Attention all County of San Mateo Deputy Sheriffs - this is your opportunity to promote to Sheriff's Sergeant and serve as a frontline leader within the Sheriff’s Office!
Sheriff’s Sergeants, under general supervision and within a rotating assignment framework, are responsible for supervising, directing and evaluating the work of sworn and professional staff across a variety of operational and custodial assignments. Sergeants are critical to the daily execution of the Office’s mission and play a key role in ensuring consistent supervision, accountability and service delivery across assignments.
In this role, Sergeants are expected to model professionalism, exercise sound judgment and lead with integrity. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery, maintaining accountability and fostering a work environment grounded in respect, consistency and collaboration.
This position requires leaders who are committed to public trust and community engagement, who demonstrate excellence in service and who uphold a strong commitment to justice through fair, impartial and ethical decision-making.
The ideal candidate is a principled and service-driven leader who demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism and commitment to the Sheriff’s Office mission and values. This individual leads with integrity, compassion and care. The individual communicates effectively and creates an environment where employees feel supported, valued and trusted while being held accountable to the highest standards of professionalism.
The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:- The equivalent of four years of full-time continuous experience as a Deputy Sheriff in San Mateo County OR the equivalent of five years of full-time California law enforcement experience, including a minimum of two years as a Deputy Sheriff in the County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office, and possession of an Advanced Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher
- Comprehensive experience within the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
- A demonstrated commitment to high standards of performance, professionalism and conduct
- Proven supervisory ability, including providing clear direction, timely feedback and consistent follow-through
- The ability to exercise sound judgment and make effective decisions in dynamic, time-sensitive and high-pressure environments
- The ability to ensure adherence to policy, procedure and best practices while supporting organizational improvement
- A demonstrated commitment to fairness, impartiality and procedural justice in leadership and decision-making
- Ethical leadership and the ability to effectively address performance issues and misconduct
- The ability to foster a culture of accountability, integrity and respect within the organization
- A commitment to employee development through coaching, mentoring and training
- The ability to engage effectively with community members, stakeholders and partner agencies to support collaborative problem-solving