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THE POSITION   You must have taken and passed the Dispatcher CritiCall examination for further consideration. To take the examination, click here.    Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position.     Applicants applying to this posting  will be hired as a Dispatcher Recruit  and must successfully complete a seven (7) week Dispatcher Training Academy. Upon satisfactory graduation from a Dispatcher Training Academy, a Dispatcher Recruit meeting the requirements of the Dispatcher I classification shall be advanced to the career classification of Dispatcher I. For more information regarding the Dispatcher Recruit position, please visit the following link: Dispatcher Recruit Classification...

THE POSITION THIS POSTING IS FOR POLICE OFFICER LATERAL ONLY Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position. You must have experience as a Police Officer with a law enforcement agency or be in possession of a valid P.O.S.T Basic Certificate or Basic Course Waiver issued by the State of California received within three (3) years of the date of appointment to qualify for this position.   DEFINITION To provide services through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.   DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The classification of Police Officer is a journey level classification assigned full arrest and citation powers under the California Penal Code. Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Officer Recruit classification in that it has full...

THE POSITION   You must have taken and passed the Dispatcher CritiCall examination for further consideration. To take the examination, click  here .    You must have experience as a  law enforcement  Dispatcher   in a Public Safety Dispatch Center  to qualify for this position. Please review "Qualifications - Lateral Entry" within this job announcement before applying for this position     Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position.   To receive incoming telephone calls and dispatch police units as necessary for assistance; perform a variety of general support duties related to communications activities.   DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS...

THE POSITION You must have taken and passed the Police Officer Recruit examination for further consideration. To take the examination, click here .   Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position. Applicants applying to this posting will be hired as a Police Officer Recruit and must successfully complete a twenty-four (24) week P.O.S.T. Basic Course Police Academy. Upon satisfactory graduation from a P.O.S.T. Basic Course Police Academy, a Police Officer Recruit meeting the requirements of the Police Officer classification shall be advanced to the career classification of Police Officer.  For more information regarding the Police Officer or Community Service Officer II positions, please visit the following links:  Police...

THE POSITION THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED Application cut-off dates are the 15th and last day of each month. With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The City Attorney is currently seeking an experienced attorney to handle general litigation matters for the City of Sacramento. The ideal candidate is an experienced litigator who is capable of independently handling a litigation caseload and has effective and persuasive written and oral advocacy skills, solid legal writing background and legal research skills. They will have the ability to work collaboratively for some projects and independently for others. They will be comfortable and competent to handle civil litigation from inception to conclusion, including any potential...

THE POSITION THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED Application cut-off dates are the 15th and last day of each month. With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The Sacramento City Attorney’s Office is seeking a dynamic attorney to join our Community Advocacy and Public Safety Division. This position offers a hybrid work model (two days per week in-office) with no billable hour requirements. Duties will span civil nuisance abatement, Health and Safety Code § 17980.7 receivership proceedings, Gun Violence Restraining Orders, Pitchess motion responses, and some criminal prosecution. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, with a strong desire to grow their litigation practice in a...

The Position                 This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:      10/28/25, 12/30/25, 2/24/26, 4/28/26, 6/30/26, 8/25/26, 10/27/26, 12/29/26  Under direction, the Sheriff's Security Officer enforces security; safeguards and protects County and/or contracted non-County property, buildings, and equipment. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.   County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email  Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667   Employment applications and all documentation...

The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:  8/14/26, *9/4/26, 10/9/26, 12/11/26 Salary Information:  Level 1 - $3,767.10 - $4,577.92/month Level 2 - $4,228.17 - $5,139.96/month The Sheriff's Records Specialist class performs a range of specialized technical clerical support duties in relation to law enforcement including, but not limited to the following: criminal records, warrants, civil process, and inmate booking and processing. This class is used strictly in the Sheriff's Department. Positions in this class vary in actual duties performed depending on the needs of the specific division assigned. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of...

The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 7/20/26, 8/24/26, 9/21/26, 10/19/26, 11/23/26, 12/21/26  (final) Under supervision, the Sheriff's Records Officer I performs a wide variety of specialized and/or technical law enforcement support duties within the Sheriff's Department. Application and Testing Information   APPLICATION   Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email  Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00...

The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:    4/17/26, 8/21/26, 12/18/26 (final) Sheriff's Community Services Officer II, under general 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, and creates traffic and crime reports. Some positions may be assigned to a City to which law enforcement services are being provided by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.   Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.   County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700...

The Position             This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:   12/26/25, 1/23/26, 3/20/26, 5/22/26, 7/24/26, 9/25/26, 11/20/26 (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. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.   County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services...

