Deputy
Interested in applying to be a Deputy? Apply below
- Deputy Sheriff I (continuous)
- Deputy Sheriff II (continuous)
- Deputy Sheriff II - Laterals from other Public Agencies (continuous)
- Deputy Sheriff Trainee (continuous)
Upcoming Deputy Sheriff I / Deputy Trainee Test
Written Examination: Qualified applications received by September 7, 2023, will be invited to participate in the written examination the week of September 25, 2023. The Placer County Human Resources Department have already sent out notifications for this next written examination.
The next written examination is scheduled for the week of December 4, 2023. Applications for this examination should be submitted to Placer County Human Resources prior to November 3, 2023.
To apply, click here
Applicants Question and Answer (Q&A) Event: Tuesday October 24, 2023, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. This event is intended to assist current applicants interested in learning more about our Agency, the testing process, helpful tips for a successful interview, and concerns regarding a Law Enforcement Background.
Agility Performance Test (APT): Tuesday October 31, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. The APT test will be held at 2929 Richardson Dr, Auburn CA 95603.
Agency Interviews: Wednesday November 1, 2023. The agency interviews will be held at 2929 Richardson Dr, Auburn CA 95603. Interview times will be determined upon successful completion of the Agility Performance Test. Depending on the number of successful applicants, additional interviews may be held on Thursday November 2, 2023.
Applicants who have taken and passed an approved California POST Academy physical agility performance examination within twelve (12) months of the scheduled testing date may request to waive the APT. Applicants must be able to provide a copy of the official score report notice (including academy name, exam name, exam date, and exam scores), prior to the APT scheduled date, to the PCSO Human Resources Unit @ [email protected]
Applicants who have taken and passed a previous APT with our Agency within twelve (12) months of the scheduled testing date may request to waive the APT. Applicants must provide the date of their last performance test with their request to waive the APT to the PCSO Human Resources Unit @ [email protected].
The written examination consists of the POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB). T-scores received from this examination will determine applicant ranking on the eligible list. For more information regarding the PELLETB, click here.
Applicants who have already taken the POST PELLETB exam within twelve (12) months of their scheduled testing date may attach their official score report notice (including agency name, exam name, exam date, and exam scores) to their application materials to forward their scores to Placer County. Different agencies use different cutoff scores for the PELLETB exam. Therefore, it is possible for an applicant to pass the exam with one agency and fail it with another using the same score.
Before
Before taking the exam, applicants should review the following material:
- Review written test study guide
Agility Course Description:
The Agility Course has been established to demonstrating an applicant’s aerobic, strength, muscular, and flexibility conditioning. Each different stage of the course is outlined below.
Time Limit:
Applicants have 5 minutes and 05 seconds to run the agility course from start to finish; measured at 1,500 ft. Applicants that have taken more than 5 minutes and 5 seconds to complete the course will receive a ‘failed’ score. The solid wall obstacle will not be included in the 5 minutes and 05 seconds time limit for the agility course.
Sprint/Run:
This obstacle simulates the quick sprint during a pursuit that could occur in any officer assignment. It demonstrates an applicant’s aerobic and endurance conditioning Sprint/Runs: The initial sprint (or run) at the beginning of the agility course cannot be walked. Applicants are to run this obstacle quickly, without injuring themselves.
Weight Carry
This test simulates an applicant’s capability to lift, carry, and drag heavy objects, push hard-to-move objects, physically subdue, or restrain a violent combatant, and physically separate two fighting individuals, among other duties. It demonstrates an applicant’s muscular, aerobic, strength, muscular, and flexibility conditioning.
The course may consist of the following:
- A sprint/run of approximately 380 feet.
- Dragging an approximately 100 Ib. rubber tire over a combined distance of 64 feet.
- Carrying two (2) 45-pound hand-held weights over a combined distance of 120 feet; and,
- Carrying one (1) 45-pound hand-held weight over a combined distance of 150 feet; and,
- Carrying one (1) 30-pound hand-held weight over a combined distance of 150 feet; and,
- 20 complete ‘box steps’ consisting of 1-2 count = 1 step.
Negotiating obstacles within path
Officers encounter a variety of obstacles while in pursuit of a suspect, or inmate, on a regular basis. Obstacles within the agility course have been placed throughout to simulate an individual’s ability to maneuver and negotiate around or over the obstacles. Within the course, these obstacles may consist of the following:
- Sharp corners
- Parking lot curbs
- Hurdles
Box Steps/Stair Climb
This obstacle simulates an applicant’s ability to negotiate stairs or a steep incline and be able to continue aerobic activity without harm.
