Entry
Deputy Sheriff
New to law enforcement, or coming from the military, trades, or college. Where most careers here begin.
Academy Recruit $61,000 → Deputy Step 1 $66,560
Paths In
Find Your Way In
Five doors, one agency. Whether you’re starting fresh, transferring in, or serving part-time — there’s a lane for you, and a ladder once you’re here.
Experienced
Lateral Transfer
Certified officers ready for real police work and a real ladder. Written exam waived; condensed 8-week FTO.
Enter up to Step 7 · $7,500 lateral bonus · prior service credited
“Laterals ask me the same question every time: “Will I get stuck?” I transferred in, and now I lead the detectives. The ladder is real.”
Corrections
Detention Deputy
A career in its own right at the 112-bed Detention Center — and a proven pipeline to patrol for those who want it.
Full salary + benefits · first notice of patrol openings
Part-time
Reserve Deputy
POST-certified officers who want to serve part-time. Reserves ride with full-time deputies and support events, marine patrol, and SAR.
Volunteer / part-time · full training and gear
Professional Staff
Civilian Careers
Records, dispatch support, detention professional staff, and administrative roles — 19 professional staff keep the agency running.
County pay + PERSI benefits
The Bar to Clear
Simple to qualify. Honest to pass.
Be 21 at academy start, a U.S. citizen or authorized to work, with a high-school diploma or GED, a valid license, and a clean-enough history you can explain honestly. No degree required — honesty is the whole test.