Deputy Sheriff I/II
Salary
$90,604.80 - $115,419.20 Annually
Location
Placerville & South Lake Tahoe, CA
Job Type
Full Time & Limited Term
Job Number
2607-5401
Department
Sheriff
Opening Date
07/01/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
If approved at the time of hire, up to $6,000 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. Recruitment incentive eligibility and administration is subject to the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules. Current County of El Dorado Employees are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives.
In addition, please review the DSA MOU for applicable incentive pays and differentials such as Tahoe Employment Differential, Education Incentive Pay, Detective Pay, Uniform Allowances and more!
Maximum potential pay without overtime: $70.75/hr, $12,263/month, $147,160/year
THE EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriffs 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.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Deputy Sheriffs have the opportunity to serve and protect their communities proactively; following the Sheriffs 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.
Check out our website www.joinedso.org/deputy for more information!
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
Respond to a variety of calls for service throughout El Dorado County, enforcing criminal and civil laws.
Investigates juvenile and adult criminal activity and incidents as the assigned detective.
Coordinates crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations, identification of witnesses, overseeing collection and preservation of physical evidence.
Serves as a coordinator or team member in such special projects as drug enforcement, Office of Emergency Services and K9 handler.
Provides Coroner/Public Administrator services.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.
The Sheriff's Personnel Unit will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified and at which level, using the following recommendations.
Deputy Sheriff I:
Deputy Sheriff II:
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Deputy Sheriff I/II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the Apply link at the top of this announcement. Be sure to attach any qualifying documentation, which may include California POST Certificates and transcripts. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click Accept.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Miah Linson in the Sheriff's Personnel Unit at linsonr@edso.org.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Sheriff's Personnel Unit will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates and at which 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.
Please refer to Sheriffs Policy 1000 - Selection Standards for more information regarding disqualifying events in an applicants background.
Training and Experience Review (Weighted 100%): A training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. A subject matter expert will evaluate each candidates responses based on predetermined criteria. Do not refer to resumes, cover letters, or other documentation as they will not be reviewed.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here.
Based on the Sheriffs Office needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
We currently have the following vacancies:
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.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Prior to conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation. Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
The County of El Dorado participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.
Learn more:
E-Verify Notice of Participation
Right to Work
The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!
For your Health and Well-Being:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
County sponsored Wellness program
Discounts on gym memberships
For your Financial Future:
CalPERS Retirement
Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
Optional Life Insurance
Educational Incentive Pay
POST Certificate pay
For your Work/Life Balance:
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accruals
Bereavement leave
Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.
Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.
To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.
Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
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To provide us with an opportunity to evaluate your background, responses to the Supplemental Questions are required in addition to your application. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process for this position. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.)
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Are you at least 21 years of age?
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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This position requires a valid drivers license. Do you possess a valid drivers license?
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Please select the statement that best matches your experience. Your selection must be supported by documentation attached to this application.
Required Question
Employer The County of El Dorado
Address 330 Fair Lane
Placerville, California, 95667
Phone 530-621-5565