Age
Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment to peace officer (completion of academy)
Max age 65 (Government Code Section 21132- mandatory retirement age of 65 years for state peace officers)
Hearing and Vision
Candidates must have hearing and vision adequate to perform the duties of the position, as outlined in the POST Medical Screening Manual.
If eyeglasses or hard contact lenses are worn, uncorrected vision must be no less than 20/40 in each eye and corrected to 20/20 in each eye. Applicants who have successfully worn soft contact lenses for at least 12 months are not required to meet an uncorrected standard as long as their corrected vision is 20/20 in each eye.
Health
Sound physical condition, ability to swim, and hearing adequate to perform all the essential duties and functions of a Warden.
Education
Equivalent to completion of two years (60 semester units) of college with 18 semester units in any related courses. (Students who have 30 semester units of college and have 18 semester units completed in the required or related fields and meet all other MQ’s will have their application accepted but must produce evidence of completion of 60 semester units before they can be considered eligible for appointment.)
NOTE: The Department has determined that “related fields” are, but are not limited to: accounting, agriculture, animal science, anthropology, astronomy, biological sciences, botany, business, chemistry, computer science, communication, conservation, criminal justice, ecology, economics, English, entomology, environmental management, environmental science, environmental studies, ethnic studies, fisheries or wildlife management, forestry, geography, geology, herpetology, history, law enforcement, life science, mammalogy, marine biology, marketing, statistics, military transfer credits, multidisciplinary studies, natural resources conservation, oceanography, ornithology, physics, police science, psychology, plant taxonomy, political science, public administration, social studies, sociology and all social sciences, water quality management, wilderness survival, and zoology.
Legal
You are disqualified from being employed as a peace officer if you have been:
- convicted of a felony in this State or any other state;
- convicted of any offense in any other state which would have been a felony if committed in this State;
- charged with a felony and adjudged by a superior court to be mentally incompetent;
- found not guilty by reason of insanity of any felony;
- determined to be a mentally disordered sex offender;
- addicted or in danger of becoming addicted to narcotics, convicted, and committed to a State institution; or,
- convicted of any offense which precludes you from carrying a firearm under State or federal law.
Motor Vehicle License
Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
Additional
Desirable Qualifications and Skills
Ability to use word processing software on personal computers; ability to make minor vehicle repairs; ability to safely operate small skiffs; advanced skills in the following areas: English including grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and composition; reading and comprehension; mathematics; second languages; and courses in sociology and psychology.