Deputy Sheriff II - Lateral - Continuous Opening -Up to $30K Signing Bonus

Deputy Sheriff II - Lateral - Continuous Opening

Salary: Up to $30K Signing Bonus, $122,574.40 - $147,160.00 Annually

Location: Napa, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 4001-2026-03-01

Department: Sheriff

Opening Date: March 1, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Benefits: Questions

The Napa Valley, Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of Californias preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valleys strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities. Napa County as an Employer:

As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the communitys values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.

Veterans Preference:

Applicable for this Position and will be applied by the Napa County Sheriffs Office. We appreciate your interest in the profession of Deputy Sheriff. We strongly recommend that you find out as much as you can about the Napa County Sheriffs Department and law enforcement in general on the Countys website Sheriff | Napa County, CA. If you have any questions, please contact the Sheriffs Administrative Lieutenant at 707-253-4501 or

sheriff-recruitment@countyofnapa.org

Job Summary:

A Deputy Sheriff II is responsible for law enforcement, crime prevention, patrol of assigned areas and enforcement of State and Local laws. Deputy Sheriffs do not rotate into the jail.

Experience and Education:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

• Experience: One year of professional experience in law enforcement work.
• Education: Equivalent to completion of high school. Equivalent to completion of two years of college is highly desired.
• Certificate: Possession of a valid Basic Certificate issued by the California Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
• License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License.
• Special Qualifications: Applicants must be 21 years of age. Persons employed in this class must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and/or rotating shifts.

Pay Incentives:

• HIRING BONUS: Newly hired Deputy Sheriffs may receive a signing bonus of up to $30,000, with the amount determined by their term of service.
• VACATION LEAVE BANK INCENTIVE PROGRAM POLICY: The Vacation Leave Bank Incentive Program gives lateral transfers who are coming from other agencies (includes cities, counties other than Napa County, special districts, state, or federal government agencies) 40 hours in the second pay period of employment and the remaining 40 hours after successful completion of probation.
• LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM: Applicants appointed to a position who attended and received a degree (Associates or Bachelors) consisting of a minimum of 60 credits/units at a regionally accredited school by the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions are eligible to receive a payment up to $20,000 (or $30,000 if certified bilingual by Napa County) towards student loan(a).
• EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: County employees who refer a candidate for Deputy Sheriff will receive a recruitment bonus of $1,000 upon the successful completion of a one year probationary period.
• EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT: County employees in the DSA bargaining unit are eligible for reimbursement up to $1,500 per fiscal year for tuition and books upon successful completion of County approved college or university courses or other courses directly related to the candidates job duties.
• BILINGUAL PAY: In accordance with the County Bilingual Pay Policy, Deputy Sheriffs who have bilingual skills are eligible to receive a bilingual pay premium of two (2) percent of base salary. Part-time employees shall receive a pro-rata amount in the same ratio.

Recruitment Process:

1. Application review for minimum qualifications and oral panel interviews will be conducted on a periodic basis. The dates for Oral Panel Interviews will be provided with advanced notice. Agility testing may be required in the selection process.
2. Only the most qualified candidates based on the minimum qualifications, certifications and supplemental questions will be invited to Departmental Oral Board Panel Interviews. Human Resources reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.

Example of Duties:

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Patrol: Patrol assigned areas; answer calls for protection of life and property and the enforcement of County and State laws; conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of criminal incidents; direct traffic and detain drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
• Investigations: Investigate major crimes against property and persons; conduct extensive follow-up investigation at the scene of crimes and accidents; gather evidence; conduct surveillance; locate and question witnesses; take statements from witnesses; present information to the District Attorneys office for filing of charges; appear in court as directed.
• Court Security: Maintain safety and security for all personnel in the courtroom; serve as bailiff in the courtroom; transfer inmates to and from the courts and correctional facilities; search individuals entering the courtroom when necessary; monitor all courtroom activities to anticipate any safety concerns; assist other courtroom personnel and jurors in ensuring smooth operation of the courtroom.
• Civil: Serve legal papers such as subpoenas, summons, complaints and writs of attachment, executions and restitution; serve warrants and make arrests; prepare, process and maintain necessary files, documents and reports; perform other work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints.

Benefits:

• Learn more about the benefits package for this position here.
• Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.).
• ADA Accommodation: Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
• Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Deputy Sheriffs Association Benefits Information:

Additional Benefits Information

Supplemental Application Questions:

The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated.