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1. What are the minimum requirements to be a Deputy Sheriff with Placer County?
Please visit the Placer County Human Resources page to view the Deputy Sheriff Job classification and current minimum requirements.
Select the job title of Deputy Sheriff I to view the minimum qualifications
Select the job title of Deputy Sheriff II to view the minimum qualifications
2. What are the selection standards for a Deputy Sheriff?
Placer County Sheriff’s Office follows the same selection standards for a Public Officer and employee outlined by California Penal Codes §832 and §832.05; Government Codes §1029 and §1031 and the State Commission on California Peace Officers Standards and Training’s (POST), Regulation 11 CCR §1950-1955. In addition, our Agency follows the guidelines set forth by the State Commission on California Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (POST), Regulation 11 CCR §1953, when conducting a Pre-Employment background investigation. California Government Code, in part, specifies that as a minimum every peace officer shall:
Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (Government Code §1031(a) and §1031.5)
Be at least 18 years of age (Government Code 1031(b)
Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record (Government Code 1030 and 1031(c)
Be free of any felony convictions (Government Code 1029(a) (1)
Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation (Government Code 1031(d)
Be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited institution (Government Code 1031(e)
3. What are the typical duties of a Deputy Sheriff?
Our officers work a variety of assignments to uphold our Agency’s Mission Statement and Core Values [link to Placer county Sheriff’s Principles]. Various duties are performed in each position; the Deputy Sheriff Job Classification Specifications provides the main essential duties.
View the job specifications and select the job title of Deputy Sheriff I/ II for classification specifications which include examples of essential duties.
4. I currently work as a peace officer for another law enforcement agency and am interested in applying to Placer County Sheriff’s Office, what is the application process?
Our Agency values the knowledge and experience each lateral applicant has earned. Applications for employment under the Public Agency Eligibility List (PAEL) are continuously accepted. For information on lateral transfers from another agency, and to download forms, please visit our employment portal and look for the job title of “employees from other public agencies.” Here you will find the requirements for the lateral (PAEL - public agency eligibility list) process as well as required documents and application.
5. I am currently a peace officer outside of the State of California and want to apply with Placer County Sheriff’ Office, how do I apply?
If you have never worked as a peace officer in the state of California you will need to work with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST) to determine what steps are necessary to apply for a POST basic academy equivalency certificate. You must possess either this equivalent Certificate for a Basic Academy Training Certificate to be qualified for a peace officer position within California, and our Agency.
To apply for a Deputy Sheriff II, and you have never worked as a law enforcement officer in the state of California, you will need to work with POST to see what is necessary to have a POST basic academy equivalency certificate issued. The minimum qualifications for deputy sheriff II require possession of a California POST basic certificate. Please visit POST’s website to learn when POST issues this certificate.
6. I have a college degree; do I still need to attend a basic police academy to be a Deputy Sheriff?
Yes, in order to be a Deputy Sheriff you must have a valid California POST basic academy training certificate or basic academy equivalency certificate. Contact the Sheriff's Office for more information.
7. How can I become a Deputy Sheriff if I haven’t attended a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy?
You can put yourself through a Peace Officers Standards and Training(POST) academy. Visit the POST website and select the quick link for basic training academies. Once you have your basic academy certificate you can then apply for the position of Deputy Sheriff I once it is open. The second option is to submit an interest card for the position of deputy sheriff trainee and you will be notified when we are accepting applications to potentially send someone to the academy.
8. What is the application process for Deputy Sheriff?
To begin your career as a Deputy Sheriff, please visit our employment portal for a list of current recruitment. The entry level Deputy Sheriff Trainee and Deputy Sheriff I positions must be listed as open recruitment to submit an application. Employees of other Public Employee Agencies may apply at any time. Placer County has an automated job-application service (JOBS) you will need to access to submit an application for position(s) you are interested in applying for.
9. What if applications are not currently being accepted for Deputy Sheriff?
If our Agency is not currently accepting applications, you can submit an interest card for the position(s) you are seeking and the County’s online job-application service (JOBS) will electronically email a notification when an application can be submitted. Interest cards stay on file for up to 12 months. To submit an interest card, visit our employment portal, navigate to “Notify me of New Job Openings.” Follow the instructions on submitting your interest. You can check any Job Group you are interested in. Please note Deputy Sheriff Positions are listed under “Public Safety/Law Enforcement.”
10. What is the testing process for Deputy Sheriff?
Each recruitment job bulletin will indicate the testing process for the open recruitment. Deputy Sheriff Positions must be able to satisfy the Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (POST) selection standards by successfully completing a physical agility and written examination prior to appointment. If your application is accepted, you will be notified via the email address provided on your application of the confirmed date and location prior to the scheduled examinations. Notification for each phase of the recruitment process will be by email.
Please contact the Placer County Human Resources Department at 530-889-4060 with any email address changes for all applications submitted.
