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Salary: $4,579.29 - $6,251.09 Monthly

Opening Date: 08/27/2021

Final Filing Date: Open Filing Period

Exam: #21/80I10/08LA

Applications received after September 27, 2021 will be considered on an as needed basis until the positions are filled.

The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of 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.

This position works the control towers in the Corrections Operation Bureau. This non-safety position performs work assignments involving the safety and security of incarcerated persons through the use and operations of custody-based equipment and has no direct incarcerated person contact.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to act calmly and make rational decisions while working in a noisy, fast-paced jail environment and able to communicate effectively. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to get along with others and be a team player.

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

• Operates a wide variety of jail facility security and safety devices inside control centers.

• Directly operates devices inside control centers controlling the movement of incarcerated persons and in such capacity, is directly responsible for the safety and security of incarcerated persons and members of the Corrections Operation Bureau staff.

• Assists staff with visitation using speakers and operating cell/housing doors.

• Verifies identity of persons entering and leaving the Corrections Facility.

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Deputy Sheriff Recruit Salary: $6,208 per month

Deputy Sheriff Corrections Salary: $7,233 - $9,844 per month

Opening Date: 11/25/2024

Final Filing Date: Open Filing Period

Applications screened monthly

Exam #: 24/36E21/11LA

Physical Agility and Written Exam Dates:  January 25, 2025, March 29, 2025, May 17, 2025, July 26, 2025, September 27, 2025, November 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM.  Applications accepted the day of exam.

Exam Location: MPC Public Safety Training Center, 2642 Colonel Durham St., Seaside, CA  93955

The Applicant Preparation Guide for the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery and sample written exam is available on the P.O.S.T. website at: Applicant Preparation Guide for PELLETB Exam

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 taken the South Bay Regional Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) physical agility test within one year with a minimum overall score of 320.  A copy of the certificate must be included with the application.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office seeks Deputy Sheriffs to work in the Corrections and Enforcement Operations Bureaus. Deputy Sheriffs assigned to Corrections Operations are responsible for the security, custody, transport and supervision of inmates and may serve as a Court Bailiff. Deputy Sheriffs assigned to Enforcement Operations patrol unincorporated areas, enforce state and local laws, perform crime prevention and detection, conduct investigations and perform community policing activities.

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 completing the 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.

RECRUITS: Are “at-will” employees. Recruits are sworn in as Deputy Sheriffs 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.

DEPUTY SHERIFF:Possession of a valid Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate or an academy graduate required to be hired as a Deputy Sheriff.

Examples of Duties

• Receive and process arrested persons, conduct inmate counts, search for contraband, and conduct searches.

• Responsible for the custody, care, security, supervision, classification and transportation of inmates, and provide Court Security.

• Patrol unincorporated areas, prevent, detect and investigate crimes. 

• Prepare written reports, maintain various agency records, collect evidence and testify in court.

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Salary: $7,417.00 - $10,130.00 Monthly

Opening Date: 04/04/2022

Exam: #22/36A22/04IE

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is actively recruiting motivated men and women with a minimum of two-years of field patrol experience to apply for the Deputy Sheriff-Operations position.

Deputies hired into these positions will work in the Enforcement Operations Bureau and patrol the unincorporated areas of Monterey County, enforce state and local laws, perform crime prevention and crime detection activities, community relations activities and other related work as required.

The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of 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 Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they arise.

Examples of Duties

• Patrols assigned areas in an automobile, on foot or by other means for the keeping of peace and protection of life and property

• Issues citations and/or applies proper techniques of arrest, search, and seizure in the apprehension of suspects; transports suspects to the County jail

• Conducts investigations at scenes of accidents and crimes; conducts the identification, preservation, and collection of evidence; interviews witnesses to ascertain facts; interrogates suspects involved in or suspected to be involved in crimes

• Writes and prepares complete and accurate investigative reports, supplemental and follow-up reports as required by law enforcement and departmental policy

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Salary: $5,898 - $8,055/Monthly

Opening Date: 11/20/2024

Final Filing Deadline:  December 20, 2024 

Exam #: 24/14G02/11AMO

The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of 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 Office is seeking two highly responsible professional Management Analyst I’s to work in the Compliance and Resource/Re-Entry Program Divisions within the Corrections Operations Bureau. These positions collaborate with various sections within the county jail, external agencies, and community organizations. 

The Compliance Division is responsible for the implementation and adherence to state and federal regulations which emphasizes the importance of fair and humane treatment of all incarcerated persons.  

The Resource/Re-Entry Unit is dedicated to partnering with local community agencies to support incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals, promoting their recovery, and fostering self-sufficiency for sustainable lives beyond incarceration.  

The ideal candidate for these positions will exhibit exceptional attention to detail, use independent judgment, and take the initiative in executing their responsibilities.  

This classification is part of a flexible series.  Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

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

Examples of Duties

• Analyzes, researches, gathers and interprets information on a wide variety of management matters such as budgets, legislation, programs, contracts and staffing.

• Prepares and presents written and oral reports on recommendations, data, impacts, options, strategies and conclusions that are based on analyses.

• Works closely with managers and other staff within the department and the County to anticipate, obtain and provide ongoing and accurate information.

• Obtains data/information from internal and external departments and agencies in regard to areas being analyzed such as funding sources, interdepartmental activities, and programs.

• Make recommendations regarding policies, procedures, organization, operations, programs and other management-related areas.

• Develops, prepares, modifies and monitors items/areas such as budgets, grants, research projects, and contracts.

• Interprets policies and procedures to department staff, County employees and external agencies and individuals.

• Researches, interprets and complies with local, state and federal codes, regulations, laws, policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Performs other related duties.

