FINAL FILING DEADLINE: Monday, June 15, 2026
Exam #26/36A81/05IE
Oral boards: Tentative week of June 29, 2026
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.
The Monterey County Sheriff 's Office is comprised of the Administration, Corrections and Enforcement Patrol Operation Bureaus. The Sheriff’s Office delivers public safety to the residents of Monterey County by providing 24-hour patrol, investigations, custody services, court security, and law enforcement support.
The Sheriff’s Office is currently recruiting to establish an eligible list for the Sheriff’s Captain classification which resides in the Corrections and Enforcement Operations Bureaus. The Sheriff’s Captain performs highly technical research and analysis of complex problems in support of executive management in managing, supervising, inspecting, and organizing the work of divisions, departmental functions or programs; and maintains command of a bureau in the absence of higher authority; and performs other related duties as required.
The Captain classification differs from Chief Deputy in that the latter class is appointed by the Sheriff and is exempt from the Civil Service system. This classification differs from Sheriff's Commander in that incumbents are answerable to the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or a Chief Deputy and have responsibility for the overall administration of the activities of one of the major bureaus of the agency.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate organizational and interpersonal skills; offer a broad array of experience managing sworn law enforcement officers and problem solving.