Sheriff's Community Services Officer - Property & Evidence

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is seeking an individual with a passion for public service to join their team as a Sheriff's Community Services Officer!

Starting salary up to $34.27/hour ($71,525/year) and a competitive total compensation package!

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits including:

• Salary Advancement – A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full‑time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Career Advancement – With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Community Services Officer II ($30.98 – $37.66/hour)
• Bilingual Premium Pay – An additional $1.15–$1.50/hour on top of the hourly pay rate for basic/fluent bilingual positions
• Paid Time Off – Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions – 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee‑only and employee + family health plan options
• Post‑Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement – County contributions to help fund post‑retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement – A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave – May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Additional Benefits – Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

The Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Sheriff’s Community Services Officer to work in their Property/Evidence Unit. The unit receives, catalogs, safely stores, transports, and maintains the integrity of evidence, found property, and property taken for safekeeping. This position will be responsible for maintaining security and control of all property and evidence held by the Sheriff’s Office for the Property/Evidence Unit, and conducting work both indoors and outdoors, often traveling by car to other locations.

Sheriff’s Community Services Officers frequently research cases detailing disturbing criminal acts and may be exposed to harmful substances or bodily fluids.

• Communicate well with diverse audiences
• Remain calm, clear, and in control when working with difficult or irate individuals
• Effectively problem‑solve
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and a common‑sense approach when supporting customers’ needs
• Work professionally with internal staff, outside agencies, and the public
• Possess some knowledge regarding record keeping and modern office practices, including computer skills and managing multi‑line phones
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office

Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory.

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, a high school diploma or equivalent and some experience in a clerical, customer service, or legal/law enforcement setting which included assisting the public or customers. Academic coursework in law enforcement or a closely related field and/or experience working in a law enforcement or public safety agency is desirable.

License: Possession of a valid driver’s license…