Deputy Sheriff II - Lateral - Continuous Opening -Up to $30K Signing Bonus

June 2, 2026

<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1075/jobpostings/image/1 About Napa.png" style="width: 381.0px;"><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"> </div>Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.<div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"> </div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/D9a6TEtPNtY?&wmode=opaque&rel=0" style="width: 640.0px;" width="640"></iframe></div><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1075/jobpostings/image/2 Employer Napa.png" style="width: 410.0px;"><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"> </div>As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more <a href="https://www.countyofnapa.org/721/Working-for-Napa-County" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;">HERE.</a> <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1075/jobpostings/image/20260228123811_Sheriffs-resized.jpg" style="width: 545px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="We appreciate your interest in the profession of Deputy Sheriff. We strongly recommend that you find out as much as you can about the Napa County Sheriff's Department and law enforcement in general on the County's website" data-uw-rm-alt="CT"></div> Veterans' Preference Applicable for this Position and will be applied by the Napa County Sheriff's Office. We appreciate your interest in the profession of Deputy Sheriff. We strongly recommend that you find out as much as you can about the Napa County Sheriff's Department and law enforcement in general on the County's website <a href="https://www.napacounty.gov/1455/Recruitment" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.countyofnapa.org/sheriff/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sheriff | Napa County, CA (countyofnapa.org)</a>. If you have any questions, please contact the Sheriff's Administrative Lieutenant at 707-253-4501 or <a href="mailto:sheriff-recruitment@countyofnapa.org" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: underline !important;">sheriff-recruitment@countyofnapa.org</a> for additional information. A Deputy Sheriff II is responsible for law enforcement, crime prevention, patrol of assigned areas and enforcement of State and Local laws. Deputy Sheriffs do not rotate into the jail. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Experience: One year of professional experience in law enforcement work. Further defined as continuous professional experience as a paid, full-time Peace Officer in California. Qualified Out-of-State Lateral Applicants are defined as lateral applicants who lack the CA POST Certificate. These laterals may apply, however proof of enrollment in the CA POST Basic Requalification Course must be submitted at time of application. Information on the Basic Course Waiver process is found in California POST website: http://www.post.ca.gov/. Education: Equivalent to completion of high school. Equivalent to completion of two years of college is highly desired.<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Certificate:</div><div style="text-align: left;">Possession of a valid Basic Certificate issued by the California Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission. The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training requires that each individual who has previously completed a POST-certified basic course, or has previously been deemed to have completed equivalent training, AND the individual has been awarded a POST certificate but has a three-year or longer break in service as a peace officer, must be retrained or complete the basic course waiver process (PAM Section D-11), unless such retraining or examination is waived by the Commission. License*: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position. Special Qualifications: Applicants must be 21 years of age. Persons employed in this class must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and/or rotating shifts.</div> ADDITIONA PAY INCENTIVES AVAILABLE: HIRING BONUS: Newly hired Deputy Sheriffs may receive a signing bonus of up to $30,000, with the amount determined by their term of service. To qualify, proof of prior service must be submitted within 30 days of hire. Half of the bonus will be paid within the first 3 pay periods, and the remaining half will be paid after successful completion of the probation period or 12 months of employment, whichever comes first, for eligible at-will positions. VACATION LEAVE BANK INCENTIVE PROGRAM POLICY: The Vacation Leave Bank Incentive Program gives lateral transfers who are coming from other agencies (includes cities, counties other than Napa County, special districts, state, or federal government agencies) 40 hours in the second pay period of employment and the remaining 40 hours after successful completion of probation. LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM: Applicants appointed to a position who attended and received a degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) consisting of a minimum of 60 credits/units at a regionally accredited school by the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions are eligible to receive a payment up to $20,000 (or $30,000 if certified bilingual by Napa County) towards student loan(a). Loans must be existing loans, which the employee can prove they held as of their hire date and was borrowed while attending the accredited institution during the time the degree was earned. All payments will be made directly to the student loan lender once appropriate verifications have been made. In order to be eligible for loan forgiveness, the employee must complete five (5) years of satisfactory service with Napa County, without break in service. EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: County employees who refer a candidate for Deputy Sheriff will receive a recruitment bonus of $1,000 upon the successful completion of a one year probationary period. Employee's names must be listed on the candidate's application prior to submission. EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT: County employees in the DSA bargaining unit are eligible for reimbursement up to $1,500 per fiscal year for tuition and books upon successful completion of County approved college or university courses or other courses directly related to the candidate's job duties. BILINGUAL PAY: In accordance with the County Bilingual Pay Policy, Deputy Sheriffs who have bilingual skills are eligible to receive a bilingual pay premium of two (2) percent of base salary. Part-time employees shall receive a pro-rata amount in the same ratio. RECRUITMENT PROCESS: 1. Application review for minimum qualifications and oral panel interviews will be conducted on a periodic basis. The dates for Oral Panel Interviews will be provided with advanced notice. Agility testing may be required in the selection process. 2. Only the most qualified candidates based on the minimum qualifications, certifications and supplemental questions will be invited to Departmental Oral Board Panel Interviews. <div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;">Human Resources reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.</div><div style="text-align: left;" data-pasted="true">The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">The Deputy Sheriff has the responsibility of maintaining law and order within the County by performing law enforcement activities in a variety of assignments: patrol, investigations, court security and civil. Patrol: Patrol assigned areas; answer calls for protection of life and property and the enforcement of County and State laws; conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of criminal incidents; direct traffic and detain drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; issue citations and make arrests as necessary. Investigations: Investigate major crimes against property and persons; conduct extensive follow-up investigation at the scene of crimes and accidents; gather evidence; conduct surveillance; locate and question witnesses; take statements from witnesses; present information to the District Attorney's office for filing of charges; appear in court as directed. Court Security: Maintain safety and security for all personnel in the courtroom; serve as bailiff in the courtroom; transfer inmates to and from the courts and correctional facilities; search individuals entering the courtroom when necessary; monitor all courtroom activities to anticipate any safety concerns; assist other courtroom personnel and jurors in ensuring smooth operation of the courtroom. Civil: Serve legal papers such as subpoenas, summons, complaints and writs of attachment, executions and restitution; serve warrants and make arrests; prepare, process and maintain necessary files, documents and reports; perform other work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints.<undefined> </undefined><undefined> </undefined></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/napacounty/classspecs/45922?keywords=deputy%20sheriff%20II&pagetype=classSpecifications" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/napacounty/classspecs/45922?keywords=deputy%20sheriff%20II&pagetype=classSpecifications" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">Click here, Deputy Sheriff II, to view the full job descriptions, including example of duties. Benefits </a><a href="https://www.countyofnapa.org/750/Benefit-Plan-Summaries" target="_blank" style=" color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.countyofnapa.org/750/Benefit-Plan-Summaries" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">Learn more about the benefits package for this position here</a>.</div> Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.) ADA Accommodation Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303. <div style="text-align: center;">Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </div>

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