On-Call Deputy Sheriff
Maximum of 1560 hours per year (Retired On-Call 960 hours)
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Do you desire an exciting career in a profession
which offers variety, diversity, good pay and benefits?

Become A Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff

As a Deputy Sheriff with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, you have the ability to engage in the following law enforcement duties; basic patrol functions, correctional assignments, criminal investigation, community oriented policing, court security, crime scene investigation, Marine Enforcement Detail, Special Enforcement (SWAT, Narcotics/Gangs, etc), Regional Transit Detail, Rangemaster/staff, Canine Detail, Recruitment, Academy Instructors/staff, Pre-Employment Investigations and more!

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department is actively seeking dynamic and innovative individuals to continue our proud tradition of service to the community. Become a part of our Law Enforcement team. You'll like it!

Employment Requirements, Salary, and Benefits

All Deputy Sheriff Candidates must meet the following entry-level requirements:

• 18 years of age or older (no maximum age limit)
• United States citizenship, or eligible for and has applied for
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• No Felony Convictions
• Valid California Driver's License

In addition, a candidate will be required to:

• Complete a Personal History Statement
• Submit to Drug Testing
• Submit to a Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)
• Undergo a Medical and Psychological Examination
• Complete a Physical Ability Test
• Possibly work Holidays, weekends and irregular hours
• Successfully complete a written examination
• Successfully complete a Personal Assessment Interview

Must possess one of the following:

• Peace Officer's Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Certificate
• P.O.S.T. Academy Certificate of completion
• Proof of enrollment in a P.O.S.T. Academy

Benefits and Retirement

Deputies also earn the following pay incentives:

• 5% incentive pay for possession of sixty (60) college units or an A.A./A.S. degree
• 5% incentive pay for possession of a B.A./B.S. degree

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department issues the following equipment:

• Sig Sauer semi-automatic handgun, models P225, P226, or P229, and required ammunition
• Badge and Hat Piece
• Oleoresin Capsicum (Pepper Spray)
• Handcuffs
• Soft body armour
• Duty belt (Sam Browne), holster, and equipment cases
• Straight baton

Vacation/Sick Leave

Employees accrue leave based on their employment status, representation unit, and length of service. All permanent employees accrue sick leave at 4.6 hours per bi-weekly period. Vacation accrual is earned on a gradual scale based on years of service.

Retirement - Sacramento County Employee's Retirement System (SCERS)

Sworn employees appointed to permanent positions will be classified under the Safety Category, First or Second Tier Retirement program. An employee date of hire into membership employment as well as the bargaining unit to which the employee belongs, are the determining factors for Safety First and Second Tier Membership.

Under SCERS, contributions are required from both the employee and the employer. Retirement benefits are based upon a formula which takes into consideration an employees' final compensation, age and years of credited service.

Reciprocity is recognized by SCERS.

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Sacramento County offers full-time employees and their dependents comprehensive medical and dental plan benefits. The County recognizes a variety of health care providers from which an employee may choose.

If you have any questions, contact the Sheriff's Career Hotline, at 916-874-COPS (2677).