Salary: $99,694.40 - $121,180.80 Annually
Location : Woodland, CA
Job Type: Regular / Full Time
Job Number: 2026-DEPUTY-SHERIFF
Department: Sheriff-Coroner
Division: Patrol
Opening Date: 04/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
DESCRIPTIONThe County of Yolo is recruiting to fill regular, full-time positions in the class of Deputy Sheriff at the Yolo County Sheriffs Office. This assignment will be to patrol an assigned area and enforce State and local laws; to receive and serve civil processes and subpoenas; to supervise inmates in the jail facility; to perform duties as a courtroom bailiff; and to perform other related duties as required.
COMPETITIVE PAY INCENTIVESNew hires may also eligible for up to $10,000 hiring incentive pay!
Prior sworn safety experience with a law enforcement agency shall be credited towards years of County service solely for the purpose of calculating longevity.
In addition to the salary posted in this job bulletin, employees receive additional compensation, up to a total of 15% of base, by stacking a maximum of two of the following incentives:
- 2.5% for possession of Intermediate POST
- 7.5% for possession of Advanced POST
- 2.5% for possession of a 2 year degree
- 7.5% for possession of a 4 year degree
- 10% for possession of post graduate degree
HOW TO APPLYInterested applicants must submit an online County of Yolo Employment application and a completed supplemental questionnaire.
CANDIDATES THAT ARE CURRENTLY ATTENDING A CALIFORNIA P.O.S.T LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMY AND ARE NEAR GRADUATION ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!
Employment will be contingent upon proof of P.O.S.T Basic Certification after completion of Academy training. A copy of California P.O.S.T Basic certification OR verification of current P.O.S.T Basic Academy enrollment should be attached to the employment application.
For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Answers calls for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of State and local laws;
- Observes assigned area for suspicious acts and unsafe conditions;
- Conducts preliminary investigations at scenes of accidents and crimes;
- Prepares detailed reports of all activities;
- Provides assistance to other Deputies and other law enforcement agencies as necessary;
- Receives and serves a variety of civil papers including summons and complaints, subpoenas, orders, writs of attachment, executions, and claim and delivery;
- Confers with appropriate parties in serving civil processes;
- Makes arrests in contempt proceeding;
- Effects evictions and seizes personal property ties;
- Serves as jailer;
- Serves as bailiff;
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
Certificate: Possession of a valid POST Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training.
In addition to the above, applicants must:
1. Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment;
2. Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law
3. Successfully pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Department;
4. Not have been convicted of a felony; and
5. Be in good physical condition and pass a thorough medical and psychological examination prior to employment.
Special Requirements: Persons employed in this class must be willing to work odd, irregular, and/or rotating shifts, holidays and weekends. In addition, incumbents must continue to maintain department standards for firearms qualification and training as a condition of employment. Each deputy must continue to meet the department standards on firearms qualifications.
License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
Ability to: Ability to learn, understand, interpret, and apply departmental policies, and rules and laws and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement work; ability to write clear, comprehensive reports and accurately remember names, faces, numbers, and events; ability to learn the use and care of firearms; ability to exercise care in proper driving of a departmental vehicle; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action under emergency conditions.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement.
In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire and a copy of California P.O.S.T Basic certification OR verification of current P.O.S.T Basic Academy enrollment.Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
SELECTION PROCEDUREThe following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps may change with or without notice.
- Screen for Minimum Qualifications
- Department Selection Interview
- Behavioral Assessment
- Background Investigation
- Final interview with the Sheriff and/or the Sheriff's designee
- Conditional Job Offer, pending:
- Psychological Exam
- Medical Exam
Verification of Licensure/Certification
Acceptable forms of licensure, certification and/or formal training documentation are certificates that list the applicant's name, institution name, course title and date the certificate was awarded. If applicable, the verifying documentation should include a certification/license number as well as an expiration date.
CONTACT INFORMATIONFor questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
RETIREMENT
Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members! "Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:
Misc: 2.5% at 55
Safety: 3.0% at 55
Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50
"New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:
Misc: 2% @ 62
Safety: 2.7% @ 57
BENEFITS The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
- Holidays & Floating Holidays
- Disability Plans
- Social Security & Medicare
Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution (accessible ) identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.
Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website, by clicking
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The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the closing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position. I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the closing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet.
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Do you currently hold a sworn peace officer position with another law enforcement agency?
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Do you possess a high school diploma or a GED?
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Do you possess a current, valid California P.O.S.T Basic certificate?
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If you answered "No" to question #4, are you currently attending a California P.O.S.T Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy?
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If you answered "Yes" to question #5, what is your projected graduation date from the Academy?
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