Deputy Sheriff Trainee

County of Sonoma Santa Rosa, CA Deputy Sheriff Trainee Salary: $99,680.85 - $121,157.32 Annually Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Be an active part of safety and engagement in our community and become a Deputy Sheriff Trainee at the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. Join Our Team! Accepting applications now, multiple positions available, on-the-job training provided. The Sheriff's Office is seeking motivated individuals to become Deputy Sheriffs who thrive in team environments, demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills, and possess the cultural competence needed to effectively serve our diverse community. Successful candidates remain calm under pressure, exercise sound judgment during emergencies and other high‑stress situations, and are committed to serving others with professionalism and integrity. The most competitive candidates will also demonstrate many of the following qualities: Integrity and sound ethical judgement Adaptability and flexibility Physical fitness and readiness Resilience under pressure Self‑motivation and the ability to work independently Basic computer proficiency, including email and word processing What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full‑time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Deputy Sheriff I (up to $61.20/hour) followed by Deputy Sheriff II (up to $67.42/hour) Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year Bilingual Premium Pay* - An additional $0.90 an hour on top of the hourly pay rate for basic/fluent bilingual positions County Paid Health Premium Contribution - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee‑only and employee + family health plan options Staff Development/Wellness - Annual benefit allowances of up to $750 and ongoing education/training opportunities Post‑Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post‑retirement health insurance/benefits Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment Additional Benefits - Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education Learn more and apply: *Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr