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Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department is committed to provide high quality public safety services to our constituents to create an environment in which all may enjoy optimum quality of life and economic prosperity.

Mission

The mission of the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department is the protection of life and property, the preservation of the public peace and the enforcement of the law in partnership with our communities. To accomplish our mission, we dedicate ourselves to service with concern.

Values

Concern for our community:

  • Protect and serve our diverse community to the best of our ability
  • Treat all with candor, empathy and respect
  • Be accountable to the public trust
  • Develop strength through partnerships and collaboration

Concern for our duties:

  • Provide an individualized and innovative approach to each situation
  • Act with courage in the face of adversity
  • Lead through exemplary conduct, appearance and demeanor
  • Strive for excellence through self-improvement, education and training

Concern for our fellow employees:

  • Treat each other with respect, courtesy and fairness
  • Encourage and accept the flow of communication
  • Ensure positive recognition and encouragement of all employees
  • Be a reliable teammate

Concern for our profession:

  • Maintain ethical behavior both on and off the job
  • Serve with honesty, loyalty and integrity
  • Recognize the legacy created by our actions
  • Respect the history and traditions of our agency

 

Martin Rivera

 

Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Park Ranger Recruit Sacramento COUNTY
$68,089 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office CA
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at  5:00 pm  on:    Under close supervision, the Park Ranger Recruit participates in a basic law enforcement training program including a State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved Basic Academy. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Ability to   Read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and ordinances and general literature pertaining to the County park system and law enforcement activities Analyze and interpret legal codes and ordinances Adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action, giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation Develop keen powers of observation Obtain information through interview and interrogation Understand and follow written and oral direction Keep accurate records and prepare clear, concise and understandable...
Aug 29, 2026
Part time
Park Ranger Assistant Sacramento
$37,062 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office CA
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at  5:00 pm  on:   12/4/25, 1/13/26, 2/10/26, 3/10/26, 4/14/26, 5/12/26, 6/9/26, 7/14/26, 8/11/26, 9/15/26, 10/13/26, 11/10/26, 12/8/26  Under general supervision, the Park Ranger Assistant provides assistance and support services to the County Regional Parks System including fee collection, visitor services, resource and wildlife protection, safety enforcement, pollution control, habitat improvement, public relations, and related duties. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Principles and practices of natural resource management and conservation and park operations Basic arithmetic Principles and practices of customer service Operation of modern office equipment Ability to Read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and ordinances and general literature pertaining to the County park system Learn...
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Building Security Attendant Sacramento
$49,965 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Sacramento, CA
This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at  5:00 pm  on:  1/26/2026,  4/27/2026, 7/27/2026, 10/26/2026   Building Security Attendant is a journey-level class. Incumbents perform a variety of patrol and stationary security functions such as monitoring access to County facilities, facilitating energy conservation efforts, monitoring and activating/deactivating alarms, responding to alarms/events, and observing and reporting facility safety and health hazards. Building Security Attendants are unarmed, uniformed personnel who are licensed guards, carry non-lethal defensive weapons, and are trained in first aid and CPR. Incumbents provide security for facilities through trained and informed observation of facility infrastructure that promotes the health, safety and general welfare of County employees and members of the public. Note  - The following five (5) valid certificates/licenses are required at the time of...
Aug 28, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's Security Officer Sacramento
$77,966 - $94,774 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Sacramento, CA
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...
Aug 28, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's Records Specialist Level I/II *Revised
$46,562 - $63,538 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Sacramento, CA
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...
Aug 28, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's Records Officer I Sacramento
$76,630 - $93,146 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Sacramento, CA
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...
Aug 28, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's Community Services Officer II
$66,378 - $80,680 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Sacramento, CA
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...
Aug 28, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's Community Services Officer I
$57,838 - $70,282 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Sacramento, CA
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...
Aug 28, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's 911 Call Dispatcher
$72,120 - $87,654 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Sacramento, CA
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...
Aug 28, 2026
Full time
Senior Sheriff's Records Specialist Sacramento
$54,288 - $65,981 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Sacramento, CA
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...
Aug 28, 2026
Full time
Deputy Sheriff Recruit
$86,756 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Sacramento, CA
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....
Aug 28, 2026
Per diem
Deputy Sheriff - On-Call
$97,447 - $130,584 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Sacramento, CA
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...
Aug 28, 2026
Full time
Deputy Sheriff
$97,447 - $130,584 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Sacramento, CA
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...