Deputy Sheriff (Academy/Lateral)

Salary : $117,603.20 - $142,646.40 Annually
Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 0719-26-01
Department: Marin County Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Signing Bonus: 10,000 for Lateral Applicants Only
Vacancies: Multiple
Weekly Schedule: 40
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .

ABOUT US
In addition to a competitive compensations package, new, full-time, regular hire experienced Lateral Deputy Sheriff's are eligible to receive a $10,000 signing bonus which will be split into two equal payments: 50% at time of hire (i.e. first paycheck) and the remaining 50% after successful completion of their probationary period.
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

The Marin County Sheriff's Office:
The Marin County Sheriff's Office is committed to partnering with our communities to provide leadership and excellence in public safety. We take pride in our department and work hard to provide a safe environment for our residents. The department is divided into three major bureaus; Administrative and Support Services, Detention Services, and Field Services in addition to operating the countywide Major Crime Task Force. The responsibilities of the Sheriff's Office Bureaus include providing general law enforcement services in the unincorporated communities of Marin County, maintaining the county jail, providing security to the Superior Court, operating a countywide communications division, performing death investigations under the purview of the Coroner, operating a documentary services division consisting of records, warrants, civil units, and more. To learn more about the Sheriff's Office, visit our website.
ABOUT THE POSITION

This Deputy Sheriff opportunity is for those who are lateral applicants, academy graduates or current academy attendees. Deputy Sheriffs serve in patrol, custody, court, and investigation divisions that include a variety of specialty assignments. Deputies provide law enforcement for unincorporated communities and rural areas throughout Marin County. Deputies process, guard, transport, and supervise prisoners as well as provide security for courtrooms.

Deputy Sheriff Academy Attendees receive appointment at the Deputy Sheriff Trainee level. Upon successful completion of a POST Academy, the Marin County Sheriff's Field Training Program, Jail Operations Program, or the Court Floor Operations Training Program, and meeting the qualifications for the higher level class, graduates will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff and paid as such.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the desire for a career in law enforcement through college coursework and, in accordance with POST guidelines, will continuously demonstrate, maintain and exceed high standards of personal conduct in the following areas:

• Personal and professional integrity;
• Attention to safety;
• Effective impulse control;
• Avoidance of risk taking activity and substance abuse;
• Consistent acceptable performance in high stress environments;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Proper decision making and judgment;
• Ability to continuously learn and effectively communicate.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Basic law enforcement concepts and terminology, including jail operations, criminal investigation, law enforcement, and crime prevention
• First aid principles and techniques
• Report preparation and record keeping
• Human behavior theories related to criminology, crisis intervention, and crowd control
• Considerable knowledge of laws and court decisions pertaining to law enforcement, including search and seizure, suspect and prisoner rights, and custody and protection of evidence
• Operational principles and practices of criminal investigation, law enforcement, and crime prevention
• Court and trial procedures
• Use and effects of police weapons; Methods of self-defense and physical restraint
• Community oriented policing
• Organizational policies and procedures
• Vocabulary of technical/specialized fields of law enforcement such as identification, detention, and pathology

Ability to:

• Learn, interpret, apply, and explain complex laws and regulations
• Read and interpret documents in English such as maps, diagrams, and textbooks; Communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written form
• Perform accurate mathematical calculations
• Comprehend and retain factual information and apply what is learned
• Observe and remember details of events, names, faces, numbers, and physical descriptions
• Prepare and maintain clear, accurate, and concise reports and files
• Exercise tact, self-restraint, judgment, and strategy in dealing with people who may have emotional or physical difficulties
• Engage in community-based policing, relationship building between law enforcement and community residents, and collaborative problem solving.
• Exercise sound independent judgment in emergency or stressful situations
• Correctly interpret a situation and take appropriate action under a variety of conditions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School graduation, or equivalent (GED), is required. Candidates using a GED to qualify must have obtained GED scores of at least 35 on each test section and have an overall score of at least 45. College level coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, criminology, or a field related to the work is highly desirable. Applicants must be 21 years of age.

In addition to the above, applicants must possess:
LATERAL:

• Experience: One year of current, full-time, paid patrol experience in a California municipal or state police or county sheriff's department or California Highway Patrol, or similar as defined in Penal Code 830.1 or 830.2 OR one year of current full-time, paid correctional experience as a sworn Deputy Sheriff as defined in Penal Code 830.1.
• Training: Successful completion of the California Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Regular Basic Course, and completion of either the Field Training Officer Program or the Jail Training Officer Program.
• P.O.S.T. Certificate: Possession of a California Commission on P.O.S.T. Basic certification.

ACADEMY GRADUATE:

• P.O.S.T. Certificate: Possession of a valid California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Certificate* OR valid Basic California P.O.S.T. Professional Certificate* OR California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver.
  *If there has been a break in qualifying service over three years (36 months) but less than five years (60 months) OR previously attended a California Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved Basic Academy over three years (36 months) but less than five years (60 months), you must submit your P.O.S.T. Basic certificate and/or current P.O.S.T. Basic Course Re-qualification certificate.

