4 days ago
Kern County Sheriff's Office to host hiring event
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is hosting a hiring event with dates throughout the rest of the year.
The dates are as follows:
June 7
August 2
October 4
December 6
All events will begin at 8:30 a.m. and testing will begin at 10:30 a.m. at There will be question and answer sessions with current deputies as well as testing and application assistance on site, according to KCSO.
KCSO says there will be a $15,000 recruitment and retention bonus upon the new hire's appointment to a Deputy Sheriff or Detentions Deputy. A $25,000 recruitment and retention bonus will also be given upon the appointment of Laterals to Deputy Sheriff.
Relocation bonuses of $5,000 will be given to those who qualify for housing. Stipends will be provided for qualifying deputies with proof of residency within 30 miles of their assigned substation.
The hiring event are set to take place at KCSO's Regional Training Center at 962 Norris Road.
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