San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office

Mission Statement

The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to delivering quality service through the creation of partnerships with the people we serve.

All members of this department will carry out their duties and responsibilities in such a manner as to afford dignity, respect and compassion to every individual with whom the come in contact.

With community partnerships as our foundation, we are driven by goals to enhance the quality of life, investigating problems as well as incidents, seeking solutions, and fostering a sense of security in communities and individuals.  We nurture public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethnics.

Jul 03, 2026
Full time
$4,665.00 - $5,670.00 hourly
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office CA
Essential Functions Serves as an Operator in the comunications Center on a shift basis; receives calls, dispatches and records appropriate law enforcement and other equipment to respond to reported emergencies in the field; maintains contact with units at all times during shift assignment to send needed or requested assistance in event of emergency; maintains a continuous record of the status of mobile units indicating the disposition of each unit by mechanical or other means; operates emergency (911) telephone system; sends and receives computer messages and routes same to appropriate destination; operates a computer terminal to enter, modify, or retrieve data; maintains a current log of all information received and transmitted; prepares required reports and summaries of Communications Center activities; performs miscellaneous clerical work; may compose and type log sheets as required; may drive on City business. Minimum Qualifications Employment...
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
$5,006 - $6,086 monthly
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office CA
The Juvenile Detention Officer Assistant (JDOA) is the entry-level position in the Juvenile Detention Officer series. In this trainee role, you'll work closely with experienced staff, performing routine tasks while receiving hands-on training to build your skills. The Juvenile Detention Facility is a 24-hour operation. These positions require working rotating shifts, which will include weekends and holidays, as well as working overtime.  The shifts are:  6:00 am - 6:00 pm 9:00 am - 9:00 pm  6:00 pm - 6:00 am. Candidates must participate in a mandatory orientation and successfully pass a background investigation, pre-employment physical, psychological evaluation, and drug screen before employment.  Candidates who pass the written exam will need to complete the Personal History Statement (PHS), which they will receive at the mandatory orientation. To review the PHS, click on the link to the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) forms page ...
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
$6,205 - $7,543 monthly
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office CA
This examination is being given to fill vacancies in the San Joaquin County Probation Department and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies.  The Juvenile Detention Facility is a 24-hour operation.  These positions require working rotating shifts which will include weekends and holidays, as well as working overtime.  The shifts are:  6:00 am - 6:00 pm; 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; and 6:00 pm - 6:00 am.  Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen, physical and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical. All qualified candidates must...
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
$7,547 - $9,174 monthly
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office San Joaquin, CA
If you are interested and qualified for this position, send me your resume and then apply directly on line via this link https://www.jobapscloud.com/SJQ/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=0720&R2=RP1002&R3=02 Full-Time Introduction This examination is being given to fill several vacancies in the Sheriff's Office and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Candidates must successfully pass a background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office and a pre-employment drug screening to be considered for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondence relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an email account...
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
$5,839 monthly
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office San Joaquin, CA
About the Position The San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in a career as a law enforcement officer. This exciting opportunity offers successful Deputy Sheriff Trainee candidates the ability  to earn pay while attending the required California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Certified Academy. While participating in this intensive academic instruction and rigorous physical training, the Sheriff’s Office will provide additional assignments on a training basis to learn departmental policies and procedures. Upon successful completion of the POST Academy, you will become a Deputy Sheriff I and begin to receive Safety retirement benefits and have a base wage increase of approximately 16%. About the Department The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office consists of 2 major divisions Fields Forces and Custody. The Field Forces division also provides services to one community service district,...
Jul 03, 2026
Part time
$48.02 hourly
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office French Camp, CA
If you are interested/qualified for this position, send me your resume and go to this link and apply directly with agency: Introduction This examination is being given to fill several vacancies in the Sheriff's Office and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Candidates must successfully pass a background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office and a pre-employment drug screening to be considered for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES...
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
$5,936 - $7,216 monthly
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office CA
Are you interested in a Correctional career but don't want to wait 1 1/2 years for your application process to complete before you get an academy date.... This recruitment is being conducted to fill several Correctional Officer opportunities in the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking highly motivated individuals who will play a critical role in the daily function and operations of the Custody Division. The Correctional Officer-Lateral candidate is a  journey level position  responsible for following clearly established procedures in receiving prisoners, maintaining discipline and preventing escapes.  Typically, a candidate that has completed one of the following California Training Programs can be considered for a Correctional Officer - Lateral position: Adult Corrections Core Course Probation...
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
$5,936 - $7,216 monthly
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office CA
About the Position The San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in a career in the daily function and operations of the Custody Division. This exciting opportunity offers successful Correctional Officer Trainee candidates the ability to earn pay while attending the required in-house academy at the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. The academy will include a combination of academic instruction, physical fitness training, use of force awareness, group interaction, and communication skills to instill the knowledge, skills and experience needed to function in a jail setting. Upon successful completion of the Correctional Academy, you will become a Correctional Officer. About the Department The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department consists of 2 major divisions Fields Forces and Custody. The Custody division currently staffs 247 Correctional Officers, 21 Correctional Sergeants, 9 Correctional...