Deputy Sheriff Recruit

Sacramento, CA
Sacramento County Sheriff

Salary: $82,350.72 Annually

Closing Date: 11/13/2025

Position Summary:

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.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school.
  • Or Satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) test.
  • A of a valid California driver license, Class C or higher, shall be required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain the appropriate license, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Employees in this class who, as a part of their regularly assigned duties are required to operate a motor vehicle may be enrolled in the DMV Pull Notice Program.
  • Be able to meet medical standards as prescribed by POST and detailed in the POST Medical Screening Manual.
  • Possess sufficient physical ability to perform the full scope and functions of a Peace Officer per Government Code 1031 (f).