Do Deputy Sheriff Trainees get any benefits while in the academy?

Question

Are they provided with medical, dental, or vision insurance? Or do they not have any benefits until they successfully complete the academy?

Answer 1

Yes, most get full benefits and full pay while they are in the academy.

Answer 2

If they're hired by the dept and put through at the dept's cost, they're generally paid at a reduced (trainee) level and provided benefits (medical, dental, etc...). Once they graduate and receive their POST Basic Academy certificate, their pay is boosted up to the first step for a deputy sheriff. They then proceed through the annual pay steps/increases.

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