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Collateral Assignments
To see the full salary schedule, click here.
Deferred compensation program and tuition reimbursement also available
Retired Annuitant
If you are a retired peace officer and would like to join our boat team as a retired annuitant, CalPERS requires certain stipulations are met. There is a 180-day waiting period after retirement, a 960 hour/year limit, and more. Please click here to learn about the retired annuitant requirements.
Compensation
$39.74 - 48.31/hr
Extra Help Deputy Sheriff
Extra Help Deputy Sheriff - Boating Unit
Are you a CA POST certified peace officer or retired peace officer? Do you want to make some extra money while doing one of the best jobs in the world? Join EDSO's boating unit and patrol our waterways. From Placerville to S. Lake Tahoe, from rivers to lakes, from boats to personal water craft, we have the job for you!
The Best Job in Law Enforcement?
El Dorado County has over 100 square miles of lake surface and several hundred miles of navigable rivers. Every year, tens of thousands of people personally recreate and professionally work on these waters. Activities such as day cruises, dinner cruises, and commercial fishing bring vistors from all over the region to Lake Tahoe. Every year, thousands of boats launch at Folsom Lake Jenkinson Lake, and the lakes of the Crystal Basin.
The boating unit is staffed with ten deputies and one sergeant. Their goal is to keep our waterways safe by enforcing laws, educating boaters, and responding to emergencies. In 2020, the boating unit issued 1,053 warnings and 562 citiations. They conducted 243 safety checks, provided help to 114 vessels, investigated 21 boating collisions, and participated in 16 search and rescue missions.
The typical season for the boating unit is summertime. Working our waterways is rewarding and exciting. Climb aboard any one of our boats, rafts, and PWC and zip around our lakes and rivers. Take in the fresh air, sunshine, and work as others recreate.
The Hiring Process
Step 1 - Application
It starts with an application. Please review all of the qualifications and minimum requirements listed on the job announcement. Complete and submit an online application and any other requested forms or questionnaires for this position.
Step 2 - App Review
The Sheriff’s Personnel Unit will review your application to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications. If so, you may be invited to an interview.
Step 3 - Interview
The Sheriff’s Personnel Unit will give you directions on how to use the online self-scheduling feature to schedule yourself for an upcoming oral board interview. Once scheduled, you may not receive a reminder to appear at your scheduled interview. Please record the date and time of your exam when you schedule yourself. This is your responsibility. The interview will be a formal, panel style interview with at least three interviewers. There are resources online that can help you prepare for a standard interview.
Step 4 - Pre-Background
Within five business days, you should be notified by email of your rank and/or eligibility to continue the hiring process. Those who are selected to begin the background investigation phase will be given a list of documents you will need to submit prior to the background process. This includes certified copies of your birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce decrees, certificates, and many more. You can help expedite your background process by having gathering all of your official records. Keep in mind that your official records may require weeks for government agencies and colleges to process.
Step 5 - Background Investigation
A Comprehensive background investigation is conducted. Save yourself time by being thorough and honest. Many of the delays and disqualifications are a result of omitting or minimizing incidents in your past. Some indiscretions are expected, however, dishonesty is never acceptable.
You can prepare ahead of time for this step by gathering all personal documents like marriage certificates, sealed highschool and college transcripts, etc. and by gathering the full contact information for family, friends, co-workers, references, and former supervisors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What benefits are available? You can find all the benefits by bargaining unit by clicking here. Deputy Sheriffs are under the (SA) unit.
What benefits are available? You can find all the benefits by bargaining unit by clicking here. Dispatchers are under the (TC) unit.
What benefits are available? You can find all the benefits by bargaining unit by clicking here. Sheriff's Techs are under the (GE) unit.
What benefits are available? You can find all the benefits by bargaining unit by clicking here. Correctional Officers are under the (CR) unit.
Yes! Tuition reimbursement is available for Sheriff's Techs.
