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Correctional Deputy With The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office

Interested in protecting our community? Join our detention team as a Correctional Deputy with the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office! No experience required and multiple positions available. Starting salary up to $47.97/hour ($100,119/year) and a competitive total compensation package!

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits including:

• Salary advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Career advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Correctional Deputy II (salary up to $125,707 annually)
• Premium pay for specialty assignments, ranging from 2.5% to 10.0%
• Differential pay for evening and night shifts
• Paid time off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals and 12 paid holidays per year
• County paid health premium contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Staff development/wellness pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-retirement health reimbursement arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid parental leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Additional benefits - Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• Student loan debt relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

The Sheriff's Office New Generation/Direct Supervision Detention Facility has evolved from an era of linear incarceration to incorporating advanced technologies and officer skills development. As a result, the Sheriff's Office is eager to recruit and develop professional correctional staff who have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise a solid management-style approach to working with inmates.

The most successful and qualified Correctional Deputy candidates are those who demonstrate excellent communication skills and can maintain patience and professionalism in maintaining the custody of incarcerated individuals. As a Correctional Deputy I, you will receive thorough training, close oversight, and the mentorship of experienced Deputies. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office training program provides exposure to a variety of correctional functions, including:

• Inmate booking
• General population security
• Protective custody
• Medical withdrawal and mental health

To excel in these training areas, you must have the ability to exercise quick and sound judgment, patience, and be able to work effectively in sometimes stressful situations. The challenges you face as a Correctional Deputy will reward you with a sense of purpose and fulfillment. The supervision of inmates is a 24/7 responsibility. Work shifts are 8, 10, or 12 hours, include weekends and holidays, and new Deputies must have the flexibility to work all shifts (days, swings, graves). Overtime is a requirement for Correctional Deputies. With experience and seniority, opportunities to select different work shifts and/or specialty assignments become available. There are a variety of specialty assignments available, which are assigned on a "most qualified" basis, and may be entitled to premium pay.

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office employs over 650 staff to protect and secure the half-million residents within the 1,768 square miles of Sonoma County. The Detention Division's staff of over 300 are committed to serving the County of Sonoma and the State of California by providing a secure, safe, and humane environment for both employees and inmates. With more than 15 different highly trained and specialized units, you can be confident that a career with the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office will keep you learning and growing.

We want to hear from you! Would you like to learn more about joining the Sheriff's Office? Visit our Personnel Bureau website or contact us and speak to the Sheriff's recruiting team at (707) ###-#### or email ...@sonomacounty.gov.

Effective 5/22/23, individuals who possess United States citizenship or status as a permanent resident alien, OR have the legal authorization to work in the United States under federal law, will be considered to meet the citizenship minimum standards for this position. This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple Correctional Deputy I positions in the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association Memorandum Of Understanding (SCLEA MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory.

The date of the written examination is:

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.