Deputy Sheriff (Academy/Lateral)

San Rafael, CA
Marin County Sheriff

Salary: $110,281.60 – $133,785.60 Annually

Position Summary:

This Deputy Sheriff opportunity is for those who are lateral applicants, academy graduates or current academy attendees. Deputy Sheriffs serve in patrol, custody, court, and investigation divisions that include a variety of specialty assignments. Deputies provide law enforcement for unincorporated communities and rural areas throughout Marin County. Deputies process, guard, transport, and supervise prisoners as well as provide security for courtrooms.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be willing to work any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Applicants must be 21 years of age or older by the time of appointment as mandated by the Peace Officer Standards and Training minimum requirements.
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain a California Class C Driver’s License by the time of appointment.
  • High School graduation, or equivalent (GED), is required.
  • Candidates using a GED to qualify must have obtained GED scores of at least 35 on each test section and have an overall score of at least 45. College level coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, criminology, or a field related to the work is highly desirable.