Yes! Tuition reimbursement is available for dispatchers.
Yes! Education incentives include 2% for AA and 5% for BA (max 5).
Yes! Education incentives include 2% for AA, 5% for BA, and 5% for MA (max 10). POST Certificate incentives include 6.5% for Intermediate and 12.5% for Advanced (max 12.5). There are specialized assignments which include 5% including FTO, Detectives, Resident Deputy, K9, and more. You can potentially earn 27.5% in total incentive pay. We have a tuition reimbursement plan to encourage education and a deferred comp plan to maximize your retirement.
All new deputies receive 2.7%@57. All Classic Safety CalPERS (laterals) receive 2%@50. Couple that with our deferred compensation program and you will be all set.
Tier 1 - Classic: 2% @ 55 (single highest year final compensation)
Tier 2 - Classic: 2% @ 60 (average 3-year final compensation)
Tier 3 - PEPRA: 2% @ 62 (average 3-year final compensation) (Most new hires)
All new officers will be CalPERS Tier 3.
Tier 3 - PEPRA: 2.7% @ 57 (average 3-year final compensation)
Tier 1 - Classic: 2% @ 55 (single highest year final compensation)
Tier 2 - Classic: 2% @ 60 (average 3-year final compensation)
Tier 3 - PEPRA: 2% @ 62 (average 3-year final compensation) (Most new hires)
This is an arrangement between your current retirement plan and CalPERS. You can click here to check the CalPERS website to research this concern.
Yes! It is a government 457(b) plan. If you are not familiar, it is a pre-tax deduction from your paycheck that is placed in a retirement fund for you. You can make early withdrawls for emergencies without penalties unlike 401k plans. The current maximum contribution is in the $700 range per paycheck but you can contribute as little as you want. Those who contribute the maximum their whole careers look to save at least $500k for retirement ON TOP of your CalPERS retirement.
You receive payment every two weeks.
Unlike many contracts, our deputies' receive annual adjustments to their compensation based on a comparison of local agencies. This voter-approved initiative makes for a hassle-free negotiation and few complaints. EDSO deputies rarely discuss contract issues because there are so relatively few.
You receive payment every two weeks.
You receive payment every two weeks.
You receive payment every two weeks.
1. Lifestyle. Most of our candidates pick EDSO because this is the place they want to raise their families. Whether you grew up here or are planning a move, El Dorado County is the ideal place to live. People travel here to recreate in your backyard!
2. Community. Working for a community that supports you makes the administration of justice easy, effective, and even enjoyable. We are blessed to have a justice-minded community who is willing to help and give us the tools to succeed. Our partnership is priceless. Go check out our Facebook page to see for yourself.
3. Justice. EDSO employs a strong balance of justice. If you step over the line in El Dorado County, you will be held accountable. We support and defend the Constitution. We also believe in the spirit of the law. We do what's best to support our community with compassion.
The FTP is approximately 6 months of training divided into 5 phases. Phase 1 and 2 are approximately six weeks long each. Phase 3 and 4 are four weeks long. Phase 5 is a two week shadow phase in which you demonstrate full autonomy. Ideally, you will be paired with four different training officers. (Lateral deputies with patrol experience typically spend eight to ten weeks in the FTP with two FTOs.) All field training is performed out of the Placerville office.
The purpose of the FTP is to pass you. We intend to give you every opportunity to succeed. Unfortunately, not everyone does. The good news is EDSO boasts over an 80% success rate in the FTP. Aside from handling an abundance of patrol work, you will be studying a manual, taking exams, and receiving daily observation reports.
1. Lifestyle. Most of our candidates pick EDSO because this is the place they want to raise their families. Whether you grew up here or are planning a move, El Dorado County is the ideal place to live. People travel here to recreate in your backyard!
2. Community. Working for a community that supports you makes the administration of justice easy, effective, and even enjoyable. We are blessed to have a justice-minded community who is willing to help and give us the tools to succeed. Our partnership is priceless. Go check out our Facebook page to see for yourself.
