apply for any Correctional Officer positions, as defined by CSA, throughout California.

Evaluation and Selection:

Prior to enrollment, candidates must successfully complete a screening and evaluation process. This process will include a drug screening, physical screening, credit check, background check, written skills test and an interview process.

The cost of attending the Core Academy as a student is approximately $700 to $900 dollars.

*A student is anyone not hired by the County who puts themselves through the Academy with the hope of getting hired as a Correctional Officer as defined by the State of California Corrections Standard Authority.

To be notified by email when recruitment begins for
"Sheriff's Detentions Deputy Trainee",
click here.

How do I apply?

If you are interested, call the S.T.C. Training Division today to get into the next Detentions Core Academy.
Contact Britni Leuty at:
(661) 868-1677 or LuetyB@co.kern.ca.us