Salary : $132,080.00 - $160,555.20 Annually
Location : Woodland, CA
Job Type: Regular / Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Sheriff-Coroner
Division: Patrol
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: P

DESCRIPTION

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one ( 1 ) regular, full-time position in the class of Sergeant at the Yolo County Sheriff's Office.

The Position
Under direction, the incumbent will supervise a group of law enforcement personnel performing patrol and investigative work; to supervise a specialized unit in the Sheriff's Office; and to do related work as required.
This class represents the first level of supervision in the law enforcement series. An incumbent whose position is assigned to this class will typically supervise a group of Deputy Sheriffs on an assigned shift, a specialized facility such as a jail or branch jail, or a specialized function such as a civil or investigation unit.

COMPENSATION
The County of Yolo offers the following incentive benefits:

Educational Incentive- Employees shall receive a two and one-half percent (2.5%) increment above base pay for a two-year college degree from an accredited college or university OR five percent (5%) increment above base pay for a four-year college degree from an accredited college or university

POST Incentive- Employees shall receive a two and one-half percent (2.5%) increment above base pay for a POST intermediate certificate OR seven and one-half percent (7.5%) increment above base pay for a POST advanced certificate.
How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application by the closing date. 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

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervises and assists Deputies assigned to patrol in various areas of the County;
• Ensures that patrol activities are conducted in accordance with Department rules and regulations;
• Supervises the activities of the Department on an assigned shift;
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of subordinate technical personnel in specialized units of the Department, including the civil and identification functions;
• Assists on calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of local and state laws;
• Ensures proper use of Department equipment by subordinate personnel;
• Supervises the receiving and assignment of prisoners and the maintenance of security;
• Supervises and assists in conducting preliminary and secondary investigations of crime, involving juveniles and adults;
• Interviews victims, complainants and witnesses;
• Orders and maintains supplies and commodities needed for efficient unit operation;
• Supervises the receiving, booking and release of prisoners on bail or payment of fine in accordance with established procedure;
• Assists in the training of subordinate personnel;
• Maintains comprehensive and detailed records relating to unit or shift operation;
• Cooperates and coordinates with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of criminals and suspects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; AND

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience, two of which must be in the class of Deputy Sheriff with the Yolo County Sheriff's Office; AND

Certificate: Possession of a valid POST Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training.

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.

Knowledge of: general knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of law enforcement work; general knowledge of criminal law including the law of arrest, search and seizure, rules of evidence, and laws governing jail procedures; general knowledge of the basic principles of supervision and training; general knowledge of the collection and analysis of evidence; general knowledge of state law pertinent to civil procedure, including the attachment and sale of property.

Ability to: instruct and supervise subordinate personnel engaged in law enforcement work; ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; ability to interpret, explain, and apply laws and regulations; ability to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive oral and written reports; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees, government officials, and the general public.
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 as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Selection Procedure
The 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
• Screen for Best Qualified
• Department Selection Interviews
• Background Investigation
• Final interview with the Sheriff and/or the Sheriff's designee
• Conditional Job Offer, pending:
  • Psychological Examination
  • Medical Examination

Written Examination
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written examination. This examination may test for, but is not limited to, the essential knowledge and abilities listed in this job announcement. Qualified applicants will be notified of the exact date, time, and location of the examination to the email address included in the application. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination, in conjunction with any county or veteran's preference points.
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at 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. Review the job opportunity information to find the bargaining unit code or search the which identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.

Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the MOU and benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits by Bargaining Unit summary on the webpage.
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