11. I’ve taken the Deputy Sheriff written test in the past, and have a T-score; can I apply it to Placer County’s written exam?
Within certain guidelines you can have your t-score transferred. Please contact Placer County Human Resources at 530-889-4060 prior to the application submittal deadline for each recruitment if you are interested in transferring your T-Score.
12. Is there a physical agility exam for Deputy Sheriff? What does it consist of?
Candidates for Deputy Sheriff Trainee, Deputy Sheriff I and Deputy Sheriff II must pass the Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (POST) job-related work sample test battery which consists of five physical agility job-task simulation tests. This exam will test several physical performance abilities identified as necessary in the field of law enforcement. Successful completion of each physical test as specified is mandatory. A candidate must compile a minimum of 384 points to pass the physical performance test as a whole. The faster each test battery is completed the more points the candidate receives. Time to point conversion charts are available for viewing on day of testing.
13. What is the selection process for a Deputy Sheriff?
Selected candidates who are certified to the Sheriff’s Office may be scheduled for a series of Agency Panel Oral Interviews. Candidates selected from the outcome of the panel interviews will then meet with the Undersheriff for a final determination. Our Agency is looking for exceptional candidates and will accept nothing less than your best in an interview. To ensure your success, you may want to utilize all available tools to prepare. In addition to learning about our Agency and getting to know some of our Deputy Sheriff’s, the POST website has a variety of information on how to prepare for a job as a peace officer.
Candidates that pass the Agency Interview will be required to complete a POST Personal History Statement and will be subject to a background investigation using POST guidelines. POST website Upon receipt and review of the background report, a conditional offer of employment may be made, and the final candidates must then pass a Pre-Employment psychological and medical standards exam.
14. What training is provided to Sheriff’s Office Deputies?
All new officers will go through a jail training program consisting of eight weeks of basic jail functions, policies and procedures. Once completed, each officer will be then be required to complete a field training program consisting of the basics of patrol policies and procedures, full duties and responsibilities as a patrol deputy. Our Agency provides over 80 hours of accredited Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (POST) Annual Officer Training to all our officers. Topics include legal updates, tactical scenarios, ongoing firearms qualifications, defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operations and much more.
In addition, a wide variety of additional voluntary employee training and development opportunities are available upon request. Our Agency training consistently exceeds California POST requirements. We are committed to the proper training of our staff to ensure the best possible officer safety and service to our citizens.
15. Where can I be assigned to work as a Deputy Sheriff?
Our deputies can work a variety of assignments from Administration, Corrections, Courts, Investigations, Community Services, or Patrol. We have Corrections Facilities and County Courtrooms located throughout the county.
Corrections Facilities (Jail)
11801 Go for Broke
Auburn Courts (Historical Courthouse)
South Placer Courts (Santucci Center)
Auburn Main Office
2995 Richardson Drive
10 Culver Street
Foresthill Substation
24580 Main Street
North Lake Tahoe Substation
South Placer (Loomis) Substation
16. What kind of special assignments/teams are there for a Deputy Sheriff?
Our officers have the opportunity to be involved in many different special assignments and teams during their career with us. Opportunities are available within assigned Unit performing special tasks during your regular responsibilities, but also being part of a special on-call team as emergencies and/or events occur. A wide variety of special assignments provides for an exciting and well-rounded career in law enforcement, and our Agency highly promotes the opportunities our special assignments and teams offer. Contact the Sheriff's Office for more information.
Armory/Range Master
Custody/Corrections
Court Security/Bailiff
Explosive Ordinance Detail/ Bomb Unit
Homeless Liaison Officer
Off Highway Vehicle Team
Resident Deputy Assignment
17. What pay incentives are available to a Deputy Sheriff?
Some of the following pay incentives are negotiated items between the County and the Deputy Sheriff Association. These incentives can change with contract amendments.
$1,065 to $1,215 yearly uniform allowance, depending on assignment
Additional pay incentive if assigned to swing or graveyard shifts
Additional pay incentive for completion of education and career advancement learning, such as:
P.O.S.T. Intermediate and/or Advance Certificates
P.O.S.T. Advance Certificate
AA, BA, and/or Master’s Degree
Additional pay incentive Bilingual language depending on assignment and qualifying exam
Additional pay incentive for Special Assignments or Teams (if assigned), such as:
Canine pay - $225 per month for a county owned canine/ $275 per month for an employee owned canine
Certified diver - $130 per month
Explosive ordinance detail/ bomb - $130 per month
Field Training Officer - 5% of the base hourly rate on hours of training
Hostage Negotiations Team - $130 per month
Special Enforcement Team - $130 per month
Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium - $675 per month
Undercover - 5% of the base hourly rate on hours worked
Stand-by pay - depending on assignment
Longevity pay - 5% after 5 years at top step or 10 years of County service. And, an additional 5% at 20 years of service
One hour on-duty paid workout, depending on assignment
Take home patrol car, depending on assignment and county of residence