3. Justice. EDSO employs a strong balance of justice. If you step over the line in El Dorado County, you will be held accountable. We support and defend the Constitution. We also believe in the spirit of the law. We do what's best to support our community with compassion.
Correctional officers have two primary functions: Tower officer and a floor officer. The tower officer controls movement to and from cells and throughout the facility. The tower officer logs all incidents, movements, and stat-required services. The floor officer conducts inmate "counts", escorts inmates, performs cell searches, and more. There are many other positions in the jail as well. Some officers are assigned to intake new arrestees, some work to classify inmates, and others work in medical. Check out the list of collateral assignments at the top of this page for additional assignments.
We have three divisions:
Operations - patrol, investigations, CSI, homeless outreach, psychiatric response, field training, school resource, resident deputies, reserve deputies, OES, OHV, boating, dive, narcotics and more! They are overseen by two lieutenants and a captain.
Custody - corrections, transportation, and court security. They are overseen by two non-sworn lieutenants, one sworn lieutenant, and a captain.
You will have one or two sergeants available to you every day. There is one non-sworn lieutenant assigned to each jail. There is a sworn lieutenant also placed in the Placerville Jail. The captain shares time between both facilities.
Support Services - dispatch, information technology, radio, records, property, personnel, training, professional standards, coroner, civil, volunteers, and more. They are overseen by one lieutenant and a captain.
All three captains report to the Undersheriff.
Sheriff's Techs work a variety of specialties and that a variety of schedules as well. Some are 4 days a week with 10-hour shifts, and others work 5 days a week with 8-hour shifts. There are shifts that cover days, nights, and weekends. These schedules are assigned as-needed.
Dispatchers work four days a week with three days off. Three of these shifts are 12 hours long. The fourth day is 4 hours long. Here is a sample schedule:
Week 1
Sunday: 0700 - 1900
Monday: 0700 - 1900
Tuesday: 0700 - 1900
Wednesday: 0700 - 1100
Week 2
Sunday: 0700 - 1900
Monday: 0700 - 1900
Tuesday: 0700 - 1900
Wednesday: 0700 - 1100
In order to pass the FTP, you are required to complete all phases of the program with a passing score. We follow the POST standards. The measurement used to determine whether you are ready to be graduated from the program is the "solo officer standard." In other words, you are considered ready when you can perform all tasks at on your own at, or above, the skill level of other recently graduated deputies.
In order to progress through the program, a good attitude is paramount. A good student listens, takes notes, accepts criticism, follows policy, and follows the chain-of-command. The sooner you can demonstrate that you can handle calls on your own, the quicker you will progress. You should be attempting to be a solo deputy every day, starting in phase one.
Class A - Flying Cross, tan, long sleeved dress shirt with gold metal name plate and tie bar. Black tie, black basketweave belt, black boots with polished toe. Flying Cross green pants. Green Ike jacket (optional), no cover.
Class B - Same as above, however, shirt may be short-sleeved and tie omitted. Black shirt must be underneath. Embroidered name may replace the name plate.
Class C - Tan 5.11 TDU shirt long or short, Green 5.11 TDU ripstop pants, black t-shirt underneath, embroidered name and embroidered badge acceptable. Boots need not to be polished.
Specialty units wear a variety of uniforms. See EDSO Policy 1046 for details.
We have two jails: one in Placerville and one in South Lake Tahoe. You may be required to fill a vacancy in either location at least temporarily. The goal is to assign you to the location you desire.
At EDSO, we bid for shifts in the order of seniority. We do this every six months. You are given a window to bid for a shift with set days and hours on/off. This is done every April and October.
