Full Time Ocean County Sheriff Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Definition and Class Characteristics INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2026. CAPTAIN INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2026. The Nevada County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Sheriff's Sergeant.

This full supervisory level classification is responsible for the supervision of Sheriff's Deputies, investigation of crime scenes and other duties. Incumbents in this classification may be assigned to patrol, investigations, search & rescue, community outreach, personnel and training or court services. This class is distinguished from the class of Sheriff's Deputy by the supervisory responsibilities, complexity of assignments and the level of expertise required to perform the duties.

To learn more about our agency and what it's like to work in Nevada County please watch this short video.   Why the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. We are committed to providing excellence in public service in partnership with our community.

Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear communication, sets us up to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides relevant programming to keep us safe, healthy and balanced. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Education and Experience Required Education and Experience Required: Equivalent to four (4) years of full-time, paid experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with a city, county, state or federal police agency. One year of experience may be substituted if applicant possesses either an AA / AS degree or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college. Major course work from an accredited college or university in the criminal justice field, government, public or business administration, behavioral sciences or a related field is preferred.

Thirty (30) college semester units with major course work from an accredited college or university in the criminal justice field, government, public or business administration, behavioral sciences or a related field preferred. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire. Possession of a valid Intermediate P.O.S.T

(Peace Officer Standards Training) certificate or required to qualify and apply for P.O.S.T. Intermediate certificate by time of application. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings; mobility and strength to respond to emergency situations; mobility to reach, grasp, bend, kneel for extended periods, climb and run; strength and stamina to lift and carry individuals weighing up to 165 pounds; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone

Willingness and ability to accept assignments in a locked detention facility serving clients of various cultural, physical, behavioral and psychological profiles. Willingness and ability to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

Other Requirements: Must submit to and pass a psychological evaluation, medical examination and a background investigation, if not already done as a Peace Officer for employment with Nevada County Sheriff's Office. This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent.

Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. To review the full job description, please click HERE.