| Location | Orange County, CA |
| Salary | $96,324.80–$138,216 Per Year |
Deputy Sheriff I (Lateral Only)
Salary
$96,324.80 - $138,216.00 Annually
Location
Orange County
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
6128PO-1026-060 (O)
Department
Sheriff-Coroner
Opening Date
10/14/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
CAREER DESCRIPTION
DEPUTY SHERIFF I
(LATERAL APPLICANTS ONLY)
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
The recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the Department are met.
RECRUITMENT/POSITION INFORMATION
This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill vacancies in this class until the next recruitment.
Incumbents will be periodically rotated through assignments and shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and correctional/court facilities.
A Deputy Sheriff I is assigned, under supervision, to guard and supervise prisoners in correctional and court facilities, and other law enforcement duties as required.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Sheriffs Department is the fifth largest sheriffs department in the nation, offering a rewarding career with the opportunity to serve Orange County in diverse assignments including land, air, and sea-based patrol, specialty investigative units, community engagement assignments, and unique collateral duty options. The Sheriffs Department prides itself on embracing a policing model that employs intelligence-led policing strategies and a community-focused approach to providing law enforcement services. We believe engaged communities make for safe communities. Accordingly, the Department also offers extensive training and outreach opportunities for personnel to build and strengthen relationships in the communities they serve through community-based policing, familiarization between law enforcement and community residents, and collaborative problem solving. This is more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must scan, upload, and attach their VALID California P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer Regular Basic Course Academy certificate and California P.O.S.T. certificate (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, or Management) to the application. [Failure to immediately attach your certificates may result in an incomplete application and will not be accepted].
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here for details on the Deputy Sheriff I classification, including the physical, mental, environmental and working conditions.
Some Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Read, understand, interpret and apply departmental policies, rules, laws and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement work.
Write clear and comprehensive reports.
Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers and events.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
Skillfully and safely operate police vehicles and standard police firearms.
Pass a physical examination for peace officers whose typical duties demand top physical fitness and agility.
License/Certification
Possession of a valid California Driver License by date of appointment.
Option I
Have successfully completed the Sheriff-Coroner Department's basic law enforcement training course at the Department's Training Academy and have obtained a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Course Certificate.
Must maintain a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Proof of Eligibility (P.O.E.) and obtain and maintain a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Certificate upon completion of probation.
A P.O.E. is not transferable between agencies and expires upon obtaining a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic certificate.
Option II
Have successfully graduated from a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified basic law enforcement training academy, to the satisfaction of the Sheriff-Coroner, or possess a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Course Waiver.
And
Possess and maintain a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Certificate.
Special Requirements Must maintain periodic firearms qualification.
Requirements for Peace Officer Status
Applicant must:
SELECTION PROCESS
Sheriff Human Resources screens all applications and supplemental information to identify the qualified candidates. After screening, the qualified candidates will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process.
Oral Panel Interview: (Weighted 100%)
Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel comprised of subject matter experts and civilian personnel. Each candidates rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates qualifications for the position. Those who score high enough on the oral panel interview will be scheduled for a background interview.
Background Investigation:
Will include employment history, personal references, criminal history, credit history, a polygraph examination, medical examination, drug urinalysis test, and a written and oral psychological examination.
Based on the Departments needs, the selection process listed above may be modified and all affected candidates will be notified.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings.
Please click here to review the policy.
ELIGIBLE LIST
After all selection procedures have been completed, Sheriff Human Resources will establish an Open Eligible List of qualified candidates.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online by clicking the "Apply" link above. Only online applications with completed supplemental questions will be accepted. Application information must be current, succinct and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Duplicated and incomplete applications will be disqualified. Please print your online confirmation page. The confirmation page verifies receipt or your online application. Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is on your application and only use one email account.
Please click here for tips on How To Apply.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Please click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed below as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in your application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com". If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Paige West at (714) 834-5859 or email at pwest@ocsheriff.gov
Click here to view the OC Sheriffs Department website
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that Extra Help employees are not eligible for the benefits listed.
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
01
Are you a current or former peace officer in PC 830.1 status?
02
If you answered YES to question #1, please list your current or former law enforcement agency employer.
03
Have you successfully completed probation as a peace officer in PC 830.1 status and possess a valid California P.O.S.T. certificate?
04
If you answered YES to question #3, please select the highest-level certificate you possess. PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR CERTIFICATE TO YOUR APPLICATION.
05
Please list the California P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer Regular Basic Course law enforcement academy you attended. If you received a Basic Course Waiver, please list the California P.O.S.T. Certified Requalification Course you attended. Please note: Modular format (Reserve) training will not be considered. PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR CERTIFICATE TO YOUR APPLICATION.
06
The applicant is required to upload/attach a copy of their certificates for review at the time of application. Have you uploaded/attached all required documents?
07
Do you meet all requirements for Peace Officer Status? Applicant must: *Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
08
Prior to applying for Deputy Sheriff I (Lateral Only), how did you originally hear about the position?
Required Question
Employer County of Orange
Address 400 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
Santa Ana, California, 92701
Phone 714-834-2555
Website https://hrs.oc.gov