Applicants must place both feet on the top of the box step, one at a time, to equal one (1) rotation; applicants cannot use both feet to jump on box step. Applicant must use caution while stepping up and down the box steps.
Box steps will be counted in the following manner: First foot up, second foot up, first foot down, second foot down = 1 rotation; Total rotations for the box step obstacle = 20
Solid Wall:
This obstacle applies to only to applicants applying for one of the Deputy Sheriff classifications. Applicants will have a total of 20 seconds to get over the solid wall. Once over the wall, the applicant will not be required to ‘run out’ any additional length provided. The applicant will be given three (3) chances to get over the wall. Applicants cannot use the wall stabilizers for support or assistance in traversing the wall.
After
Candidates who successfully complete the written exam and physical agility test will be required to successfully complete each of the following steps before proceeding to the background process:
- Pre-interview screening questionnaire
- Oral board interview
- Command staff interview
Applicants must successfully complete each portion of the hiring process to remain eligible.
Step 1: Application Submission Online
- Complete and submit online application at the links below
- Deputy Sheriff I (continuous)
- Deputy Sheriff II (continuous)
- Deputy Sheriff II - Laterals (continuous)
- Deputy Sheriff Trainee (continuous)
Step 2: Written Exam (Waived for Laterals)
- The Written Exam will be administered by the County of Placer Human Resources Department (County HR). Expect the exam to take up to 4 hours.
- NOTE: Applicants who have already taken the POST PELLETB exam within twelve (12) months of their scheduled testing date may attach their official score report notice (including agency name, exam name, exam date, and exam scores) to their application materials to forward their scores to Placer County. Different agencies use different cutoff scores for the PELLETB exam. Therefore, it is possible for an applicant to pass the exam with one agency and fail it with another using the same score.
- Applicants who successfully complete the Written Exam will be notified of their score and ranking by the County HR.
Step 3: Physical Fitness Test (Waived for qualified PAEL/Laterals)
- Applicants who have passed the Written exam will receive a pre-interview questionnaire from the Placer County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) which must be completed and returned immediately to the PCSO Professional Standards Unit. The questionnaire will be sent to applicants via email.
- NOTE: It is important for applicants to check their inbox, spam, and/or junk email boxes frequently so any notices are not missed.
- Applicants who have been approved to move forward in the testing process based on the pre-interview questionnaire, will be invited to the Physical fitness test (PAT) via email.
- The PAT is administered by the Placer County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). Expect the test to take up to 4 hours.
- Applicants who successfully complete the PAT will be invited to interview on day after the PAT is administered.
- Applicants will receive an interview time via email once the PAT scores have been recorded and the interview schedule is completed.
Step 4: Interview Process
- Eligible applicants will be invited to interview with an oral board.
- Eligible applicants will be invited to interview with the Undersheriff.
Step 5: Background process
- Eligible applicants will be given a Personal History Statement which must be completed and returned without delay.
- Applicants who have successfully passed the pre-employment background, will be scheduled a psychological evaluation.
- Applicants who have successfully passed the psychological evaluation, will be scheduled for a pre-employment medical evaluation.
- Applicants who have successfully cleared the medical evaluation will be given a start date.
Deputy Sheriff Trainee Salary:
$33.19 hour
After successful completion of the academy, Deputy Sheriff Trainee is permissible to promote to Deputy Sheriff I.
Deputy Sheriff I Salary:
$34.84 Step 1*
$36.61 Step 2*
*See below for additional pay opportunities (incentives)
After successfully completion of probation and meeting POST requirements, Deputy Sheriff I will be advanced to Deputy Sheriff II.
Additional Pay Opportunities
Night Shift - $4.41 hourly
Bi-Lingual – $464 Monthly
Associates Degree - $100 Monthly
Bachelor’s Degree - $125 Monthly
Master’s degree - $175 Monthly
POST Intermediate - $735 Monthly
POST Advanced - $1040 Monthly
Tahoe Branch - Assignment pay is $875 Monthly (Must reside 50 driving miles from the Tahoe Substation)
Court – 4 hours minimum at time and a half if on days off
Overtime is compensated in pay or compensatory time off at one and one-half time such employee's rate
Deputy Sheriff II Salary:
$38.32 Step 1*
$40.28 Step 2*
$42.33 Step 3*
$44.47 Step 4*
$46.74 Step 5*
*See below for additional pay opportunities (incentives)
Lateral deputies starting step is based on education and experience.
