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El Dorado County Sheriff's Office

The mission of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is to uphold the law through the investigation and enforcement of criminal and civil law, to provide leadership and law enforcement support to allied law enforcement agencies, to deliver consistent and humane treatment to those placed in our care and custody, and to perform these responsibilities in a manner that is responsive to the needs of our community and faithful to the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California."

Established in 1850

At the peak of California's gold rush, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office was the state's very first county sheriff's department. In those days of Black Bart, the Pony Express, and daily deployment of the "Old Hangtown" noose, the deputy sheriffs serving under County Sheriff James Hume were dedicated to keeping the peace in an environment of very few laws and far more firearms.

Even then, the tradition of protecting the public without exception was established. Today celebrating its 173rd year of operation, the department is now a modern agency employing the industry's best equipment and technology and staffed by a diverse group of well-trained and professional peace officers. And in its sixth decade in the service of local law enforcement officers, the El Dorado County DSA has itself established a tradition of a providing unwavering protection of the county's working peace officers, together with a commitment to serving our county's citizens.

Jul 05, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's Technician I/II El Dorado County
$45,988 - $52,083 yearly
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office CA
THE EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve.   Check out our website,   www.joinEDSO.org  for more information! THE OPPORTUNITY Sheriff's Technicians have the opportunity to serve their communities in a clerical capacity; following the Sheriff's Vision of Total Professionalism and providing law enforcement support to the Sheriff's Office and allied agencies. Sheriff's Technician work various assignments in all Divisions of the Sheriff's Office, including Records, booking support in both the South Lake Tahoe and Placerville custody facilities, Support Services and Patrol.   The selected...
Jul 05, 2026
Full time
Correctional Cook-Sheriff El Dorado
$42,224 - $51,313 yearly
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office CA
The selected candidate may be eligible for the following recruitment incentives* Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.  *Recruitment incentive eligibility and administration is subject to the  County of El Dorado Personnel Rules   (Download PDF reader) . Current County of El Dorado Employees are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives.   THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued.  The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.     THE EL DORADO COUNTY...
Jul 05, 2026
Full time
Deputy Sheriff El Dorado
$90,604 yearly
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office CA
THE EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve.  THE OPPORTUNITY 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.   Check out our website  www.joinEDSO.org  for more information!   The...
Jul 05, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatcher I & II
$61,110 yearly
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office CA
THE EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve. THE OPPORTUNITY Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatchers have the opportunity to serve their communities in a unique way; following the Sheriff's Vision of Total Care and connecting services to citizens in their time of need. Public Safety Dispatchers are assigned to the Public Safety Facility in Placerville, Ca and have the opportunity to serve as Communication Training Officers and Tactical Dispatchers.   Check out our website,   www.joinEDSO.org  for more information! The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:   Receive, analyze and...
Jul 05, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatcher II El Dorado
$61,100 - $82,534 yearly
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office South Lake Tahoe, CA
THE EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve. THE OPPORTUNITY Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatchers have the opportunity to serve their communities in a unique way; following the Sheriff's Vision of Total Care and connecting services to citizens in their time of need. Public Safety Dispatchers are assigned to the Public Safety Facility in Placerville, Ca and have the opportunity to serve as Communication Training Officers and Tactical Dispatchers.   Check out our website,   www.joinEDSO.org  for more information! The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:   Receive, analyze and...
Jul 05, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's Correctional Officer I - Female El Dorado County
$6,110 monthly
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Placerville, CA
THE EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve. THE OPPORTUNITY Sheriff's Correctional Officers have the opportunity to serve and protect their communities in a unique way; following the Sheriff's Vision of Total enforcement on crime and criminals, and delivering consistent and humane care to those placed in our custody. Correctional Officers are assigned to both the South Lake Tahoe and Placerville facilities and may be assigned to specialty units within the jails such as Classification and Gangs, Inmate Services, and armed Transportation Officers.   Check out our website  www.joinEDSO.org  for more...