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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

 

Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's Records Officer I Sacramento County
$74,687 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office CA
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at  5:00 pm  on: 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. Knowledge of Office practices and procedures Alpha and numeric filing; indexing and sorting documents Basic arithmetic, including percentages, fractions, and decimals Correct English usage, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling General principles and procedures of recordkeeping Methods of identification and property control Law enforcement computer and communication systems   Ability to Follow oral and written procedures and directions Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Read, understand, interpret, and apply law enforcement codes and regulations Maintain courteous and cooperative behavior in adverse situations Establish...
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's Security Officer Sacramento COUNTY
$75,982 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office CA
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at  5:00 pm  on:  Under direction, the Sheriff's Security Officer enforces security; safeguards and protects County and/or contracted non-County property, buildings, and equipment. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Basic law enforcement principles and techniques Operation of communication equipment used in the course of the work, such as radios, telephone, pagers, and related systems Rules, regulations, codes, and laws related to the work Report writing methods and practices Basic first aid   Ability to Maintain the security of building and grounds Practice the correct procedures of patrolling and directing traffic Administer basic first aid Effectively interview Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other law enforcement agencies Meet and deal with the public Understand and apply various...
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Building Security Attendant Sacramento
$48,525 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...
Jun 27, 2026
Part time
Park Ranger Assistant Sacramento
$35,997 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...
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Deputy Sheriff Sacramento County
$84,564 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office CA
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: 4/27/26, 6/29/26, 8/24/26, 10/26/26, 12/28/26*   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 the assignment.   Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Federal, State, and County codes and ordinances relating to law enforcement Modern principles and procedures of law...
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Deputy Sheriff Recruit Sacramento COUNTY
$84,564 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office CA
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at  5:00 pm  on:  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.     https://www.sacsheriff.com/pages/careers_training_academy.php 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...
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Park Ranger Recruit Sacramento COUNTY
$66,106 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...
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's Community Services Officer I Sacramento County
$56,355 yearly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office CA
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at  5:00 pm  on: 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. Knowledge of  Major streets, highways, districts and points of interest in Sacramento County Basic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions) English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation   Ability to Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Read and...
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's Records Specialist Level I/II Sacramento County
$3,662 - $5,000 monthly
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office CA
  This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm  on:    5/28/26, 7/30/26, 9/24/26, 11/30/26 (final) Salary Information:  Level 1 - $3,662.70 - $4,452.67/month Level 2 - $4,115.08 - $5,000.76/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. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of  Office practices and procedures Law enforcement and court forms and reports The legal terminology for law enforcement, judicial work and the various clerical procedures required under specific regulations...