Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Be an active part of safety and engagement in our community.
Become a Deputy Sheriff Trainee at the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office!

When you join our team as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee, you will attend a basic law enforcement academy and take courses such as criminal law, search and seizure, evidence, investigative techniques, patrol procedures, firearms, driver training, defensive tactics, and more. After being hired, passing the academy, and completing field training, you will work in 12-hour shift rotations in the Patrol Division as part of the Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement team. The Patrol Division operates out of the main office of the Sheriff's Office in Santa Rosa, with two substations located in Guerneville and the Sonoma Valley to cover the east and west sides of our expansive county. If you prefer a small town or city police department work environment, we have two contracted police stations in the Town of Windsor, Windsor Police Department, and the City of Sonoma, Sonoma Police Department.

The Sheriff's Office is eager to recruit and develop Deputy Sheriffs who have exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills in order to effectively interact with our diverse community, work independently, and make appropriate decisions during times of emergencies and in the midst of stressful situations.

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Deputy Sheriff I ($48.88 - $59.41/hour) followed by Deputy Sheriff II ($53.85 - $65.46/hour)
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

*Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 12/8/25