Officers work four days on, followed by three days off. The next week, they work three days on and get four days off. They work six, 12.2 hour shifts and one, 6.5 hour shift for a total of 80 hours a week. Fridays alternate. For example, a typical weekend/graveyard schedule looks like this:
Friday: 1800 - 0615
Saturday: 1800 - 0615
Sunday: 1800 - 0615
Monday: 1800 - 0615
Saturday: 1800 - 0615
Sunday: 1800 - 0615
Monday: 1800 - 0030
There are several positions in Tahoe patrol that are not filled. Therefore, if you prefer to work in Placerville, we may need to rotate officers to Tahoe fill those positions until such time as a less senior officer can take his/her place. Likewise, there are occasional incidents which may require you to temporarily change worksites. However, you will generally work in the location of your choice.
Probation is 18 months long.
Probation is 18 months long.
Probation is 18 months long. You will spend the full 18 months in Placerville.
No. While EDSO receives these 9-1-1 calls sometimes, we transfer them to fire dispatch right away.
1. Lifestyle. Most of our candidates pick EDSO because this is the place they want to raise their families. Whether you grew up here or are planning a move, El Dorado County is the ideal place to live. People travel here to recreate in your backyard!
2. Community. Working for a community that supports you makes the administration of justice easy, effective, and even enjoyable. We are blessed to have a justice-minded community who is willing to help and give us the tools to succeed. Our partnership is priceless. Go check out our Facebook page to see for yourself.
3. Justice. EDSO employs a strong balance of justice. If you step over the line in El Dorado County, you will be held accountable. We support and defend the Constitution. We also believe in the spirit of the law. We do what's best to support our community with compassion.
You will be directly supervised by a senior technician. You will be provided assistance as you gradually become more independent.
Probation is 18 months long.
Most dispatchers start their careers without relative experience. Dispatching is a highly specialized job and takes a long time to adjust. Our training program takes about one year to complete because we make sure you receive in-depth and comprehensive training to ensure your success. The program starts off slow. Typically, trainees will listen and watch as their training answers calls and gets familiar with the systems, policies, and procedures. Dispatchers get hand's-on experience by taking calls for service. Eventually they move into the dispatching portion in which they communicate and coordinate with deputies and other resources. There is someone there every step of the way to teach you the position.
EDSO has a very high retention rate. It is very rare for a deputy to leave this agency for another. Nearly all vacancies are due to retirements. The reason is clear. EDSO is a great place to work. Working for a community who supports you is our secret. Having all the tools and training to succeed is standard here. Living in the most beautiful county in California is amazing. When your deputies are happy, they have no reason to leave.
The JTO program is approximately 12 weeks of training covering all aspects of the position. There is a training manual that you will study from with your assigned JTO. Sometime after you complete the training program, you will be sent to a 196 hour corrections academy.
The purpose of the JTP is to pass you. We intend to give you every opportunity to succeed. Unfortunately, not everyone does. The good news is EDSO has a very high success rate. You will be studying a manual, taking exams, and receiving observation reports.
1. Lifestyle. Most of our candidates pick EDSO because this is the place they want to raise their families. Whether you grew up here or are planning a move, El Dorado County is the ideal place to live. People travel here to recreate in your backyard!
2. Community. Working for a community that supports you makes the administration of justice easy, effective, and even enjoyable. We are blessed to have a justice-minded community who is willing to help and give us the tools to succeed. Our partnership is priceless. Go check out our Facebook page to see for yourself.
3. Justice. EDSO employs a strong balance of justice. If you step over the line in El Dorado County, you will be held accountable. We support and defend the Constitution. We also believe in the spirit of the law. We do what's best to support our community with compassion.
Being a deputy sheriff requires committment to the community and to justice. It requires many characteristics, but none more important than honesty. Those who succeed are often hard-working, proactive, maintain the chain-of-command, are compassionate, thorough, and safe. Those who read, understand, and follow the policies of EDSO are best suited to succeed. If this sounds like you, we would love to see you apply!
Yes. Any emergency operation must work 24/7/365. Dispatch is no exception. Regardless of your shift preference, these positions are assigned as needed. Seniority decides who gets the first choice in shift.
