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Deputy Sheriff I (POST Academy Graduate)

Recruiting Unit

Job Location:

Dublin, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 113006 - 124363

Posted: 7 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 6 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Deputy Sheriff I (POST Academy Graduate)

NOW OFFERING A $12000 HIRING BONUS*
*Effective August 9 2020 paid incrementally over 4 years.

Deputy Sheriffs under general supervision at the higher level (Deputy Sheriff II) and close supervision at the lower level (Deputy Sheriff I) supervise the work and conduct of inmates in a county correctional institution; patrol an area and enforce law and order; receive and serve civil process; maintain order in courts; assist with special investigations; investigates circumstances surrounding death in cases referred to Coroner; under direction coordinate emergency services programs and volunteer activities; and do related work as required.

For more information about the job classification please visit Apply on the Alameda County website ***

Minimum Qualifications:
EITHER I:

Current enrollment in a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified Basic Academy with successful completion of the academy by the time of appointment.

OR II:

Successful completion of a California POST-certified Basic academy within three (3) years of the application date and possession of a POST Basic Law Enforcement certificate or proof of attendance of a California POST Requalification Course.

AND

License:

Valid California State Motor Vehicle Operators license.

Age:

Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

Citizenship:

Candidates are not required to be a US citizens but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. (SB 960).

Special Requirements:

Federal law and County policy require that certain positions in the classification of Deputy Sheriff I which require a commercial drivers license and the performance of duties defined as safety-sensitive are subject to post-offer/pre-placement/pre-duty reasonable suspicion post-accident random return-to-duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing.

A thorough background investigation will be made of all prospective Deputy Sheriffs. A record of any felony conviction will result in disqualification.

Physical Requirements:

Hearing must be normal in each ear.
Using both eyes must have a 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 that 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.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

***IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION - PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY***

Applicants must complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT)/Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB). The acceptable pass point for the PAT/WSTB is 320. Valid WSTB scores must be on the agencys letterhead and reflect the date of the test. Scores are valid for one year from the test date. Valid PAT/WSTB scores must be submitted to the recruitment analyst Elaine Lemi at .

In order to be invited to the oral examination applicants must submit a WSTB score. Failure to submit a valid WSTB score will prevent candidates from moving forward in the recruitment process.

Applicants who have not taken the WSTB exam may take the exam with the Alameda County Sheriffs Office. To view upcoming test dates and register please visit: PELLETB and PAT/WSTB Test Registration at PAT/WSTB from the drop-down menu.)

Applicants must upload their PAT/WSTB test score under the Resume tab on their application or email their score to the recruitment analyst Elaine Lemi at .

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

A review of applications and a supplemental questionnaire to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.*
An Oral Examination which will be weighted as 100% of the applicants final examination score.
A thorough Background Investigation and Psychological Examination will be made of all prospective Deputy Sheriffs. A record of any felony conviction will result in disqualification.

*Applicants must submit a valid PAT/WSTB score in order to move forward in the recruitment process.

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 based on 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.

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