Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff's Recruit
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Position Title: Deputy Sheriff's Recruit
Concentration: Law Enforcement
Level of Entry: Entry Level
Hiring Agency
Agency: Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Address: NONE
City: Dublin
State: CA Zipcode: 94568
Contact: Elaine Lemi
Phone: NONE
Fax: NONE
Email Address: Elaine.Lemi@acgov.org
Descriptive Tasks/Responsibilities for Position
THIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary, and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to the examination score.
Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.
Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications and supplemental questionnaires will only be accepted online.
The filing deadlines for the 2026 testing cycles are as follows:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND MILITARY VETERANS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
CLICK LINK TO APPLY: https://www.jobapscloud.com/Alameda/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=25&R2=8601&R3=01#ClickToApply
This classification specification describes the entry-level into the Deputy Sheriff flexibly staffed series for the law enforcement position for Alameda County. This classification exists solely for those attending the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified Basic Academy.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
This classification is part of a three-level flexibly staffed Deputy Sheriff classification series characterized by assignment to a California POST certified Basic Academy. Under close supervision during this Academy, the Recruit will receive intensive academic instruction in law enforcement combined with rigorous physical fitness training.
This classification is distinguished from the classification of Sheriff's Technician in that incumbents are in training for promotion to Deputy Sheriff I/II. It is further distinguished from the higher classification of Deputy Sheriff I/II in that the incumbents do not have Peace Officer powers.
Upon successful completion of the Academy, Recruits will be sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff I.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency certificate, such as the General Educational Development Certificate (State of California).
License:
Valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's License by the time of appointment to Deputy Sheriff I.
Age:
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment to Deputy Sheriff I.
Citizenship:
Candidates are not required to be a US citizen but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. (SB 960)
*According to the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), the minimum education is a United States high school graduation or passage of GED, or other approved equivalency test.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
Special Requirements
- A thorough background investigation and psychological examination will be made of all prospective Deputy Sheriff’s Recruits. A record of any felony conviction will result in disqualification.
- Hearing must be normal in each ear.
- Using both eyes must have far vision of at least 20/100 without glasses, correctable to 20/20 with glasses. Must be free from color blindness and permanent abnormality in either eye.
- These standards are confined to far vision and color vision. There are additional standards which may apply to other possible specific visual deficiencies.
- Applicants must be in excellent physical condition with above-average strength, endurance, and agility and must meet California POST-approved safety member physical standards.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.
Application Period
Application Period Begins: 08/25/2026
Application Period Ends: 10/27/2026
Number Positions to be Filled: 149
Yearly Salary: $104,312.00 to $104,312.00
(Some agencies may post only their standard hourly rate)
