Yolo County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
California
SERVICE DRIVEN
Be a Part of the Yolo County Sheriff’s Family
Our men and women are more than a team, we are a family. We want you to feel prepared, educated, trained and supported. Here you will have a chance to make a difference, and that starts with a great culture. We have a command staff who communicates and provides great resources to get the job done while growing your career.
FAQ
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For Deputy Sheriff
The Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requires that you be 21 years of age.
You are eligible to be hired as long as you meet the minimum qualifications and pass the written test and the agility test
- Body drag – lift and drag a 165 pound dummy 32 feet
- Obstacle course- run a 99 yard obstacle course with several sharp turns, curb height obstacles and a 34 inch high obstacle that must be vaulted
- Chain link fence- run 5 yards to a 6 foot chain link fence, climb over the fence and continue running another 25 yards
- Solid fence climb- run 5 yards to a 6 foot solid fence, climb over fence and continue running another 25 yards
- 500 yard run
No. If you are applying for a Deputy Recruit position, we will sponsor you through a POST Regular Basic Course academy. If you have already obtained your POST Basic Certificate you can apply for the Deputy Sheriff position.
The POST Regular Basic Course Academy has a minimum requirement of 664 hours. However, most POST certified basic training academies exceed the 664 hour minimum; by 200 or more hours with some academies presenting over 1000 hours of training and testing. That translates to about 6 months of training in the intensive full-time academy format.
You can expect the background process to take approximately 6 – 8 weeks but it can vary candidate to candidate.
No, you do not have to be a US Citizen to apply. However, you do have to be legally authorized to work in the United States under current federal law.
We recommend you dress in business casual attire.
Specialties
YOLO
How to Advance your Career with the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office
The opportunities here are endless, your potential is limitless, and now is the best time to join the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office. You will be set up to find success and we offer great ways to promote and advance your career. From patrol, criminal investigations, coroner, SWAT, marine unit, and so much more. We have it all and you get to choose your path.
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Equipment
The Resources and Tools to get the Job Done
Technology, training, education. We are the best of the best and we provide the tools of the trade and resources so you will be prepared to get the job done, safely and effectively. We have brand-new patrol units, boats, ATVs, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, drones, jet skis, and even an air unit. We know what you’re thinking and yes, this job is fun.
Yolo County
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
At the Yolo County Sheriff’s office, you’ll have a chance to make a difference in someone’s life, the first step starts with you. Click the apply button to get started or reach out to a recruiter using the form below.
