Job Description
Salary : $104,873.60 - $114,732.80 Annually
Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 070T-25-01
Department: Marin County Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 01/28/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
Additional Salary Information: *The county is currently in the process of bargaining pay increases for it's employees. The salary above does not reflect any resulting pay increases.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .
ABOUT US At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
The Marin County Sheriff's Office is committed to partnering with our communities to provide leadership and excellence in public safety. We take pride in our department and work hard to provide a safe environment for our residents. If you are interested in joining our team as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee, check out our
Recruitment Brochure to learn about the requirements to be a Deputy Sheriff Trainee, the recruitment process, and more.
ABOUT YOU QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - Working knowledge of the mission of a Sheriff's Department and the role of a peace officer.
Ability to: - Satisfactorily complete the POST basic course (Academy) within 12 months of appointment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - High school graduation or equivalent (GED) is required. Candidates using a GED to qualify must have obtained GED scores of at least 35 on each test section and an overall score of at least 45 College-level course work in law enforcement, criminal justice, criminology, or a field related to the work is highly desirable.
- Applicant must be 20.5 years old by the application filing deadline and 21 years old by the date of hire.
Citizenship :
California Government Code Section 1031 states that a peace officer must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
License :
Possession of, or the ability to obtain a California Class C Driver's License by the time of appointment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Special Requirements: Applicants must be willing to work any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Open & Continuous Recruitment: This recruitment is Open and Continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for this position may be certified directly to the Sheriff's Office for a selection interview. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Linda Kline at
PLEASE NOTE : The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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Are you a high school graduate or equivalent?
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Will you be at least 20.5 years old at the time you submit your application for this recruitment?
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As an adult, have you ever been convicted of a felony?Note: Any felony convictions will preclude you from being hired as a law enforcement officer.
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In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA):I confirm that I have not engaged in any sexual contact or abuse with an inmate in a prison, jail, lockup community, confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997.
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Have you read the and do you understand the requirements listed in the guidelines?
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Are you willing and available to work all of the following when assigned?
- Graveyard, Swing and Day Shifts
- Overlapping Shifts (combination of above)
- Weekends
- Holidays
- Overtime as required
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Have you completed an adult Corrections Academy? If so, please select the type of corrections academy completed below and attach a copy of the certificate received to the attachment section of this application. If you do not possess a corrections certificate, please select "N/A" below.*Please note, a corrections certificate is not a minimum requirement, and you are encouraged to complete the application with or without a certification.
- CDCR Basic Correctional Officer Academy
- STC Adult Corrections Officer Core Course
- N/A
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Have you taken the POST PELLETB Written Exam within the past 12 months AND achieved a T-score of 42 or higher?*Please note: If you answered "Yes," to this question, please attach official correspondence from the testing agency which states the agency name, candidate's name, test title, test date, and T-Score to this application.
A valid T-score is NOT required to move forward within this recruitment. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications for this position but have not taken the POST exam or do not have an eligible T-Score will be given an opportunity to take the POST exam with the MCSO.
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