Deputy Sheriff

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 10/27/25, 12/29/25, 2/23/26, 4/27/26, 6/29/26, 8/24/26, 10/26/26, 12/28/26* Range A - $7,913.52 - $9,618.75 /month Range B - $10,603.56/month Under supervision, the Deputy Sheriff performs law enforcement duties to protect life and property and to preserve law and order, and to perform related work as required. This class is the journey level class in the Deputy Sheriff series. Incumbents perform the full range of duties including patrol, community oriented policing, crime prevention, crime investigations, supervision and control of inmates, court services, or specialized activities such as training, burglary prevention, and community liaison, depending on the assignment.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Federal, State, and County codes and ordinances relating to law enforcement
• Modern principles and procedures of law enforcement work
• Court and evidence procedures
• Court decisions and legislation affecting law enforcement practices
• Radio procedures
• Principles and practices of community-based policing*
• Public and private community resources and programs*
• Techniques for communicating and working with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds*
• Principles of human behavior including people under physical, psychological, and social stress*

• Read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and ordinances and general literature pertaining to law enforcement activities
• Analyze and interpret legal codes and criminal evidence
• Recognize criminal activity and identify potential dangers to life and property*
• Adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action, giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation
• Develop keen powers of observation
• Use interview and interrogation in order to obtain useful, accurate, and truthful information from victims, witnesses, officers, and other persons*
• Understand and follow written and verbal direction
• Keep accurate records and prepare clear, concise, and understandable reports
• Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately
• Learn the use and care of a variety of weapons, including small firearms
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective* working relationships with co-workers, other agencies, community groups, and the general public*
• Communicate effectively with persons from a variety of socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds*
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public*
• Maintain persistence and self-control*
• State factual information objectively*
• Show compassion and empathy for others*
• Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) test; AND Either: 1. Possession of a State of California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate. Or: 2. Satisfactory completion of a POST Basic Academy. Or: 3. Current enrollment in a POST Basic Academy. Important: Under Gov. Code §1031(e), only U.S. accredited high school diplomas, GED tests, equivalency tests approved by the State Department of Education, or U.S. accredited college degrees are accepted. Diplomas or degrees from unaccredited or non-U.S. schools will not be accepted. Note: Applicants qualifying under pattern (1) must submit a copy of the POST Basic Certificate with the application. If a period of three years has elapsed since employment as a full-time peace officer in California, successful completion of the California Basic Course Equivalency Examination administered by POST will be required before employment. Applicants qualifying under pattern (2) must submit a copy of a certificate of completion from a POST Basic Academy with the application. If a period of three years has elapsed since Academy graduation, successful completion of the California Basic Course Equivalency Examination administered by POST will be required before employment. Applicants qualifying under pattern (3) must submit a copy of an official document showing current Academy enrollment. Satisfactory completion of the Academy will be required before employment. The three year time period in (1) and (2) of the above pattern notes is computed from the last day of the last applicable full-time paid law enforcement employment and the date of appointment in this class. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Compliance with Government Code : Incumbents appointed to this class shall meet the minimum standards set forth in California Government Code, Section 1031. POST Requirement : Incumbents in this class are required to maintain Continued Professional Training (CPT) in accordance with POST regulations. Criminal History and Background Checks : The County shall access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors' Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County shall also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. The background check, including Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) examination, and psychological and physical examinations shall be conducted according to POST specifications. Pursuant to CA Government Code, Section 1029, the conviction of a felony is grounds for disqualification from an appointment except if the individual has been granted a full and unconditional pardon for the felony. License Requirement : A valid California driver license, Class C or higher, shall be required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain the appropriate license, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Employees in this class who, as a part of their regularly assigned duties are required to operate a motor vehicle may be enrolled in the DMV Pull Notice Program. Some assignments in this class may require the possession of a Class B license or other endorsements. Employees in this class who are placed in safety-sensitive assignments will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under County Policy J-7 Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Physical Requirements : Positions in this class require the incumbent to:

• Be able to meet medical standards as prescribed by POST and detailed in the POST Medical Screening Manual.
• Possess sufficient physical ability to perform the full scope and functions of a Peace Officer per Government Code 1031 (f). Usual and customary duties shall include all the requirements specified in Government Code Section 1031, including but not limited to the ability to frequently use physical force to restrain, defend against, or arrest uncooperative/combative persons, drag lift a 160 pound person, and to be able to run, jump, and climb in emergency situations.
• Achieve a minimum standard in the use of a firearm.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions : Positions in this class require the incumbents to:

• Work various shifts to provide 24-7 coverage, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Work in a detention facility and be in direct contact with inmates.
• Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement or very hot weather.
• Be exposed to hazardous situations such as exposure to explosives, physically violent individuals, and contagious pathogens.

Wear and maintain a designated Sacramento Sheriff's Office uniform; including department