Deputy Sheriff I/II chez The County of El Dorado, CA
The County of El Dorado, CA · Placerville, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Junior
- Bureau à Placerville
About the Department


Deputy Sheriff's 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 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.
- Investigates juvenile and adult criminal activity and incidents as the assigned detective.
- Coordinates crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations, identification of witnesses, overseeing collection and preservation of physical evidence.
- Serves as a coordinator or team member in such special projects as drug enforcement, Office of Emergency Services and K9 handler.
- Provides Coroner/Public Administrator services.

- 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.
- 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.

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'.
The Sheriff’s Personnel Unit will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates and at which job class level. Qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
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.
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.

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