Sheriff's Technician I/II
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Sheriff's Technician I/II
Salary
$45,988.80 - $61,651.20 Annually
Location
Placerville & South Lake Tahoe, CA
Job Type
Full Time & Extra Help
Job Number
2510-2716
Department
Sheriff
Opening Date
10/13/2025
Closing Date
11/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
THE EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve.
Check out our website, www.joinEDSO.org for more information!
THE OPPORTUNITY
Sheriff's Technicians have the opportunity to serve their communities in a clerical capacity; following the Sheriff's Vision of Total Professionalism and providing law enforcement support to the Sheriff's Office and allied agencies. Sheriff's Technician work various assignments in all Divisions of the Sheriff's Office, including Records, booking support in both the South Lake Tahoe and Placerville custody facilities, Support Services and Patrol.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
Perform a variety of specialized legal and administrative, clerical and technical duties in areas such as Records, Inmate Records, Investigations and Patrol support, etc.
Compile data from multiple sources to complete and process forms, documents, and reports in accordance with established procedures; researches problems and refers it for appropriate handling.
Responds to inquiries regarding inmates, facilities, operations, and Sheriff's Office policies and procedures; and inputs information into automated law enforcement data systems.
Communicates with attorneys, plaintiffs, defendants, applicants, staff, and others regarding procedures and documents required for inmates' in-custody court appearances; receives District Attorney paperwork and follows up with staff to advise of court appearance, cancellation, motions, etc.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs) .
Sheriff's Personnel Unit will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations. Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Sheriff's Technician I:
Equivalent to graduation from high school, and Two (2) years of increasingly responsible clerical or support services experience which included responsibility for checking documents for accuracy and conformance with established guidelines. One (1) year experience in a law enforcement environment is preferred.
OR
Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited educational institution, in accounting, business administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field, and One (1) years of increasingly responsible clerical or support services experience which included responsibility for checking documents for accuracy and conformance with established guidelines.
Sheriff's Technician II:
In addition to the above, one (1) year of experience in performance of specialized technical duties in a law enforcement agency equivalent to the County's class of Sheriff's Technician I.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs) to view the minimum qualifications for Sheriff's Technician I/II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Miah Linson in the Sheriff's Personnel Unit at linsonr @edso.org .
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Sheriff's Personnel Unit will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates.
Maximumly qualified applicants will be required to complete a pre-investigative questionnaire. Based on the information provided, applicants may be disqualified based on criteria set forth in Part 7, Section 706.1 of the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules and in conjunction with Sheriff's Selection Policy 1000. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
A written exam will be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking and placement on the eligibility list. This exam will be administered remotely scheduled tentatively for 2 weeks following the end of this recruitment posting. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email at least one week prior to testing date.
If you have taken this examination within six (6) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, your score will automatically be transferred to this exam and you are not permitted to take this examination. If you have taken this examination from greater than six (6) months but within twelve (12) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, you may elect to transfer that examination score or sit for the examination again; you must contact Human Resources prior to the scheduled exam date to request that your previous score be transferred.
Please refer to Sheriff's Policy 1000 - Selection Standards (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/sheriff/Documents/2020\EDSO\Policy_Manual.pdf) for more information regarding disqualifying events in an applicants background.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/HumanResources/Pages/Recruitment.aspx) .
Based on the Sheriff's Office needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is recruiting applicants for Sheriff's Technician I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time and extra help vacancies.
We currently have the following vacancies:
Multiple full time and extra help vacancies located in South Lake Tahoe, CA and Placerville, CA.
Click here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/HumanResources/pages/Frequently\Asked\Questions.aspx) for Frequently Asked Questions.
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Prior to conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation. Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
50 miles from Sacramento Airport
129 miles to San Francisco
Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
Skiing and Snowboarding
Live Music and Music Festivals
Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
El Dorado County Fair
Placerville Speedway
Farm to Fork Restaurants
Local Shopping Gems
The County of El Dorado participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.
Learn more:
E-Verify Notice of Participation (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf)
Right to Work
The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!
For your Health and Well-Being:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Basic Life Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
County sponsored Wellness program
Discounts on gym memberships
For your Financial Future:
CalPERS Retirement
Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
Optional Life Insurance
For your Work/Life Balance:
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accruals
Personal and bereavement leave
Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.
Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.
To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/County-Government/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits) .
Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
01
To provide us with an opportunity to evaluate your background, responses to the Supplemental Questions are required in addition to your application. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process for this position. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) must be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application.
I acknowledge receipt of this information and have verified all work experience is described or included in the "Work Experience" section of my application.
02
The current vacancy is located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Are you willing to accept a position in South Lake Tahoe, CA? Please note that if you select "no" you will be removed from consideration for this recruitment.
Yes
No
03
What is your highest level of education?
High School or GED
Some College
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Juris Doctorate
PhD or MD
04
How many years of fulltime clerical or support services experience which includes responsibility for checking documents for accuracy and conformance with established guidelines do you possess? All work experience that is described or included in your response must be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application.
less than one year
one to two years
two or more
05
Describe your clerical experience including responsibility or checking documents for accuracy and conformance with established guidelines. Please include the name of the employer and the dates of employment. All work experience that is included in this response MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.)
Required Question
