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DEPUTY SHERIFF RECRUIT: $6,755 per month

DEPUTY SHERIFF-Corrections: $7,842 - $10,711 per month

FINAL FILING DEADLINE: Open Filing Period

Exam #26/36E21/02LA

Physical Agility and Written Exam Dates: April 17th and 18th, 2026, July 25, 2026, and October 24, 2026, at 8:00 AM. Scheduling is required. Applications are screened monthly.

Exam Location: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, 1414 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906. 

WRITTEN WAIVER: The written exam may be waived for applicants who have graduated from an approved CA P.O.S.T Police Academy, currently enrolled in a CA P.O.S.T approved Police Academy, or for applicants who have previously taken the P.O.S.T. Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written exam within one year and possess a minimum T-Score of 42. A copy of the certificate must be included with the application. 

PHYSICAL AGILITY WAIVER: The physical agility may be waived for applicants who have previously passed the Monterey County physical agility exam or South Bay Regional Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) physical agility exam within 12 months with a minimum overall score of 320. A copy of the certificate must be included with the application.

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is seeking individuals to work in the Correction Operations Bureau. Deputy Sheriffs assigned to work in the jail are responsible for the security, custody, transport, and supervision of incarcerated individuals and may serve as a Court Bailiff. 

Candidates will be considered at both the Deputy Sheriff-Corrections and Deputy Sheriff-Recruit levels. Incumbents appointed as Deputy Sheriff-Recruit may be promoted to Deputy Sheriff–Corrections upon successfully graduating an approved CA P.O.S.T. Police BASIC academy and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority in accordance with the Flexible Staffing Program and Guidelines. 

DEPUTY SHERIFF RECRUITS: Are “at-will” employees and are sworn in as Deputy Sheriff-Corrections upon graduation from the CA P.O.S.T. Academy. Failure to graduate or to meet the Sheriff’s Office standards is cause for release from this position. 

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Examples of Deputy Sheriff-Corrections duties:

1. Supervise and controls behavior and activities of persons confined to the Sheriff's Corrections Operation Bureau facilities.

2. Conducts strip, skin and pat down searches of persons; determines the presence of contraband.

3. Conducts initial investigation of incarcerated persons complaints, accidents or crime that occur within the facility.

4. Books and receives incarcerated persons upon admission to county jail; classifies incarcerated persons according to security risk factors and determines location and number of persons within facilities.

5. Conducts physical head count of incarcerated persons to determine location and number of persons within facilities.

6. Transports incarcerated persons to and from jail facilities, court, hospital or medical appointments.

7. Transports criminals or fugitives from anywhere in the United States for extradition purposes.

8. Prepares written reports and maintains various agency records.

9. Inspects jail facilities for the presence of illegal activities, contraband or damages

10. Answers any inquiries from the public and other law enforcement personnel pertaining to jail policies and incarcerated person as allowed by departmental regulations.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website:

Deputy Sheriff-Recruit: Deputy Sheriff-Recruit

Deputy SheriffCorrections: Deputy Sheriff-Corrections

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Salary: $12,472.00 - $16,993.00 Monthly

FINAL FILING DEADLINE: Monday, June 15, 2026

Exam #26/36A81/05IE

Oral boards: Tentative week of June 29, 2026

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Monterey County Sheriff 's Office is comprised of the Administration, Corrections and Enforcement Patrol Operation Bureaus.  The Sheriff’s Office delivers public safety to the residents of Monterey County by providing 24-hour patrol, investigations, custody services, court security, and law enforcement support. 

The Sheriff’s Office is currently recruiting to establish an eligible list for the Sheriff’s Captain classification which resides in the Corrections and Enforcement Operations Bureaus.   The Sheriff’s Captain performs highly technical research and analysis of complex problems in support of executive management in managing, supervising, inspecting, and organizing the work of divisions, departmental functions or programs; and maintains command of a bureau in the absence of higher authority; and performs other related duties as required.

The Captain classification differs from Chief Deputy in that the latter class is appointed by the Sheriff and is exempt from the Civil Service system. This classification differs from Sheriff's Commander in that incumbents are answerable to the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or a Chief Deputy and have responsibility for the overall administration of the activities of one of the major bureaus of the agency.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate organizational and interpersonal skills; offer a broad array of experience managing sworn law enforcement officers and problem solving.

