Deputy Sheriff

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is seeking men and women interested in an exciting and challenging career in law enforcement. Prior law enforcement experience is not required. Individuals who are appointed as Deputy Sheriff–Recruit will attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved police academy, which involves 26 weeks of intensive academic instruction combined with rigorous physical fitness training.

Upon successful completion of the Academy, recruits will graduate and be sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff.
Academy graduates may initially be assigned to the Patrol Division or Custody Services Bureau.

Upon successful completion of the Academy, the Deputy Sheriff's pay range is outlined below:
$ - $ (2024‑2025)
20% pay increase over 4‑year period effective 07/01/2023

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff enjoys an outstanding reputation as one of the most professional, progressive agencies in the United States. In addition to operating the most innovative detention facilities in the country, the Office of the Sheriff provides patrol services throughout the county including four contract cities for which it provides total police services. Many other specialized assignments are also available.

As a department of over 1,100 employees, with some 700 who are sworn, the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff continues to grow and progress, providing excellent opportunities in career development for its deputies.

• Administration
• Civil
• Classification
• Contract Cities
• Coroner
• County Patrol
• Court Services
• Crime Prevention
• Custody Alternative
• FTO
• Helicopter Patrol
• Hi-Tech Crimes
• Investigations
• J-Team
• K-9 Deputy
• Marine Patrol
• Mutual Aid Mobile Field Force
• Narcotics Unit
• S.E.R.T.
• S.W.A.T.
• School Resource Officer
• Sexual Assault Unit
• Transportation
• Unmanned Aircraft Operator
• Violence Suppression Unit
• Safe Streets Task Force (FBI)
• And many more...

For more information visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-recruit

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of State valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.

Possession of a United States high school diploma, G.E.D. Equivalency, California high school proficiency certificate, or have attained a two-year, four-year or advanced degree from an accredited college or university. The high school shall be a United States public school, an accredited United States Department of Defense high school, or an accredited or approved public or nonpublic high school.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

Ability to meet such health standards as may be prescribed by the County Medical Consultant.

20/20 uncorrected each eye; corrected to 20/30 each eye.

Must not have suffered a hearing loss of over 25 decibels in the 500, 1000 or 2000 frequency ranges.

A thorough background investigation including a polygraph examination, a medical examination, and psychological testing shall be conducted according to the specifications of the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

Current California peace officers and academy graduates are encouraged to apply as lateral candidates. Lateral applicants may be hired at a higher step and receive bonuses depending on experience. Lateral applicants do not have to take the written test but otherwise will need to complete the same process as entry level applicants. To apply as a lateral candidate, visit

All applicants must apply on‑line at

Candidates that possess the minimum qualifications will advance in the recruitment process for Deputy Sheriff Recruit. For the written examination, candidates have two options for testing – (a) participate in the POST PELLETB with Contra Costa County or submit a valid, passing, PELLETB score dated within the last 12 months prior to the date of application, or (b) demonstrate that…