Deputy Sheriff II – Lateral Police Officer

The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service law enforcement agency with more than 1,200 sworn personnel serving communities throughout the county. Patrol. Investigations. Courts. Corrections. Emergency services. Specialized assignments. Community engagement.

Wherever your career takes you, your mission starts with service.

Begin your career in the jail. Develop the skills, experience and confidence that make you a stronger deputy everywhere you go.

Working in the ACSO jail is an important part of our law enforcement mission—and the foundation for a career with countless opportunities. Every ACSO deputy begins their career here, gaining hands‑on experience, serving our community and building the skills needed to succeed in the many specialized assignments and career paths available throughout the Sheriff’s Office. From patrol and investigations to specialized units and leadership opportunities, your career can grow in many different directions.

• Communication & De‑escalation — Build strong communication skills and learn to safely manage challenging and unpredictable situations.
• Safety & Awareness — Develop situational awareness, sound judgment and decision‑making skills while working in a dynamic law enforcement environment.
• Real‑World Experience — Gain valuable experience responding to mental health crises, substance abuse, homelessness, disabilities and gang activity.
• Law Enforcement Fundamentals — Strengthen essential skills in report writing, investigations, booking procedures and inmate services while learning the responsibilities of a professional law enforcement officer.

Take your experience into the community. Serve and protect throughout Alameda County.

As an Alameda County Deputy Sheriff, your career can takey ou beyond the walls of the jail and into the communities we serve. Bring the skills, judgment, and experience you’ve developed to a patrol assignment.

• Respond to Calls for Service — Respond to emergencies, protect lives, and assist community members when they needhelp.
• Safety & Awareness — Patrol neighborhoods, deter crime, and provide a visible law enforcement presence.
• Investigate & Enforce — Conduct investigations, make arrests, and enforce state and local laws.
• Handle Real‑World Challenges — Respond to traffic incidents, crimes in progress, mental health crises, and other complex situations.
• Build Field Experience — Develop skills and experience that can open the door to specialized assignments throughout the Sheriff’s Office.

One badge. More ways to build your career.

Patrol can be just one step in a much longer career journey. With ACSO’s size and wide range of responsibilities, deputies have opportunities to explore specialized assignments, continue developing new skills, and build a career around their strengths and interests.

INVESTIGATIONS

• Property Crimes
• Special Victims Unit
• Special Investigations Unit

TASK FORCE ASSIGNMENTS

• Alameda County Narcotics Task Force
• Alameda County Recovery Auto Theft Task Force

PATROL DUTY STATIONS & ASSIGNMENTS

• Dublin Police Services
• AC Transit Police Services
• Aviation Substation
• Tri‑Valley Substation
• Community Oriented Response Engagement (CORE)
• Motors
• Dual Sports
• K9 – ETS, Dublin, Airport & Santa Rita

COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENTS

• Special Response Unit
• Explosive Ordnance Disposal
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator
• Evidence Technician
• Tactical Flight Officer
• Crisis Intervention Unit
• Strategic Response Team

OTHER ASSIGNMENTS

• Social Services Police Services
• Highland Hospital
• Courts – 8 Locations
• Office of Emergency Services
• Inmate Services
• Planning & Research
• Regional Training Center
• Technical Services Unit
• Transportation
• Network Security
• Jail

• $104,312 – $159,827 annual starting salary
• 15% for Field Training Officers, Jail…