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 candidate's 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.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• CURRENT OR FORMER PEACE OFFICERS IN PC 830.1 STATUS THAT HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED PROBATION. PLEASE NOTE: ONLY PC 830.1 STATUS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
• POSSESS A VALID CALIFORNIA P.O.S.T. CERTIFICATE (BASIC, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, SUPERVISORY OR MANAGEMENT).
• GRADUATED FROM A CALIFORNIA P.O.S.T. CERTIFIED PEACE OFFICER REGULAR BASIC COURSE ACADEMY.
• MODULAR FORMAT (RESERVE) TRAINING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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 for details on the Deputy Sheriff I classification, including the physical, mental, environmental and working conditions.
Some Knowledge of:

• Criminal law; police patrol procedures; legal requirements for incarceration; custody and control of prisoners in jail and during transportation; operations and maintenance of standard police firearms

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 IHave 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 RequirementsMust maintain periodic firearms qualification.

Requirements for Peace Officer Status

Applicant must:

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Be at least 21 years of age by the date of appointment.
• Not have been convicted of a felony, and not be otherwise subject to disqualification under California Government Code Section 1029.
• Be 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 exercise of peace officer powers, as determined by a licensed examining authority in accordance with California Government Code Section 1031.
• Have graduated from high school, attained a satisfactory score on a General Education Development (G.E.D.) test or passed a California high school proficiency examination, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university.
• Pass a background investigation conducted in compliance with California Government Code Section 1031, to the satisfaction of the Sheriff-Coroner.

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 candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's 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 Department's 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 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.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Please click 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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Paige West at (714) 834-5859 or email at
01

Are you a current or former peace officer in PC 830.1 status?

• Yes
• No

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?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered YES to question #3, please select the highest-level certificate you possess.PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR CERTIFICATE TO YOUR APPLICATION.

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Supervisory
• Management

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?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you meet all requirements for Peace Officer Status?Applicant must:*Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
*Be at least 21 years of age by the date of appointment.

*Not have been convicted of a felony, and not be otherwise subject to disqualification under California Government Code Section 1029.

*Be 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 exercise of peace officer powers, as determined by a licensed examining authority in accordance with California Government Code Section 1031.
• Have graduated from high school, attained a satisfactory score on a General Education Development (G.E.D.) test or passed a California high school proficiency examination, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university.
• Pass a background investigation conducted in compliance with California Government Code Section 1031, to the satisfaction of the Sheriff-Coroner.

• Yes
• No

08

Prior to applying for Deputy Sheriff I (Lateral Only), how did you originally hear about the position?

• Billboard - 55 Fwy @ Edinger
• Coffee with a Cop
• College Job Fair
• E-Mail Interest Card
• governmentjobs.com
• Fit Expos
• Military Bases
• National Night Out
• OCSD Employee/Friend
• OCSD Career Fair
• OCSD Recruiter
• ocsheriff.gov
• Run/Race
• Social Media - Facebook
• Social Media - Instagram
• Veteran/Military Job Fair
• None of the Above

Required Question