It can be. However, the vast majority of calls are non-emergency. We train you to handle the stressful calls and, with some experience, you will be able to handle it all. The dispatch center is cheerful and positive.
Deputies work four days on, followed by three days off. The next week, they work three days on and get four days off. They work six, 12 hour shifts and one, 8 hour shift for a total of 80 hours a week. Fridays alternate. For example, a typical weekend/graveyard schedule looks like this:
Friday: 1800 - 0600
Saturday: 1800 - 0600
Sunday: 1800 - 0600
Monday: 1800 - 0600
Saturday: 1800 - 0600
Sunday: 1800 - 0600
Monday: 1800 - 2200
EDSO has a very high retention rate. It is rare for a deputy to leave this agency for another. Nearly all vacancies are due to retirements. The reason is clear. EDSO is a great place to work. Working for a community who supports you is our secret. Having all the tools and training to succeed is standard here. Living in the most beautiful county in California is amazing. When your deputies are happy, they have no reason to leave.
Class A - Flying Cross, tan, long sleeved dress shirt with gold metal name plate and tie bar. Black tie, black basketweave belt, black boots with polished toe. Flying Cross green pants. Green Ike jacket (optional), no cover.
Class B - Same as above, however, shirt may be short-sleeved and tie omitted. Black shirt must be underneath. Embroidered name may replace the name plate.
Class C - Tan 5.11 TDU shirt long or short, Green 5.11 TDU ripstop pants, black t-shirt underneath, embroidered name and embroidered badge acceptable. Boots need not to be polished.
Specialty units wear a variety of uniforms. You can read more about our Uniform Regulations by downloading the policy here and reading Policy 1046 and 1047.
We have two jails in El Dorado County:
Placerville
300 Forni Road
Placerville, CA 95667
South Lake Tahoe
1051 Al Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
It's really a matter of training and experience. You will find what works best for you. For many, the dedication to service and the focus of their expertise is enough to work though stressful situations. Knowing that your deputies and fellow citizens depend on you gives you drive to succeed. Dispatching is a team effort. You are never alone in the room and will have a supportive team.
There tends to be plenty of deputies looking for overtime opportunities. It's not uncommon to be asked to stay an extra couple hours to help with unexpected call volumes or absences. You may be occasionally asked to work a full overtime shift but it is very rare to be mandated to work a full overtime shift. Any mandated overtime usually coincides with a critical incident such as a forest fire. If you like overtime, we have plenty of volunteer opportunities as well.
1) Supporting the team. Dispatchers are of incredible importance to the process. You have a lot of responsibilities but you also share in the victory. If you truly want to help people and be part of the criminal justice process, this is a great job for you.
2) It's exciting. EDSO dispatchers experience a large spectrum of call types. Not many other agencies have some of our call types. From search and rescue operations to boat stops and everything inbetween. Every day will bring you a new experience.
Every Deputy Sheriff II is assigned to patrol primarily. Occasionally we must rotate several deputies through courts if there are not enough full-time bailiffs. However, there is never an assignment in corrections. All inmate supervision is performed by correctional officers.
It's a job you can be proud of. You will be specially trained to handle critical incidents. It's a job where you can demonstrate your courage and ability. You can make a big difference in the lives of people around you. Dispatchers save lives. We call those people heroes.
Learning to listen to frequent radio traffic is challenging. It is a learned skill that most pick up after awhile. You can practice this skill by listening to a public safety radio scanner throughout your day and see if you can listen AND comprehend everything you've heard.
Most likely yes. There are several positions in Tahoe patrol that are not filled. Therefore, we must rotate deputies to fill those positions until such time as a less senior deputy can take his/her place. That tour typically lasts 1-12 months. Deputies rotate to Tahoe after completing probation. If there are no vacancies in Tahoe, there is no rotation.
