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Sheriff's Security Officer Opportunity

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve.

The opportunity: Sheriff's Security Officers have the opportunity to serve their communities following the Sheriff's Mission and Vision, protecting the El Dorado County Government Buildings and Superior Courts, and the persons within. Sheriff's Security Officers are assigned to all Courthouses and specified Government Buildings within El Dorado County.

This recruitment is specifically for South Lake Tahoe. Candidates will be assigned to the South Lake Tahoe Facilities, but some training will occur in Placerville. Candidates should be prepared to work in Placerville during training for the first week/s of employment.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Provide security to assigned Superior Court facilities.
• Protect persons and property within the assigned Courthouse.
• Observe and report any potential safety concerns or hazards.
• Control access to the building, utilizing metal detectors and other screening devices.

Sheriff's Personnel Unit will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following requirements:

• Equivalent to graduation from High School.
• Be at least 21 years of age at time of application.
• Two (2) years of experience working with members of the public.
• License and Certifications must be successfully completed within first year of employment.
• California POST Arrest and Firearms training course as described in Penal Code Section 832.
• California POST Baton course.
• Obtain and maintain firearms qualifications.
• Obtain and maintain CPR Certification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

Sheriff's Security Officer II:

• In addition to the above, one (1) year of experience equivalent to the County's class of Sheriff's Security Officer I.

Submit your application: Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

Recruitment process: Applicants will be required to complete a pre-investigative questionnaire. Based on the information provided, applicants may be disqualified based on criteria set forth in Part 7, Section 706.1 of the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules and in conjunction with Sheriff's Selection Policy 1000. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

The examination has been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026. No other exam dates will be offered for this recruitment. Candidates must obtain a T-Score of 42.0 or higher to move forward in the recruitment process.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is recruiting applicants for Sheriff's Security Officer. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time and extra help vacancies.

One (1) vacancy located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Prior to conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation. Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just: 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento, 50 miles from Sacramento Airport, 129 miles to San Francisco. Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County: Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports, Skiing and Snowboarding, Live Music and Music Festivals, Local Craft Breweries and Wineries, El Dorado County Fair, Placerville Speedway, Farm to Fork Restaurants, Local Shopping Gems.

The County of El Dorado participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States. Learn more:

• E-Verify Notice of Participation
• Right to Work

The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs! For your Health and Well-Being: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), County sponsored Wellness program, Discounts on gym memberships. For your Financial Future: CalPERS Retirement, Deferred Compensation (457) Plans, Optional Life Insurance. For your Work/Life Balance: Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation and sick leave accruals, Personal and bereavement leave.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

To provide us with an opportunity to evaluate your background, responses to the Supplemental Questions are required in addition to your application. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process for this position. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) must be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application.

• I acknowledge receipt of this information
• Do you hold a valid California POST certificate? Yes (Certificate must be attached), No, Currently enrolled (Enrollment letter must be attached)
• Do you possess current California PC 832 Firearms and Arrest certifications? Yes (Certificate must be attached), No, Currently enrolled (Enrollment letter must be attached)
• Do you possess current Baton certification? Yes (Certificate must be attached), No, Currently enrolled (Enrollment letter must be attached)
• The current vacancy is located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Are you willing to accept a position in South Lake Tahoe, CA? Please note that if you select "no" you will be removed from consideration for this recruitment. Yes, No