Sheriffs Security Officer Salary $74,019.60 - $89,951.04 Annually
Location: Sacramento, CA Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Job Number: 28426-D Department: Sheriff Opening Date: 10/27/2023 Closing Date: Continuous
Description: Benefits Questions
The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 2/25/25, 4/29/25, 6/24/25, 8/26/25, 10/28/25, 12/30/25
Under direction, the Sheriffs Security Officer enforces security; safeguards and protects County and/or contracted non-County property, buildings, and equipment. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) Test. AND Satisfactory completion of an introductory course of training prescribed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) as described in Penal Code Section 832 (arrest and firearms training). AND Satisfactory completion of a course approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) in the carrying and use of a club or baton or possession of a valid and current baton certification issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs.
Special Requirements Background/Criminal History: Applicants for Sheriffs Security Officer must pass a criminal history and background check which may include a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) examination and contact of prior employers and personal references. Applicants will be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record. In addition, a classifiable set of fingerprints shall be furnished to the Department of Justice and to the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Prior to appointment, applicant must successfully pass a medical examination and psychological screening.
Minimum Age Requirement: Be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
Uniforms: Incumbents must be willing to wear a designated Sheriffs Department uniform.
Drivers License: Positions in this class require possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, before date of appointment. Failure to maintain the appropriate driver license may constitute cause for disciplinary action.
Hours of Work: Incumbents in this class must be willing to work irregular hours, holidays, and weekends at various locations.
Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.
Application and Testing Information
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email: EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Application Information Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Resume A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
Supplemental Questionnaire Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidates experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
References such as See Resume as a response will not be scored. By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. I have read and understood the above instructions. Yes No
Education Select the one box that best describes your highest verifiable level of education.
None High School, GED, or equivalent Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) Degree Bachelors Degree or higher
List school information for the question above. Include school name, type of school (i.e., public, private, trade), dates you attended. You may include more than one school.
P.O.S.T. Certificate Select the boxes that best describe the P.O.S.T. certificate(s) you possess.
No California P.O.S.T. Certificate Current enrollment in a California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Satisfactory completion of a course approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) in the carrying and use of a club or baton or possession of a valid and current issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs.
P.O.S.T. Certificate Submission Select the one box that describes how you will submit your Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) certificate.
None I have attached my Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) certificate to my application I will submit proof of my Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) certificate to your office by 5:00 pm on the final filing date via email
P.O.S.T. Background Check I acknowledge that applicants for the Sheriffs Security Officer position must pass a criminal history and background check which may include a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) examination.
Yes No
P.O.S.T. Background Check Contact I acknowledge that applicants for the Sheriffs Security Officer position will have former employers and personal references contacted.
Yes No
Fingerprinting I acknowledge that I will be fingerprinted for purposes of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
Yes No
Fingerprinting Submission I acknowledge that a classifiable set of fingerprints shall be furnished to the Department of Justice and to the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
Yes No
Medical Examination I acknowledge that prior to appointment, applicant must successfully pass a medical examination and psychological screening.
Yes No
Age Requirement I acknowledge that I must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
Yes No
Uniform Requirement I understand that I must be willing to wear a designated Sheriffs Department uniform.
Yes No
Driver License Requirement I acknowledge that applicants for the Sheriffs Security Officer position must have possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, before date of appointment.
Yes No
Driver License Maintenance I understand that failure to maintain the appropriate driver license may constitute cause for disciplinary action.
Yes No
Work Schedule I am willing to work irregular hours, holidays, and weekends at various locations.
Yes No
Law Enforcement Training Select the one box that best describes your verifiable training and experience with law enforcement principles and techniques.
None Basic: Completion of the POST "Arrest and Firearms Training" Intermediate: Completion of the POST "Arrest and Firearms Training" plus up to one year of related experience applying training and experience with law enforcement principles and techniques Advanced: Completion of the POST "Arrest and Firearms Training" plus more than one year of related experience applying training and experience with law enforcement principles and techniques
Law Enforcement Training Information For each of the bullet points below include name of school or employer, position title if applicable, and