Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill regular, full-time positions in the class of Deputy Sheriff at the Yolo County Sheriffs Office. This assignment will be to patrol an assigned area and enforce State and local laws; to receive and serve civil processes and subpoenas; to supervise inmates in the jail facility; to perform duties as a courtroom bailiff; and to perform other related duties as required. Competitive pay incentives are available for prior sworn safety experience with a law enforcement agency, possession of Intermediate POST, Advanced POST, a 2 year degree, a 4 year degree, and a post graduate degree.

Interested applicants must submit an online County of Yolo Employment application and a completed supplemental questionnaire. Candidates that are currently attending a California P.O.S.T Law Enforcement Training Academy and are near graduation are encouraged to apply! Employment will be contingent upon proof of P.O.S.T Basic Certification after completion of Academy training.

The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps may change with or without notice:

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Department Selection Interview
• Behavioral Assessment
• Background Investigation
• Final interview with the Sheriff and/or the Sheriff's designee
• Conditional Job Offer, pending: Psychological Exam, Medical Exam

For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055. The County of Yolo provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance.

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