Deputy Sheriff I/II

Placerville, CA
El Dorado County Sheriff

Salary: $87,859.20 – $111,924.80 Annually

Closing Date: 5/31/2025

Position Summary:
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.

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.

Essential Functions:

  • Respond to a variety of calls for service throughout El Dorado County, enforcing criminal and civil laws.
  • Investigates juvenile and adult criminal activity and incidents as the assigned detective.
  • Coordinates crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations, identification of witnesses, overseeing collection and preservation of physical evidence.
  • Serves as a coordinator or team member in such special projects as drug enforcement, Office of Emergency Services and K9 handler.
  • Provides Coroner/Public Administrator services.

Requirements:
Deputy Sheriff I:

  • Successful completion of a California POST certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy within one (1) year of appointment. Ideal candidates have enrolled themself in a California POST Academy.
  • Must obtain Peace Officer eligibility through California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) within six (6) months of appointment.
  • Obtain and maintain firearms qualification.
  • Possession of a valid Driver’s License and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
  • Pursuant to Government Code, Section 1031, you must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or have proof of passing the general education development test.

Deputy Sheriff II:

  • Possession of a valid Driver’s License and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
  • Possession of a Basic Certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
  • Must maintain Peace Officer eligibility and certification through California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
  • Possess and maintain firearms qualification.