Sheriff's Community Services Officer

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

8/15/25, 10/24/25, 12/26/25 (Final)

Sheriff's Community Services Officer I, under supervision, performs non-hazardous vehicle code and parking regulation enforcement, special events or emergency traffic control, general traffic and parking control throughout the general unincorporated area of Sacramento County.

Some positions may be assigned to a City to which law enforcement services are provided by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.

Knowledge of

• Major streets, highways, districts and points of interest in Sacramento County
• Basic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Ability to

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Read and use maps
• Follow oral and written procedures and directions
• Maintain courteous and cooperative behavior in adverse situations
• Learn to operate computers and various law enforcement software programs related to area of assignment
• Learn to safely operate and maintain equipment used in the performance of duties
• Learn customer service techniques for dealing with people, often in difficult or confrontational situations

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) Test.

General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks
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The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors' Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws.

License Requirement
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Possession of a valid California driver license, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to this class.

Physical Requirements
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Positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for long periods of time, move with sufficient agility in and out of vehicles and around high traffic work areas, and visually distinguish colors and picture resolution quality.

Minimum Age
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Be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment.

Working conditions
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Positions in this class require the incumbents to work various locations and shifts to provide 24-7 coverage, including nights, weekends and holidays, work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time, and wear and maintain a designated Sheriff's Department uniform.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

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