Sworn Positions
Deputy Sheriff Trainee
The Deputy Sheriff Trainee is the entry-level position for those who have not yet attended a California POST-certified academy. The academy is a six-month-long process and is the first step in your law enforcement career.
Deputy Sheriff Academy Complete
The Deputy Sheriff Academy Complete is for those who have completed a POST-certified academy but have not completed a full year of law enforcement employment where they would have earned a California POST Basic Certificate.
Specialized Assignments
VCSO currently offers the following collateral assignments:
- SWAT
- Tactical Response Team
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- Bomb Squad
- Hostage Negotiations
- Field Training Officer