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Salary: $3,909.00 - $5,339.00 Monthly

Opening Date: 11/22/2024

Final Filing Deadline: Sunday, December 22, 2024

Exam #: 24/80E22/11IE

The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of 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 Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for Office Assistant III to perform a variety of complex clerical work of a responsible nature with assignments in one or all of the following: developing and recommending the reorganization or improvement of clerical procedures and systems; and understanding complex activities in a recognized professional or highly technical field.

There are currently three (3) openings in the Corrections Operation Bureau:

Mailroom unit is responsible for managing the distribution of library material to incarcerated persons while maintaining proper inventory and conforming to Federal/State law and Sheriff’s Office policies/procedures. 

The Compliance Division is responsible for the implementation and adherence to regulations which emphasizes the importance of fair andhumane treatment of all incarcerated persons.  

The Resource/Re-Entry programis dedicated to partnering with local community agencies to support incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals, promoting their recovery, and fostering self-sufficiency for sustainable lives beyond incarceration.  

Ideal candidates will have the ability to work diligently to help maintain smooth office operations, be reliable and hardworking, have great communication skills, and be familiar with office equipment and procedures. 

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority in accordance with the Flexible Staffing Program and Guidelines.

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 countywide.

Examples of Duties

• Performs complex clerical work involving the analysis of a variety of source materials and a thorough familiarity with policies, procedures, terminology, and rules.

• Greets the public, customers and other County employees in person or over the phone and obtains or gives information; explains policies and procedures to inform customers of correct processes; transfer calls and takes messages; assists customers in completing forms and documents; schedules customers for appointments; dispenses and receives documents such as applications, time sheets, and invoices, and verifies them to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Responds to computer messages sent via electronic mail system and routes messages to the appropriate person; folds and stuff documents to process outgoing mail; receives and sends documents via fax machine; and sends mail using inter-office or U.S. mail system.

• Keeps financial and statistical records, and prepares reports, master lists, and control files; may determine proper format for finished reports.

• Composes and types a variety of standard correspondence or form letters, statistical or financial statements requiring research of department files, records and commonly used regulations.

• Operates a variety of standard office equipment, such as computers, printers, copiers, calculators, and fax machines.

• Designs or modifies filing systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness; sorts, codes, files and indexes correspondence, forms, records, documents, and other material alphabetically, numerically and chronologically, or by other predetermined classifications which requires knowledge of the subject matter; locates and retrieves files from manual or computerized systems to provide requested information; sets up and maintains specialized or complex filing systems; creates new files and purges old files; may design or revise forms.

• Requisitions, accounts for stores and distributes a variety of supplies and equipment; maintains property inventory.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Salary: $10,909.00 - $14,862.00 Monthly

Opening Date: 12/17/2024

Final Filing Date:   Friday, January 17, 2025

Exam #: 24/36A82/12IE

Oral Examination: Tentative week of February 10, 2025

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 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 inmates, 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 general public. 

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Salary: $3,735.00 - $5,099.00 Monthly

Opening Date: 04/21/2023

Final Filing Deadline: Open Filing Period

Exam: #23/80I16/04LA

Applications received after May 20, 2024, will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled.

The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of 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 Records Specialist works in the Records Division of the Administration Operations Bureau. This non-sworn position works within a 24-hour, 7-day weekly schedule and independently performs complex specialized law enforcement records work requiring a working knowledge and application of law enforcement codes, vocabulary and procedures.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, adaptable, have strong customer service skills and able to communicate effectively; will demonstrate the ability to process various legal documents, get along with others and be a team player.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

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

• Maintains confidential criminal records related to law enforcement activity; operates, accesses, and queries multiple automated and manual criminal justice information systems and subsystems.

• Processes criminal records such as, warrant, subpoena, restraining order, criminal and traffic citation, felony and misdemeanor warrant, CLETS, NCIC and other criminal records.

• Relays information by telephone or radio, on individuals and vehicles, to officers in the field; and confirms warrant information to field officers for service.

• Reviews warrants, other court and legal documents to verify that information in accordance with applicable regulations, laws, and procedures.

• Transcribes and prepares sensitive reports dealing with highly emotional and often traumatic events.

• Updates information on the status of warrants, seals and purges records in compliance with court orders and state statutes, code citations, accidents, and other reports according to Uniform Crime Reporting standards.

• Audits information for accuracy and completeness and edits according to rules and regulations.

• Researches and compiles data for subpoena compliance, provides information to other law enforcement agencies, courts, attorneys, and the public in accordance with legal requirements governing the release of criminal record information and crime and incident reports.

• Responds to subpoenas and testifies in court or other legal hearings regarding law enforcement records.

• Compiles and prepares a variety of annual, quarterly and monthly reports.

• Sets court dates and identifies conflicts in scheduled court appearances and notifies involved parties.

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Salary: $5,118.88 - $6,991.23 Monthly

Opening Date: 11/27/2024

Final Filing Date: December 27, 2024

Exam #: 24/80I06/11LA

The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of 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 Property Technician is assigned to the Enforcement Operations Bureau, Forensics Services Unit responsible for receiving, cataloging, storing, maintaining, controlling, releasing, and/or destroying property, evidence, or other items that have been recovered. The ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively, exercise independent judgment and initiative in managing the property room.

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

• Receives, catalogues, stores, maintains, controls, releases, and/or destroys property, evidence, or other items that have been recovered, found or are being held as evidence in connection with the prosecution of crimes

• Maintains files and chain-of-evidence records regarding property and its disposition

• May transport evidence to or from satellite locations and to the Crime Laboratory for analysis

• Contacts or responds to questions from law enforcement personnel, attorneys, representatives of various agencies and the public concerning the release, location and disposition of property and evidence