Deputy Sheriff

The Placer County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff I, Deputy Sheriff II, Deputy Sheriff Trainee, and Extra Help Deputy.

Deputy Sheriff - Trainee

$78,977/year

This classification will receive a 4% salary increase effective June 2025 and 3% in June 2026. Additionally, significant incentives and additional pay are available including Uniform Allowance and Education Incentive.

Take the first steps in joining the exciting world of law enforcement by applying for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position! This position is designed for individuals who have no prior law enforcement experience but are interested in getting started. Applicants selected for this position will be enrolled in a California POST-certified academy where you will learn all the skills necessary to be successful with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office as a sworn peace officer. Upon graduation from the academy, you will be sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff I with full peace officer powers.

Deputy Sheriff I

$82,888 - $87,110/year

This classification will receive a 4% salary increase effective June 2025 and 3% in June 2026. Significant incentives and additional pays are available including Uniform Allowance, Education Incentive, Shift Differential, Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium, Bilingual Pay, etc.

This position is open to those who have already earned a California POST Basic Academy Certificate. In this position you will receive extensive supervision and training from experienced personnel through our Field Training and Jail Training programs. Upon successful completion of these training programs and your probation period, you may receive a non-competitive promotion to Deputy Sheriff II.

Deputy Sheriff II

FY 24-25: $96,158 - $147,203/year*

FY 25-26: $100,004 - $151,895/year*

FY 26-27: $103,004 - $155,554/year*

*Base rate at top step and incentives

This classification will receive a 4% salary increase effective June 2025 and 3% in June 2026. Significant incentives and additional pays are available including POST Certificate Pay, Uniform Allowance, Education Incentive, Shift Differential, Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium, Detective Division Pay, Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium, Bilingual Pay, Special Teams Pay, etc.

This position is open to individuals who have a minimum of one year of prior law enforcement experience, as well as a valid California POST Basic Certificate. If you are applying from outside of California, you must have obtained the California POST Basic Waiver or the California POST Basic Certificate.  Placer County Sheriff’s Office provides law enforcement services to a large area, covering the rural areas of Roseville bordering Sacramento, to the beautiful city of Tahoe.  Due to the diverse nature of the areas we serve, we are able to explore new and innovative ways to protect and serve our community in the most efficient way possible.

Do you qualify for an expediated recruitment under the PAEL Process?

If you are currently employed with a public agency as a peace officer, or have been employed within the last year, you may be eligible for an expediated recruitment known as the Public Agency Eligibility List – PAEL process. For more information, click here: Job Posting: Employees of Other Public Agencies - Placer County (jobapscloud.com)

Deputy Sheriff II PAEL

$92,456 - $112,778/year

*This classification will receive 4% salary increases effective July 2024 and July 2025. Additionally, significant incentives and additional pays are available including Uniform Allowance, POST Certificate Pay, Education Incentive, Shift Differential, Detective Division Pay, Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium, Bilingual Pay, Special Teams Pay

The Placer County Sheriff’s Office offers many exciting opportunities for California peace officers. If you are currently employed, or have employed within the last year, with one or more years of experience as a peace officer and possess a valid California POST Basic Certificate, you may be eligible for an expediated recruitment known as the Public Agency Eligibility List – PAEL process. Placer County Sheriff’s Office provides law enforcement services to a large area, covering the rural areas of Roseville bordering Sacramento, to the beautiful city of Tahoe.  Due to the diverse nature of the areas we serve, we are able to explore new and innovative ways to protect and serve our community in the most efficient way possible. 

Special Teams Opportunities:

At the Placer County Sheriff's Office, we believe in fostering a dynamic and skilled law enforcement team. As a Deputy Sheriff, you have the opportunity to become an integral part of our specialized units, where your skills and dedication can make a significant impact.

Discover Your Potential:
To learn more about the exciting opportunities available in our special teams and the unique roles each team plays in ensuring public safety, visit our Special Teams page for detailed information.

Note: Special team positions may have specific eligibility requirements and additional training criteria. Applicants will be considered based on their qualifications and the needs of the department

Available Incentives to Qualified Employees:

  • Intermediate POST Pay: $500 Per Month for Deputy Sheriff II

  • Advanced POST Pay: $1,000 Per Month for Deputy Sheriff II

  • Detective Division Premium Pay - $510 per month

  • Bilingual pay – $464 per month

  • Canine Pay - Pay of six (6) hours per fourteen (14) day work period paid at time and one half.

  • Educational Incentive

    • $100 per pay period for Associate’s Degree (AA)

    • $125 per pay period for Bachelor’s Degree (BA)

    • $175 per pay period for Master’s Degree (MA)

  • Hazard Premium Pay: $150 per month (Increasing to $200 per month effective 7/12/2025) When assigned to Special Enforcement, Certified Divers, Hostage Negotiations, Explosive Ordinance Disposal, and/or Air Support Operations.

  • Longevity Pay: Additional 5% to 10%

  • Night Shift Differential Pay: Additional $4.41 per hour

  • Stand by/Call Back Pay: $27 for weekdays and $30 for weekends and holiday paid for in units of 8 hours.

  • Tahoe Branch Assignment Pay: $1,000 per month

  • Training Officer Pay: $389

  • Tuition Reimbursement $1,300.00 max per fiscal year on approved classes

  • Uniform Allowance: $1,065 per year for Auburn area and $1,215 per year for Tahoe, Colfax, Dutch Flat, and Foresthill areas

Full Benefits Summary, including scheduled General Wage Increases for the Placer Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA) found here: Deputy-Sheriff-Association-Benefit-Details-PDF (ca.gov) *Please note, not all classifications and assignments are eligible for all benefits listed.

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