Deputy Sheriff I​/II - South Lake Tahoe

Recruitment Incentive

$6,000 recruitment incentive shall be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.

Termination from employment will result in any remaining cash incentive payments being forfeited.

Incentives are subject to El Dorado County Personnel Rules.

Maximum potential pay without overtime: $70.75/hr, $12,263/month, $147,160/year

• AA/AS degree 2%, BA/BS degree 5%, MA/MS degree 5% (maximum 10%)
• Intermediate POST Certificate 6.5% or Advanced POST Certificate 12.5%
• Specialty Assignment 5% (examples include Detective, FTO, Resident Deputy)
• Additional pays (not included in above rates):
  • Holiday Pay (4 hours @ hourly rate)
  • Optional Benefit Credit ($160/24pp)
  • Uniform Allowance ($41.67/24pp)
  • Tahoe Differential ($92.30/26pp)

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.

Deputy Sheriffs have the opportunity to serve and protect 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 typically assigned to either the South Lake Tahoe or Placerville offices. This recruitment is specifically for assignment to the South Lake Tahoe office; specialty assignment opportunities in South Lake Tahoe include Office of Emergency Services, Search and Rescue Coordinator, Court Security Bailiff, Civil Coroner Detective, General Investigations Detective and Patrol Deputy.

The ideal candidate is an experienced law enforcement officer who demonstrates sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and community-focused environment. Ideal candidates will possess qualifications equivalent to those of a Deputy Sheriff II. Out-of-state candidates must have successfully completed a California POST Basic Course Waiver prior to appointment. Out-of-state candidates who do not possess a California POST Basic Certificate will be hired at the Deputy I level.

A majority of initial training will occur at the Placerville office. During the training period, candidates may be transferred to the South Lake Tahoe office as determined by the Field Training Officer (FTO) chain of command and operational needs. For lateral deputy hires, the training period may be modified based on the trainee’s demonstrated performance and level of experience, but shall consist of a minimum of ten (10) weeks.

Upon successful completion of the Placerville phase of field training, candidates will be transferred to South Lake Tahoe to complete field training and begin their assignment.

• Successful completion of a California POST certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy within one (1) year of appointment.
• 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.

• 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.

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement.

Be sure to attach any qualifying documentation, which may include California POST Certificates and transcripts.

When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Miah Linson in the Sheriff’s Personnel Unit at linsonr.

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