The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:   4/3/26, 6/5/26, 8/7/26, 10/2/26, 12/4/26 Under supervision, the Sheriff's 911 Call Dispatcher receives telephone reports of emergency and non-emergency incidents from Sacramento County residents, contracting cities, and local, state and federal jurisdictions. Application and Testing Information   APPLICATION   Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email  Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must...

The Position   This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are 5:00 pm on:    1/29/26, 3/26/26, 5/28/26, 7/30/26, 9/24/26, 11/30/26  (final) The Senior Sheriff's Records Specialist class performs complex specialized law enforcement clerical support, and/or performs lead duties including, but not limited to, the following: criminal records, warrants, civil process, and inmate booking and processing. This class is used strictly in the Sheriff's Department. Positions in this class vary in actual duties performed depending on the needs of the specific division assigned. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION   Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.    County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services...

The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 11/13/25, 1/16/26, 3/13/26, 5/15/26, 7/17/26, 9/10/26, 11/13/26 The testing process consists of a Training and Experience Evaluation Exam. Applicants' relevant experience, education and training will be evaluated based solely upon responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire and the T-score achieved on the  Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB). Applicants are encouraged to take the PELLETB and receive the results (T-score) prior to submitting an application. Information about where to take the PELLETB is included in this announcement.     Under close supervision, the Deputy Sheriff Recruit participates in a basic law enforcement training program including the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved Basic Academy....

The Position Range A -  $7,913.52 - $9,618.75 /month Range B - $10,603.56/month This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:     10/27/25, 12/29/25, 2/23/26, 4/27/26, 6/29/26, 8/24/26, 10/26/26, 12/28/26 Under supervision, and in a temporary/intermittent capacity, performs law enforcement duties to protect life and property and to preserve law and order, and performs related work as required.  This class is a temporary/intermittent journey level class in the Deputy Sheriff series. Incumbents perform the full range of duties including patrol, community oriented policing, crime prevention, crime investigations, supervision and control of inmates, court services, or specialized activities such as training, burglary prevention, and community liaison, depending on the assignment.* Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants...

The Position                                                         This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:   10/27/25, 12/29/25, 2/23/26, 4/27/26, 6/29/26, 8/24/26, 10/26/26, 12/28/26* Range A -  $7,913.52 - $9,618.75 /month Range B - $10,603.56/month Under supervision, the Deputy Sheriff performs law enforcement duties to protect life and property and to preserve law and order, and to perform related work as required. This class is the journey level class in the Deputy Sheriff series. Incumbents perform the full range of duties including patrol,  community oriented policing, crime prevention* , crime investigations, supervision and control of inmates, court services, or specialized activities such as training, burglary prevention, and community liaison, depending on...

Description This position will be assigned to the Office of the Inspector General and focuses on investigating internal affairs matters. Reporting to the Inspector General via the Lieutenant – OIG (or designee), it collaborates with sworn and non-sworn employees to uphold the public safety mission of Los Angeles Metro, the Office of the Inspector General, and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) by enforcing laws and engaging with the community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to investigative duties, directing and providing technical assistance to staff.?Additionally, the position may involve coordinating or assisting with training programs based on departmental needs. This is an armed, sworn classification. Recruitment Timelines: Exams and/or interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of September 14th, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates. Examples...

Description Supervises and performs field, traffic, investigative and other police duties while directing, and managing Transit Police Officers in the enforcement of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and provides technical assistance to subordinates and department staff. This is an armed sworn classification. Some assignments may be assigned to coordinate recruitment activities focusing primarily on recruiting Police Officers or assisting in facilitating training programs. May be assigned to training functions depending on the needs of the department. Recruitment Timelines:  I nterviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of 8/16. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates. Examples of Duties Generic  Plans, directs and reviews staff and activities during an assigned shift or in an assigned function Assists in developing goals, objectives,...

Description Under limited supervision, enforces applicable laws and ordinances to protect life and property; provides information and assistance to the public; conducts criminal investigations and participates in crime prevention and suppression activities; performs other public safety related duties as assigned independently with minimal supervision, and works collaboratively with personnel across divisions and units to support daily operations and ensure the vision, mission, and objectives of the Los Angeles Metro and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) are met. This is an armed, sworn classification. May be assigned to training functions depending on the needs of the department. Appointment to training functions will provide a differential at the discretion of management. Examples of Duties Conducts advanced patrol operations in assigned areas, focusing on crime prevention, public safety, and community trust-building Responds to suspicious activity and emergency...