Sheriff's Technician I​/II

Overview

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office seeks qualified individuals for the Sheriff’s Technician I/II roles. These clerical positions support the department’s mission by performing specialized legal, administrative, and technical duties across Records, Inmate Records, Investigations, and Patrol divisions.

• Execute a variety of specialized legal and administrative, clerical and technical tasks in 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 issues and refer them for appropriate handling.
• Respond to inquiries regarding inmates, facilities, operations, and departmental policies, and 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.

• Minimum:
  • High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of increasingly responsible clerical or support‑services experience, including document accuracy checks; one (1) year in a law‑enforcement environment preferred.
  • or
    • Associate degree in accounting, business administration, criminal justice or related field and one (1) year of increasingly responsible clerical or support‑services experience, including document accuracy checks.
• Advanced (Sheriff’s Technician II):
  • In addition to the above, one (1) year of experience performing specialized technical duties in a law‑enforcement agency equivalent to the County’s Class of Sheriff’s Technician I.

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

• Health:
  Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Retirement:
  CalPERS and Deferred Compensation (457) Plans.
• Insurance:
  Basic Life, Optional Life, Long‑Term Disability (LTD).
• Work‑Life:
  Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals, Personal and Bereavement Leave.
• Support:
  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), County‑sponsored Wellness Program, Discounts on gym memberships.

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