Deputy Sheriff; Lateral - Eligibility List

under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs law enforcement and related services to safeguard the lives, property and constitutional rights of citizens in the county; responds to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations and other requests for assistance; detects, apprehends and arrests criminals; enforces state and federal laws and county ordinances; performs a variety of specialized duties as assigned.

this is the entry level class in the deputy sheriff series. Deputy sheriff incumbents are sworn law enforcement officers, assigned patrol, bailiff, transportation or investigation duties, and many participate in specialized programs such as the special emergency response team (sert) and imperial county sheriff’s underwater recovery team (icsurt). Incumbents assigned to the safety boating unit patrol by vessel and motor vehicle to assure that the public utilizes waterways in a safe and responsible manner, and incumbents are knowledgeable in small vessel operation.

This classification differs from senior deputy sheriff in that incumbents perform the full scope of law enforcement tasks consistent with the entry level.

• graduation from high school or ged and successful completion of a california p.o.s.t. Basic law enforcement academy; possession of a valid certificate of completion or possess a current california post requalification certificate.
• post certificate, valid california driver’s license, and valid first aid/cpr certificate.
• a valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per vehicle code vc § 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.
• this position may require pre‑employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

the county of imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title vii, the age and discrimination and employment act, section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, the fair employment and housing act, and the americans with disabilities act.

if you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call  or tty .

* note: if you believe your civil rights in employment matters have been violated at any time during the course of your consideration for employment, contact the equal employment opportunity office, 940 w. Main street, suite 101, el centro, ca 92243, phone:  (do not call this number for general employment of job application information).

about imperial county: imperial county is located in the imperial valley in the southeast of california, bordering arizona and mexico, with the colorado river forming the county’s eastern boundary. Imperial county is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off‑road enthusiasts are drawn to the imperial sand dunes recreation area, and the colorado river is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing.

Fans of the popular movie, the return of the jedi, will recognize the algodones sand dunes, where the movie was filmed.

the county of imperial adheres to the ca peace officers standards and training (post) requirements for medical and evaluation protocols of a sworn peace officer. For information regarding the post guidelines, you can visit

* if required on the job description, a copy of your college transcripts, degree, license, certificate or diploma must be submitted online with your application. Degree(s) from foreign countries must have a u.s. Equivalency report attached to the degree. Failure to provide verification of education or u.s. Equivalency report with your online application may result in your application being disqualified. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for positions by the filing deadline.