Top 2 Sheriff Jobs in Colusa, Ca

Deputy Sheriff (Academy Grads & Laterals)
County of Colusa —Colusa, CA
- $72,216 - $118,428 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
Sheriff's Correctional Deputy I/II (20762648)
County of Glenn —Willows, CA
- $25.92 - $33.60 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Sheriff's Correctional Deputy I/II (20762648)
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I/II: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license. This position performs a variety of work in the monitoring of…
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Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record. Responds to criminal and civil calls as dispatched. Yearly bonus for graduate degrees.
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Deputy Sheriff (Academy Grads & Laterals)

County of Colusa -
Colusa, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$72,216 - $118,428 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Pension plan
Paid sick time

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics

Colusa County is actively seeking qualified individuals to fill existing vacancies and create an eligibility list for the Deputy Sheriff position. Deputy Sheriffs are responsible for a diverse range of patrol officer duties, addressing various peace-related situations. This includes safeguarding life and property, enforcing laws and ordinances, conducting criminal investigations, preparing reports, engaging in crime prevention and suppression, testifying in court, and providing information and assistance to the public. Assignments may involve specific geographic areas for patrol, investigations, crime prevention, or other peace officer-related functions. To learn more about this position, please click on the job description: HERE.

Who this the Ideal Candidate?

We are seeking dedicated, public service minded individuals to join our team in this honorable position. The ideal candidate serves as a department representative, upholding department policies and procedures, while fostering a safe working environment and maintaining command presence.

Selection Procedure – The following is a tentative schedule of event that will occur as part of the selection process:

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.
Screening for minimum qualifications.
Interviews.
Background Investigation and Psychological Exam.

The selection process steps may change with or without notice. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list to fill future openings without reposting.

In addition to the salary, up to 10% in additional compensation for P.O.S.T. and Educational Incentives*:

2.5% Intermediate POST Certificate

OR,

5% Advanced POST Certificate

Educational Incentive Pay (for degrees that benefit the Department and County):

2.5% Associates Degree - AA/AS
OR,
5% Bachelor’s Degree - BA/BS

Based on the employee’s base rate of pay but shall not include any other compensation.

What are the benefits?

A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
Dedicated and fun work family that you will be welcomed into.
A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE.
A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 50 for Classic Members or 2.5% @ 57 for New Members) – As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you – Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
Deferred Compensation.
PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID sick leave
Vacation Parity – Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.

Supervision & Examples of Duties

Receives general supervision from higher level sworn staff.

Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One year of law enforcement experience is desirable.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Current enrollment in a California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy, OR satisfactory completion of a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy (for entry-level applicants), OR possession of a Basic Certificate (for lateral applicants).

License or Certificate:

Possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Other:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a): Be legally authorized to work in the United States by federal law.

Supplemental Information

The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Colusa.

You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Please be detailed in the job duties of your work history to clearly demonstrate the duties that are relevant to the position in which you are applying.

All sections of the application MUST be completed. Required documents such as a resume, cover letter, references, and any position-specific certifications must be attached and are not accepted in place of completing the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. As your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.

Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.

Application materials are the property of the County of Colusa and will not be returned.

It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in a missed notification of exams or interviews.

The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Questions?

If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:

For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide

Email the Human Resources Department at [email protected] or call 530-458-0420.

Addtional Information:

Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

ALL Colusa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Colusa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102). As a designated Disaster Worker, you will be required to complete training and may be required report for work during emergencies.

Colusa County does not reimburse travel expenses for employment applications.

The county participates in E-Verify.

Retirees may be subject to hiring restrictions according to Government Code Section 21221 (h) and 21224 for California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2026 Benefit Summary

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