Overview
Position Title: Deputy Sheriff I
Monthly Salary: $3,760 – $5,555 (Range 237, Steps A–I)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office is hiring for Deputy Sheriff I. This entry-level sworn law enforcement position is responsible for patrol, crime prevention, investigations, and public safety response throughout Modoc County.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Patrol assigned areas and enforce state and local laws.
- Respond to calls, emergencies, traffic collisions, and public-safety incidents.
- Investigate crimes; interview witnesses and suspects; collect and preserve evidence.
- Prepare reports, make arrests, issue citations, and testify in court.
- Perform coroner, civil-process, animal-control, search-and-rescue, and mutual-aid duties as assigned.
- Work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs when required.
Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid California driver’s license, or ability to obtain one.
- Successful background investigation, physical and psychological examinations, and physical agility test.
- No felony convictions; good moral character.
- Completion of the California POST Academy and Field Training Program as specified in the classification.
How to Apply
Apply online through the County of Modoc employment portal (click HERE). Position open until filled.
Questions: Liz Hallmark | LizHallmark@modocsheriff.gov