Yes! We allow deputies who live within El Dorado County to take their patrol car home every night. However, you will leave the vehicle at the office on your last day of your work week to be used by a counterpart working the opposite side of the week.
Yes! We have a wellness program that permits you to use 1-hour of wellness time at the beginning or the end of your shift. This is based on the needs of patrol. You are allowed to do this three days a week. We have a brand new, state-of-the-art gym to help you meet your fitness goals!
Per our policy, you must be off probation to obtain a collateral assignment. Those who are motivated to get any particular assignment can express their interest to that particular team and many will allow you to shadow or role play for trainings. Since collateral assignments are part-time, the teams tend to be larger giving you a better chance of making the team.
Any job in law enforcement comes with danger. However, we equip you with the training and equipment to keep you safe. Corrections is a challenging career but a rewarding one. While every inmate is unpredicable, nearly all serve their time without incident. Many of them resolve to better themselves and will look to you to help them. Many officers find the rehabilitation part of corrections to be very rewarding. Due to our strict policies and practices regarding rule and law enforcement, there are even fewer incidents in our facilities.
Many deputies balance two collateral assignments. Some take on a third. Some assignments are more demanding than others so you should apply carefully. My recommendation is to choose one assignment that you are passionate about i.e. off-roading, diving, and robotics. Then, choose one assignment that will make you a better deputy and improve your promotional chances.
We have three divisions:
Operations - patrol, investigations, CSI, homeless outreach, psychiatric response, field training, school resource, resident deputies, reserve deputies, OES, OHV, boating, dive, narcotics and more! They are overseen by two lieutenants and a captain.
Custody - corrections, transportation, and court security. They are overseen by two non-sworn lieutenants, one sworn lieutenant, and a captain. Support Services - dispatch, information technology, radio, records, property, personnel, training, professional standards, coroner, civil, volunteers, and more. They are overseen by one lieutenant and a captain.
All three captains report to the Undersheriff.
No. You will be assigned to a shift which is supervised by a sergeant and staffed with many other officers. You will be part of a team. You will brief together, train together, and work together.
We have 5 zones which are subdivided:
Zone 1: Unincorporated Placerville/Diamond Springs/El Dorado/Camino/Pollock Pines
Zone 2: Shingle Springs, Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Rescue
Zone 3: Somerset, Grizzly Flats, Mt. Aukum
Zone 4: Georgetown, Coloma, Cool, Pilot Hill, Lotus, Greenwood
Zone 5: Unincorporated South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Strawberry, Tahoma
177. We currently have 143 deputies, 27 sergeants, and 7 lieutenants.
We recently switched to RIMS by Sun Ridge Systems.
At EDSO, we bid for shifts in the order of seniority. We do this every six months. You are given a window to bid for a shift with set days and hours on/off. This is done every April and October. It typically takes two days to complete the bid.
Yes and no. We will sponsor current employees who successfully pass the promotional process to Deputy. This applies to all paid positions including correctional officer, security officer, sheriff's technician, and dispatcher. This position is only open to current employees as a promotional opportunity. Outside applicants are encouraged to enroll themself into a POST academy and then apply with EDSO.
All current job postings can be found on www.governmentjobs.com
Step 6 - Review
The EDSO Chain of Command receives and reviews your background file. If your background investigation reveals no disqualifying issues, you will be scheduled for an interview with the Sheriff.
Step 7 - Interview/ Drug Test
The Sheriff will discuss you as a person and expectations of employees. At the end, he may provide you with a conditional offer of employment. The conditions are that you successfully complete a drug test.
That's it!
Once all candidates have completed the process, a selection can be made.
Still have Questions?
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Extra Help Deputy - Boating
As part of the OHV unit of the Operations Division, your service would be to the waterways of El Dorado County. Respond to a variety of calls for service, enforce civil and criminal laws, and educate the public on safe boating practices. Respond to emergencies and provide life-saving measures to those in need.
Click here to read the full job description.
