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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: $11,599.64 - $15,842.49 Monthly

FINAL FILING DATE: Friday, May 1, 2026

Exam #26/36A82/04LA

Oral Examination: Tentative week of June 1, 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 Sheriff’s Office is recruiting for Sheriff’s Commander to work in the Administration, Corrections and Enforcement Operation Bureaus.  The Sheriff’s Office delivers public safety to the residents of Monterey County by providing 24-hour uniformed patrol, investigations, custody services, court security, and law enforcement support. 

The Sheriff’s Commander manages, supervises and organizes the work of a station, division, departmental function or program; performs research and analysis of complex problems in support of executive management; and performs other related duties as required.  

The ideal candidate will show the ability to analyze emergency situations, communicate effectively, and demonstrate organizational skills. 

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.

Examples of Duties

• Plans, implements, coordinates, and directs a team, program, unit, division or station law enforcement operations. 

• 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.

• Oversees and manages a station, division, program, or department functions budget, including the evaluation of personnel and equipment needs; and assists in preparing and administering department budget. 

• Manages 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.

• Develops strategic plans related to the prevention and investigation of crime, protection of life and property, care and custody of incarcerated individuals, and communications.

• Manages and coordinates complex law enforcement activities with other divisions, stations, departments, and Federal, State, local, and community agencies, including participating 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. 

• 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 public. 

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Sheriff's Commander‍

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:

Two years of experience equivalent to the Monterey County classification of Sheriff’s Sergeant first-line supervisory duties in corrections, patrol or investigations. OR Two years of experience as a Sheriff’s Sergeant or Sheriff’s Investigative Sergeant in the County of Monterey.

Additional Information

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, including search and seizure, evidence rules, suspect interviews, court procedures, criminal laws, arrest laws and laws governing the care, custody and control of incarcerated individuals in the county jail. 

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

• 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, including preserving crime scenes, identifying the elements of a crime, preserving evidence, and obtaining statements. 

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; and 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 activities with other agencies, departments, divisions and programs. 

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

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

• Negotiate agreements between differing individuals and groups of individuals and resolve conflicts with tact and diplomacy. 

• Understand, interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules, regulations and ordinances, and monitor current and proposed federal, state and local legislation for impact on the department. 

• 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. 

• Drive a full-size automobile at normal and high speeds in urban and rural areas in all types of weather and traffic conditions. 

• Properly use firearms, radios and physical restraint. 

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Salary: $9,813.44 - $13,403.00 Monthly

FINAL FILING DATE: Friday, May 1, 2026

Exam #26/36A23/04LA

Oral boards: Tentative week of May 18, 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 Sheriff’s Office is recruiting Sheriff’s Sergeants to work in the Administration, Corrections and Enforcement Operation Bureaus.  The Sheriff’s Sergeant represents the first level of supervision and is responsible for the planning, assigning, reviewing, supervising, and evaluating the work of Deputy Sheriff’s and non-sworn personnel in operational procedures; and performs other related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative; will have the ability to mentor, lead and supervise Deputy Sheriff’s and non-sworn personnel and able to communicate effectively.

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.

Examples of Duties

• Supervises, assigns, trains, and reviews the work of Deputy Sheriff’s and support staff on an assigned shift in the Administration, Corrections, or Enforcement Operation Bureaus. 

• Supervises shift operations by maintaining in-service rosters and sufficient staffing levels, performs administrative duties, including reviewing reports and logs, monitors the work environment for conformity to law and departmental procedures.

• Participates in the selection of staff; provides or coordinates staff training; conducts thorough performance evaluations, recommends discipline; implements procedures and directs and promotes professional behavior and demeanor. 

Corrections:

• Supervises intakes and releases; takes charge in emergency situations; instructs personnel in the corrections facility in accordance with the minimum correctional standards of California; reviews bookings and other daily paperwork; coordinates transportation of inmates.

• Supervises Deputy Sheriff’s and non-sworn personnel responsible for the security and sanitation of the corrections facility; monitoring and overseeing inmate conduct; establishing policies, regulations, and procedures preventing escapes, injuries and violence.

• Supervises assigned staff in the control, release and transportation of inmates to and from court, which occasionally may be in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies. 

• When assigned to Court security: supervises deputies assigned as bailiffs to safeguard court assist in scheduling and training for deputies; maintains a professional relationship with all court staff and administration; assists when multiple inmates are present in court.

Patrol Station/Specialized Unit/Other Non-Custodial Assignments:

• Supervises patrol operation activities on an assigned shift; maintains station log, reviews written reports prepared by Deputies or other personnel, determines deployment for shift and field crews; assimilates information for briefing; instructs officers in the enforcement of laws and ordinances, crime prevention and protection of life and property.

• Supervises personnel responsible for performing criminal investigative work at a patrol station or specialized unit and participates in the investigation of cases, including crimes against persons, property, narcotics, and vice-related activities; questions witnesses, victims and suspects; gathers evidence in a wide variety of civil and criminal matters; maintains control and direction of cases, makes case assignment to deputies, review cases and work products for prosecution.

• Responds to and supervises incidents or high-risk situations; takes charge at the scene of a major traffic accident or incidents. Makes periodic inspections of traffic flow, regulating devices and roads to alleviate traffic problems.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Sheriff's Sergeant‍

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:

Corrections: Two years’ experience comparable to a Monterey County Deputy Sheriff-Corrections who is responsible for securing, transporting and supervising persons confined in the corrections facility, to include experience in special assignments or career enhancement assignments.

Patrol: Two years’ experience comparable to Monterey County Deputy Sheriff-Operations who is responsible for patrolling an assigned area and enforcing state and local laws, to include experience in special assignments or career enhancement assignments.

Additional Information

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE…

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

Working Knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of law enforcement work relating to; Penal Code sections, local laws and ordinances, departmental jail manual and court proceedings, principles of criminal law, regulations surrounding arrest, search and seizure, rules of evidence and the laws and procedures governing daily operation.

• Organization, rules regulations and procedures of the Sheriff’s Office; pertinent local, state and federal laws, ordinances and rules.

• Code of Civil Procedure and the Civil Code of California.

• Principles and practices of inmate supervision and basic human behavior, criminal attitudes, and the social factors influencing criminal behavior.

• The principles, methods and techniques of law enforcement work including policy administration.

• Offensive and defensive weapons; nomenclature and theory; use and care of firearms, chemical agents, baton and other related law enforcement paraphernalia.

• Interviewing, interrogation, basic identification and criminal investigation methods and techniques.

Skill and Ability to:

• Assign, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.

• Control, direct and instruct inmates individually or in groups.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; interpret and explain pertinent County and Department policies and procedures.

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; exercise good judgement and make sound decisions under a variety of conditions; resolve conflicts in an effective manner.

• Use restraint equipment and firearms.

• Interact in a calm and professional manner with uncooperative or irate individuals and de-escalate potentially hostile situations.

• Work effectively in hostile and dangerous situations.

• Maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, members of the public and others contacted through the course of work; respond appropriately to supervision and direction; and attend and perform duties on a regular, reliable and consistent basis.