Deputy Sheriff I​/II

Recruitment incentive

The $6,000 recruitment incentive shall be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position. Termination from employment will result in any remaining cash incentive payments being forfeited. Incentives are subject to El Dorado County Personnel Rules.

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve.

Deputy Sheriff's have the opportunity to serve and protect their communities proactively; following the Sheriff's Vision of Total enforcement on crime and criminals, and Total care for victims, witnesses and the community. Deputies are assigned to both the South Lake Tahoe and Placerville offices and may be assigned to specialty units such as Investigations, School Resource Officers, Narcotics Detectives, Psychiatric Emergency Response and Homeless Outreach Teams.

For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Respond to a variety of calls for service throughout El Dorado County, enforcing criminal and civil laws.
• Investigate juvenile and adult criminal activity and incidents as the assigned detective.
• Coordinate crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations, identification of witnesses, overseeing collection and preservation of physical evidence.
• Serve as a coordinator or team member in special projects such as drug enforcement, Office of Emergency Services, and K9 handler.
• Provide Coroner/Public Administrator services.

• Successful completion of a California POST certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy within one (1) year of appointment. Ideal candidates have enrolled themselves in a California POST Academy.
• Obtain Peace Officer eligibility through California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) within six (6) months of appointment.
• Obtain and maintain firearms qualification.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or have proof of passing the general education development test.

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a Basic Certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
• Must maintain Peace Officer eligibility and certification through the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
• Possess and maintain firearms qualification.

Apply online by clicking link at the top of this announcement. Attach any qualifying documentation, which may include California POST Certificates and transcripts. Once your application and supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, contact Miah Linson in the Sheriff’s Personnel Unit at linsonr.

The Sheriff's Personnel Unit will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates and the job class level. Qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting applicants for Deputy Sheriff I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full‑time, part‑time, and extra‑help vacancies. This recruitment will remain open until all vacancies are filled.

VACANTIES:
Multiple full‑time vacancies in Patrol Operations located in both South Lake Tahoe and Placerville, CA. All candidates will initially be assigned to the Placerville Office to complete Field Training.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. The County participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility.