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Deputy Sheriff Trainee
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$85,176.00 - $103,521.60 Annually
- Public Safety
Public Health Officer
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$106.65 - $129.64 Hourly
- Public Health
Information Technology Supervisor
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$106,641.60 - $129,604.80 Annually
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Sheriff's Emergency Call Taker
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$61,838.40 - $75,171.20 Annually
- Emergency Management
- Fire and EMS
- Public Safety
Eligibility Specialist Trainee/I/II - Placerville
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$45,427.20 - $64,480.00 Annually
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Human and Social Services
Employment and Training Worker I/II
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$52,873.60 - $71,427.20 Annually
- Education and Training
- Human Resources and Personnel
Accountant I/II
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$63,024.00 - $85,176.00 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
Mental Health Clinician IA/IB/II - Placerville
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$34.16 - $47.96 Hourly
- Public Health
Manager of Mental Health Programs
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$118,684.80 - $144,268.80 Annually
- Administration and Management
- Public Health
Health Education Coordinator: Advanced Level Substance Use Treatment Counselor
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$68,536.00 - $83,304.00 Annually
- Human and Social Services
- Legal Services
- Public Health
Program Coordinator - In-Home Supportive Services
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$55,140.80 - $67,017.60 Annually
- Project Management
Social Worker IV
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$84,240.00 - $102,398.40 Annually
- Human and Social Services
Deputy Attorney - Alternate Public Defender
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$154,585.60 - $187,886.40 Annually
- Court Administration
- Legal Services
- Other
Program Aide
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$36,400.00 - $44,262.40 Annually
- Human and Social Services
Sheriff's Security Officer I/II
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$50,273.60 - $67,891.20 Annually
- Public Safety
Economic Development Analyst I/II
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$69,243.20 - $93,537.60 Annually
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Community and Economic Development
Housing Analyst I/II
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$69,243.20 - $93,537.60 Annually
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Housing
Assistant Director of Administration and Finance
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$160,139.20 - $194,646.40 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Program Coordinator - Community Services
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$55,140.80 - $67,017.60 Annually
- Community and Economic Development
- Project Management
Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatcher II
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$75,608.00 - $91,894.40 Annually
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Health Program Specialist
- Placerville, California
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- Full Time
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Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Placerville, California
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
U.S. Border Patrol Agent
- Placerville, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Placerville, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Placerville, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
United States Border Patrol Agent
- Placerville, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Placerville, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)
- Placerville, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Campus Patrol (On-Call)
- Placerville, California
- Eskaton
- Full Time
- Public Safety

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Deputy Sheriff Trainee
- Placerville, California United States
- County of El Dorado
- Oct 09, 2026
- $85,176.00 - $103,521.60 Annually
County of El Dorado

The County of El Dorado is a charter county and employs more than 1,800 employees with an all funds operating budget of approximately $605 million. The governing body is the Board of Supervisors which is comprised of elected representatives from each of the five voting districts. El Dorado County encompasses 1,786 square miles that range from the eastern edge of the Sacramento Valley to the peaks of the Sierra-Nevada’s. Our western border is 30 minutes from the State Capitol and only 20 minutes away from over one million acres of breathtaking national forest. The vast size of our county also means that our offices are spread from El Dorado Hills to South Lake Tahoe. Of course, our services are not just office-based, as the County of El Dorado also maintains the famous Rubicon Trail, manages the whitewater recreation on the South Fork of the American River, educates visitors on our Gold Rush days at the El Dorado County Historical Museum, and provides many other services to our residents and visitors.
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- $85,176.00 - $103,521.60 Annually
- Oct 09, 2026
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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 Trainees have the opportunity to actively participate in the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) peace officer training academy. Throughout the training process, Trainees will learn to serve and protect the communities of El Dorado County while building the knowledge, skills, and judgement to uphold the Sheriff's Vision of total enforcement on crime and criminals and total care for victims, witnesses, and the community.

Check out our website www.joinedso.org/deputy for more information!

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
Attend the peace officer academy and actively participate in all studies, assignments, and tasks.

Develop proficiency in criminal law, arrest and control techniques, use of firearms report writing, vehicle operation, first aid and CPR, narcotics identification, crowd control, court room demeanor, public relations, patrol procedures, physical conditioning and training, and any other subjects included in the academy.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.

