Deputy Sheriff I​/II

Deputy Sheriff Position

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Office Mission and Vision, taking 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. The opportunity for Deputy Sheriff's includes serving and protecting their communities proactively; following the Sheriff's Vision of Total enforcement on crime and criminals, and Total care for victims, witnesses and the community.

Deputies are assigned to both the South Lake Tahoe and Placerville offices and may be assigned to specialty units such as Investigations, School Resource Officers, Narcotics Detectives, Psychiatric Emergency Response and Homeless Outreach Teams.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Respond to a variety of calls for service throughout El Dorado County, enforcing criminal and civil laws.
• Investigate juvenile and adult criminal activity and incidents as the assigned detective.
• Coordinate crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations, identification of witnesses, overseeing collection and preservation of physical evidence.
• Serve as a coordinator or team member in such special projects as drug enforcement, Office of Emergency Services and K9 handler.
• Provide Coroner/Public Administrator services.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.

Deputy Sheriff I:

• Successful completion of a California POST certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy within one (1) year of appointment. Ideal candidates have enrolled themself in a California POST Academy.
• Must obtain Peace Officer eligibility through California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) within six (6) months of appointment.
• Obtain and maintain firearms qualification.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Pursuant to Government Code, Section 1031, you must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or have proof of passing the general education development test.

Deputy Sheriff II:

• Possession of a valid Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a Basic Certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
• Must maintain Peace Officer eligibility and certification through California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
• Possess and maintain firearms qualification.

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is recruiting applicants for Deputy Sheriff I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full-time, part-time, and extra help vacancies. This recruitment will remain open until all vacancies are filled. We currently have the following vacancies:
Multiple full-time vacancies in Patrol Operations located in both South Lake Tahoe and Placerville, CA. All candidates will initially be assigned to the Placerville Office to complete Field Training.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Prior to conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation. Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Employees who are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance.  for more information.