Additional Pay Opportunities
Night Shift - $4.41 hourly
Bi-Lingual – $464 Monthly
Field Training Officer - $389 Monthly
K9 Handler - Paid for five hours of overtime per pay period to care for dog
Detective Pay - $510 Monthly
Associates Degree - $100 Monthly
Bachelor’s Degree - $125 Monthly
Master’s degree - $175 Monthly
POST Intermediate - $1030 Monthly
POST Advanced - $1460 Monthly
Tahoe Branch - $875 Monthly (Must reside 50 driving miles from the Tahoe Substation)
Court – 4 hours minimum at time and a half if on days off
Special Teams - $150 Monthly (EOD, SET, HNT, Dive, Air Operations)
Overtime is compensated in pay or compensatory time off at one and one-half time such employee's rate
Career Opportunities
Find out what kind of career opportunities are available to deputies
Collateral assignments:
- Canine
- Field Training Officer
- Special Enforcement Team
- EOD
- HNT
- Marine Patrol
- Dive
- OHV
- Drone Operator
- Search and Rescue Coordinator
Investigations:
- Crimes Against Persons
- Property
- Narcotics
- Special Operations
Other full-time assignments:
- Air Support
- School Resource Deputy
- Traffic Enforcement
- Court Security
- Civil
- Coroner
- Training Coordinator
DSII are eligible to test for the rank of sergeant after two years of service with Placer County
Retirement
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Placer County participates in the California Public Employees Retirement System
CalPERS “Classic” Employees (Safety)
- 3% at 55
- Employee pays 9% of their contribution
CalPERS PEPRA (Safety)
- 2.7% at 57
New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will pay at least 50% of the total normal coast rate of their defined benefit plan or the current contribution rate of similarly situated employees, whichever is greater.
CalPERS “Classic” PEPRA employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will pay 9% of their CalPERS employee contribution.
Other Benefits
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Medical
Several medical plans are offered through CalPERS, including HMO and PPO plans. The county pays up to 80% of the total premium for the PORAC health plan offered by the county.
Dental
The county pays the full premium for the employee; the employee pays the premium for dependents.
Vision
The county pays the full premium for the employee; the employee pays the premium for dependents.
457/401(k)
Voluntary 457 and 401 (k) are available through payroll deduction
Vacation
0-2 Years: 10 day per year
2-4 Years: 12 days per year
4-9 Years: 15 days per year
9-19 Years: 20 days per year
20+ Years 25 days per year
Sick Leave
12 paid days per year, no cap on accruals.
Employee Assistance Program
EAP through the county and Sheriff’s Office
Longevity Pay
10 years of continuous paid service-Additional 5%
20 years of continuous paid service-Additional 5%
Life Insurance
$50,000 county paid for life insurance
On-duty Workout Program
1-hour per shift based on assignment
Take Home Car Program
Based on seniority and residency in Placer County
Education Allowance
Up to $1,300 per fiscal year
Uniform Allowance
$1,065 per year for Auburn deputies
$1,215 for Tahoe area and resident deputies
Shift Schedule
The County of Placer employs a bi-weekly, 80-hour pay period. Depending on the duty assignment you can be assigned different shifts.
Corrections:
Deputies work six 12-hour shifts and one eight-hour shift either on Days (0648-1900) or Nights (1848-0700). Each pay period has 1.2 hours of overtime for shift briefing.
Squad 1 Squad 2
Sunday-Tuesday and every other Wednesday Thursday-Saturday and every other Wednesday
Field Operations:
Deputies work 8 10-hour shifts either on Days (0630-1630), Swing (1500-0100) or Graveyard (2200-0700).
Days and Swing Shift Graveyard
Sunday-Wednesday Saturday-Tuesday
or or
Wednesday-Sunday Tuesday-Saturday
On-duty Workout:
Deputies assigned to Field Operations can participate in the On-duty Workout program at the start of their shift.
Deputies assigned to the Corrections Division can participate in the On-duty Workout program during their shift.
All other full-time assignments can participate in the On-duty Workout program during their shift.