ACADEMY ATTENDEE: (Note: Candidates who have not completed the P.O.S.T. Academy by the time of appointment will be hired as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee)

• Academy Attendance: Current attendance at a California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy with a letter from the academy verifying current attendance submitted at the time of application.

Please note that all required documentation must be attached to the application when submitted.

License:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain a California Class C Driver's License by the time of appointment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Linda Kline at

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List:

Step I: All applicants who meet the above minimum qualifications and have submitted the correct attachments at the time of application will have their names placed on the eligible list and be notified to contact the Sheriff's Office to schedule a selection/pre-background interview.

Step II: Those applicants who successfully complete the selection/pre-background interview will be subject to a screening process including: (1) DMV record check, (2) police record check, (3) personal history statement, (4) polygraph examination and/or a computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) examination, (5) thorough background investigation, (6) medical examination (see class specification for full details) and (7) psychological assessment. Applicants must pass phases 1 through 5 prior to conditional job offer, and must pass phases 6 and 7 prior to appointment.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur in this assignment while the list remains active.

Please note that there is a waiting period for those applicants who are disqualified during the selection process. Applicants who withdraw from the process, or are interviewed and not selected (INS) must wait six (6) months; applicants who withdraw when in background or fail the psychological assessment must wait two years; and applicants who fail background (DQ) must wait three years.
Special Requirements: Applicants must be willing to work any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Applicants must be 21 years of age or older by the time of appointment as mandated by the Peace Officer Standards and Training minimum requirements.

In accordance with State law: felony law convictions or any other convictions identified in Section 1029 of the Government Code will be disqualifying.

Section 1031 of the Government Code provides that candidates:

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
• Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent as defined by state law.
• Be found free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
• Candidates must complete and pass a physical evaluation and comprehensive psychological evaluation prior to appointment.

Open & Continuous Recruitment:This recruitment is Open and Continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for this position may be certified directly to the Sheriff's Office for a selection interview. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
Background Process: Applicants successful in testing will be subject to a thorough and rigorous background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, interviews with friends, relatives, neighbors and employers; verification of DMV records; and overall employment and education history. An applicant may be disqualified for past criminal convictions, poor driving record, providing false background information, and other reasons.

Drug Use Standards: No use of illegal drugs within the timelines described in the Pre-Employment Drug Use Guidelines. Applicants successful in testing will be given a polygraph examination and/or computerized voice stress analysis and will be asked about illegal drug use.

Personal Appearance Standards - Tattoos: No tattoo or body art that is offensive, demeaning, or prejudicial to good order shall be visible. Examples of offensive tattoos include but are not limited to those that exhibit or advocate discrimination, those that exhibit gang, supremacist, or extremist group affiliation, and those that depict or promote drug use, sexually explicit acts, or other obscene material. Details of the full policy are described in the Personal Appearance Standards - Tattoos Policy The appropriateness of tattoos as defined by the policy shall remain at the sole discretion of the Sheriff or designee.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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Please select how you are applying for Deputy Sheriff. If you are applying as an academy graduate or attendee, indicate in the education portion of the application the POST academy from which you graduated or are currently attending.(Note: Candidates who have not completed the P.O.S.T. Academy by the time of appointment will be hired as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee)

• Lateral
• Academy Graduate
• Academy Attendee

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If applying as a Lateral, do you meet all the following conditions?I have at least one year of full-time, paid patrol experience in a California municipal or state police or county sheriff's department or California Highway Patrol, or similar as defined in Penal Code 830.1 or 830.2 OR one year of current full-time, paid correctional experience as a sworn Deputy Sheriff as defined in Penal Code 830.1.AND I am currently employed in this capacity.AND I have attached a valid Basic California P.O.S.T. Professional Certificate.

• Yes
• No
• N/A - I am not applying as a Lateral

03

If applying as an Academy Graduate, do you meet all the following conditions?I have successfully completed a California Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved Basic Academy.AND I have attached a valid California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Certificate* OR valid Basic California P.O.S.T. Professional Certificate* OR California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver.*If there has been a break in qualifying service over three years (36 months) but less than five years (60 months) OR previously attended a California Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved Basic Academy over three years (36 months) but less than five years (60 months), you must submit your P.O.S.T. Basic certificate and/or current P.O.S.T. Basic Course Re-qualification certificate.

• Yes
• No
• N/A - I am not applying as an Academy Graduate

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If applying as an Academy Attendee, do you meet all the following conditions?I am currently enrolled in a California Commission on P.O.S.T. approved Basic Academy.AND I have attached a letter from the academy verifying current enrollment.

• Yes
• No
• N/A - I am not applying as an Academy Attendee

05

As an adult, have you ever been convicted of a felony?Note: Any felony convictions will preclude you from being hired as a law enforcement officer.

• Yes
• No

06

I confirm that I have read the and understand the requirements as outlined.

• Yes

07

I confirm that I have read the and understand the requirements as outlined.

• Yes

08

In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA):I confirm that I have not engaged in any sexual contact or abuse with an inmate in a prison, jail, lockup community, confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997.

• Yes

09

Are you willing and available to work all of the following when assigned?

• Graveyard, Swing and Day Shifts
• Overlapping Shifts (combination of above)
• Weekends
• Holidays
• Overtime as required

• Yes
• No

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