Examples of Duties

• Coordinates the long- and short-term plans, implements and directs multiple teams, programs, units, divisions or station law enforcement operations 

• On a bureau scale, develop strategic plans related to the prevention and investigation of crime, protection of life and property, care and custody of inmates, court security and communications

• Ensures a smooth flow of interaction across bureau and inter-agency lines

• Maintains facilities to ensure security, safety and sanitary conditions; maintains and accounts for a wide variety of evidence and specialized equipment; and inspects and directs the maintenance of administrative and confidential records

• Working with the Bureau Chiefs, manages and coordinates complex law enforcement activities with bureaus, divisions, stations, departments, Federal, State, local, and community agencies; participates in law enforcement deployment planning and serving as incident or scene commander in emergency situations, critical incidents and major events that may involve large numbers of added personnel and coordination with other agencies

• Manages or oversees the most challenging, sensitive and confidential matters affecting employees, facilities, equipment, or operations, including the investigation of employee grievances, allegations of officer misconduct and officer suitability, violations of rules and regulations, crimes and suspicious occurrences and takes or recommends appropriate action

• Assesses critical needs, assigns personnel, allocates resources and coordinates workflow to solve complex problems

• Develops, assists, implements and issues detailed guidance and verbal and written directives for goals, objectives, policies and procedures

• Participates in the recruitment, selection, assignment and transfer of personnel; and directs or coordinates the professional development and training of personnel

• Oversees, coordinates, and manages multiple stations, divisions, programs or department functions and budgets to include the evaluation of personnel and equipment needs; and assists in preparing and administering department budget

• Provides oversight as the agency develops, creates, and monitors revenue-producing programs, special or grant funded programs for compliance with program projections and objectives; and manages fiscal resources

• Directs, prepares and presents oral and written reports for, and conducts meetings with, other local, regional, State and Federal agencies, other managers, community groups, the media and the general public

• Acts on the Sheriff’s behalf as assigned and commits department resources to include personnel and equipment

• Prepares executive correspondence relating to legislative and departmental actions such as ordinances, grants, enforcement actions, internal affair investigations and disciplinary actions; correspond and respond to public and other agencies’ inquiries

• Monitors current and proposed legislation to assess its impact, develops the County and Sheriff’s Office legislative response; and presents formal position on topic

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: SHERIFFS CAPTAIN

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Thorough knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and methods of modern police or correctional management and administration, leadership, organization and planning.

• Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances and court decisions applicable to the assignment to include search and seizure, evidence rules, suspect interviews, court procedure criminal laws, arrest laws and laws governing the care, custody and control of prisoners in the county jail.

• Principles, practices and methods of personnel supervision, evaluation, training and development.

• Monterey County Sheriff's Office policies and procedures.

• Provisions of the Peace Officer Bill of Rights.

• Procedures and use of resources and equipment required during emergency situations, critical incidents and major events.

Working knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of financial administration and control procedures.

• Investigative procedures, methods and techniques to include preserving crime scenes, identifying the elements of a crime, persevering evidence, and obtaining statements.

• Monterey County Memorandums of Understanding for applicable employees.

Skill and ability to:

• Interpret executive management direction and develop, administer and incorporate into operational policies and procedures.

• Identify and solve management and administrative problems.

• Recognize and respond appropriately to operational problems and those of a sensitive or political nature.

• Direct and participate in advanced administrative and operational activities, and coordinate with other agencies, departments, divisions and programs.

• Develop and implement long and short-range plans, coordinate resources and supervise the activities of personnel.

• Supervise, evaluate and train assigned personnel.

• Act decisively in emergency situations and adopt a proper course of action.

• Effectively delegate responsibility and authority to others.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Negotiate agreement between differing individuals or groups and resolve conflicts with tact and diplomacy.

• Utilize appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation or agreement of a plan, activity, or program idea.

• Oversee, manage, and assist in preparing and administering a station, division, program or departmental functions budget.

• Understand, interpret, and apply pertinent laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including all levels of County employees, public officials, government agency representatives, outside law enforcement officials, community and business leaders and members of the public.

• Properly use firearms, radios, and physical restraint.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience: Two years of experience comparable to that of a Monterey County Sheriff’s Commander or above, performing management duties in Administration, Corrections or Enforcement Operations.