Overview
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DEPUTY SHERIFF CORONER I and II
Peace Officer Standards and Training
(POST) Qualified
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Deputy Sheriff Coroner I: $56,253 – $70,875 Annually, plus benefits
Deputy Sheriff Coroner II: $58,899 – $77,798 Annually, plus benefits
Benefits package includes employer contribution up to $1299.00 per month to which the employee may use
towards health, dental, supplemental life, tax deferred compensation plans, Section 125 accounts and
supplemental insurance products. Lassen County provides at its cost, a $40,000 Term Life Insurance Policy
for each employee. Lassen County participates in the CalPERS Retirement System.
Additional pays include 4.5% for POST Intermediate Certificate, 7% for POST Advanced Certificate, up
to 10% for longevity and up to 5% in education incentives. Thirteen paid holidays and one personal holiday
per year.
FILING DEADLINE
CONTINUOUS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A Deputy Sheriff will perform law enforcement and criminal prevention work by patrolling assigned areas,
answering calls, responding to complaints and making investigations of crimes. The major duties of the
job include:
• Patrol assigned area and maintain field contact with area residents.
• Assist in maintaining a technical file of photographs and fingerprints.
• Answer calls and complaints for the protection of life and property.
• Obtain written statements of witnesses and suspects.
• Contact victims and gather evidence used at trials.
• Serve a wide variety of civil instruments.
• Serve felony and misdemeanor warrants and make arrests.
• Transport prisoners to and from penal institutions.
• Testify in court.
• Maintain departmental files and records.
• Maintain firearms and other equipment in good working order.
• Perform related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Deputy Sheriff Coroner I:
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License: Valid California Class C or Commercial driver’s license.
Special Requirements: Graduate of California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) basic law
enforcement academy within 3 years prior to appointment, or possession of a POST
Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Certificate and work history as a California Peace
Officer within the last 3 years.
Must be at least 18 years of age, with no felony convictions.
Deputy Sheriff Coroner II: Must meet all of the qualifications of a Deputy Sheriff Coroner I with Lassen County
and at least three years-experience equivalent to a Deputy Sheriff Coroner I.
NOTE: At the time of application, applicants must provide a photocopy of their current
California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate; OR a
photocopy of a certificate demonstrating completion of a California Law
Enforcement Academy within the last three years.
SELECTION PROCESS
Application materials will be reviewed, and qualified applicants will be invited to Susanville to participate in
interviews.
HOW TO APPLY
An application may be obtained from the Personnel Office listed below or by visiting Lassen County Personnel
on our website at: https://lassencounty.gov. It is your responsibility to provide specific, accurate and complete
information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a
required Lassen County application and required proof of eligibility to:
Lassen County Personnel Department Phone: (530) 251-8320
221 South Roop Street Ste. 3 Fax: (530) 251-2663
Susanville, CA 96130 Updated: June 10, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION
Lassen County is an equal opportunity employer hiring employment eligible applicants.
Disabled applicants who require special testing arrangements should contact the Personnel Department prior to the filing deadline.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, applicants must provide acceptable proof of identity or authorization to
work in the United States.
A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to employment. The investigation may include reference checks,
fingerprinting, credit check, driver history and inquiry to local, state and federal files to obtain criminal history information.
Lassen County requires a pre-employment physical for this position, which includes drug screening.
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the selection
process.
Selection processes may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: application review, competitive screening, written
examination, performance examination, and/or oral examination.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract; any provision contained in this bulletin may be
modified or revoked without notice.