Sheriff’s Personnel Unit will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations. Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Education and Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school or have proof of passing the general education development test.
No experience is required; however, volunteer or paid experience in a law enforcement support area and college-level coursework is desirable.
License and Certifications:
Pursuant to Government Code, Section 1031, must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
Successful completion of a California POST certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy within one (1) year of appointment.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Deputy Sheriff Trainee, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. Be sure to attach any qualifying documentation, which may include California POST Certificates and transcripts. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Miah Linson in the Sheriff’s Personnel Unit at linsonr @edso.org .

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Sheriff’s Personnel Unit will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. Those applicants who meet the minimum requirements for this position will be required to complete a Pre-Investigative Questionnaire (PIQ). Based on the information provided, applicants may be disqualified based on criteria set forth in Part 7, Section 706.1 of the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules and in conjunction with Sheriff’s Selection Policy 1000. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Please refer to Sheriff's Policy 1000 - Selection Standards for more information regarding disqualifying events in an applicant's background.

Candidates will be invited to participate in the POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB). Applicants who have already taken the PELLETB within the past twelve (12) months of the scheduled examination date may elect to transfer that examination score or sit for the examination again; you must contact Sheriff's Personnel prior to the scheduled exam date to request that your previous score be transferred. Per California POST, applicants may not take the PELLETB exam more than once within a thirty (30) day calendar period. A T-score of 48.0 or higher is considered passing.

All candidates must participate in the Physical Ability Test (PAT). No prior scores may be used.

If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will receive a link to schedule the written and physical examinations. The PAT and PELLETB are scheduled for: Saturday, November 7th, 2026

Those candidates who receive passing scores for both the PAT and PELLETB will be invited to participate in the oral examination process. The oral exam will be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking and placement on the eligibility list. The oral examination consists of candidates responding to technical questions designed to elicit a candidate's qualifications for the job. The panel members will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. This oral exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of November 16th, 2026.

No other exam dates will be offered for this recruitment.

To see the POST provided study guide for the PELLETB, click here . For an overview of the PAT, click here . For more information on the recruitment process, click here . Based on the Sheriff's Office needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting applicants for Deputy Sheriff Trainee. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full-time vacancies.

We currently have the following vacancies:
Multiple full-time vacancies

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Upon conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation. Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
50 miles from Sacramento Airport
129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
Skiing and Snowboarding
Live Music and Music Festivals
Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
El Dorado County Fair
Placerville Speedway
Farm to Fork Restaurants
Local Shopping Gems

Employees who are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here (Download PDF reader) for more information .

CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE!

The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
County sponsored Wellness program
Discounts on gym memberships

For your Financial Future:
CalPERS Retirement
Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
Optional Life Insurance
Educational Incentive Pay
POST Certificate pay

For your Work/Life Balance:
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accruals
Bereavement leave

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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County of El Dorado

The County of El Dorado is a charter county and employs more than 1,800 employees with an all funds operating budget of approximately $605 million. The governing body is the Board of Supervisors which is comprised of elected representatives from each of the five voting districts.

El Dorado County encompasses 1,786 square miles that range from the eastern edge of the Sacramento Valley to the peaks of the Sierra-Nevada’s. Our western border is 30 minutes from the State Capitol and only 20 minutes away from over one million acres of breathtaking national forest. The vast size of our county also means that our offices are spread from El Dorado Hills to South Lake Tahoe. Of course, our services are not just office-based, as the County of El Dorado also maintains the famous Rubicon Trail, manages the whitewater recreation on the South Fork of the American River, educates visitors on our Gold Rush days at the El Dorado County Historical Museum, and provides many other services to our residents and visitors.
County of El Dorado
- Placerville, California, United States
- https://www.edcgov.us
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Deputy Sheriff Trainee

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Accountant I/II

Mental Health Clinician IA/IB/II - Placerville

Manager of Mental Health Programs

Health Education Coordinator: Advanced Level Substance Use Treatment Counselor

Program Coordinator - In-Home Supportive Services

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Sheriff's Security Officer I/II

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Program Coordinator - Community Services

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