Sheriff's Technician I​/II

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 Sheriff's Mission and Vision. We adopt 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.

Sheriff’s Technicians serve their communities in a clerical capacity, following the Sheriff's Vision of Total Professionalism and providing law enforcement support to the Sheriff's Office and allied agencies. Technicians work across all divisions of the Sheriff's Office, including Records, booking support in both the South Lake Tahoe and Placerville custody facilities, Support Services, and Patrol.

• Perform a variety of specialized legal and administrative, clerical and technical duties in areas such as Records, Inmate Records, Investigations and Patrol support.
• Compile data from multiple sources to complete and process forms, documents, and reports in accordance with established procedures; research problems and refer them for appropriate handling.
• Respond to inquiries regarding inmates, facilities, operations, and Sheriff's Office policies and procedures; input information into automated law enforcement data systems.
• Communicate with attorneys, plaintiffs, defendants, applicants, staff, and others regarding procedures and documents required for inmates’ in-custody court appearances; receive District Attorney paperwork and follow up with staff to advise of court appearances, cancellations, motions, etc.

• Equivalent to high‑school graduation and two (2) years of increasingly responsible clerical or support services experience, including checking documents for accuracy and conformance with established guidelines. One (1) year of experience in a law enforcement environment is preferred.
• OR equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited institution in accounting, business administration, criminal justice, or a related field, and one (1) year of increasingly responsible clerical or support services experience, including checking documents for accuracy and conformance with established guidelines.
• For Technician II, required additional one (1) year of experience performing specialized technical duties in a law enforcement agency equivalent to the class of Technician I.

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Prior to a conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation. Many job classifications require a pre‑employment medical screening, which may include drug testing; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.