Full Time Siskiyou Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $41,204.80 - $52,624.00 Annually
Location : Siskiyou County, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 2026-02215
Department: Sheriff's Department
Division: Sheriff
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: IG
Description
County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.
For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule,
Under general supervision, assists sworn personnel by handling non-hazardous support responsibilities in the Sheriff's Office, and performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Community Service Officer (CSO) is a general non-sworn classification that performs a wide variety of law enforcement support tasks that do not require the exercise of peace officer powers of arrest or firearms. CSO's are assigned to a variety of divisions within the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office. CSO's are paraprofessional civilian personnel utilized to augment sworn members in the performance of their primary duties enforcement, security, and investigation responsibilities. Positions in this classification are distinguished from positions designated as "sworn safety" by the lack of direct responsibility for physical restraint of prisoners, protecting life and property, apprehending criminal violators, and other duties that must be carried out by sworn personnel. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:
Work day to day in an office, or outdoor setting. Maintains needed office supplies, forms and other materials. Receives and documents counter reports and conducts routine telephonic and correspondence follow-up of "after the fact" incidents. Initiates and conducts rural and community crime prevention programs. Performs analysis of reported criminal activity and patterns for purposes of generating data for directed enforcement efforts. Assists investigators in support capacities; i.e., checks/fraud/asset forfeiture documentation and correspondence, maintain files, etc.; serves specified Civil Process and related documents; tow abandoned vehicles from public and private property; work under minimal supervision; work with tow companies and other law enforcement agencies; performs related utility duties as assigned. May supervise and/or assist incarcerated persons within the CCP program. Many positions require shift work, and work on weekends and holidays. Supervise and train Sheriffs Cadets, monitor and evaluate their work product.
When assigned to various community work programs; under general supervision, coordinate and oversee the activities and participants of law enforcement /correctional and Citizen Patrol events/programs.
Duties may include assisting the Office of Emergency Services with office or onsite organization; answering phones; maintains volunteer records; maintains training records; maintains all records for callouts; keeps equipment inventory; coordinates and communicates with volunteers; strictly adheres to confidentiality policy and procedures. Prepares reports as necessary using Word and/or Excel. Be available for meetings and trainings for Search and Rescue. Ability to respond to critical incident callouts after hours and on weekends. Responsible for taking clear directions and making callouts to the volunteer teams. At the direction of the Incident Commander, makes sure all necessary logistics are taken care of. Responsible for documenting and keeping track of expenses related to any OES mission.
Typical Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of:
Modern office procedures and practices.
Incident Command System (ICS) and critical incident management response.
Ability to:
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public; perform clerical work and make simple arithmetical calculations; learn to operate a computer terminal; work effectively under pressure with frequent interruptions; exercise good judgment in making decisions according to existing laws, regulations and policies; use discretion and mature judgment in the handling of sensitive and confidential information; able to take direction and work under stressful conditions/environments; establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees, allied agencies, and volunteers; manage a variety of projects on a daily basis; interact and lead volunteers and oversee day to day activities of Sheriff's Office Cadets if assigned.
If assigned to the Office of Emergency Services must complete ICS courses, and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) courses; understand the "Mutual Aid" systems for both Search and Rescue and Law Enforcement requests; understand and work within grant guidelines; the ability to work as a team member during emergency situations within the "ICS" structure; and complete First Aid/CPR training every two years.
If assigned to the Community Correction Partnership (CCP) you must be able to work indoors and outdoors assisting in the rehabilitation of incarcerated parolees. This may include but is not limited to; woodworking, bike restoration, animal husbandry, wood distribution, batterers treatment, arts council and other Probation/Jail programs.
These employment standards are typically attained with some experience in public safety work, or general clerical work, or studies in Emergency Management.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of or ability to obtain, prior to employment, a Class C California Driver's License and a good driving record.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, but may vary depending on assignment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The specific hearing abilities required by this position include distant, peripheral, and nearby, and hearing adequate to monitor various security systems and audio alarms.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, but may vary depending on assignment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee has regular contact with individuals with communicable diseases such as AIDS, HIV, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, etc.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
NOTE:
Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES
Holidays:
12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year, plus 3 floating holidays
Vacation:
Two (2) weeks per year during the first five (5) years of service;
Three (3) weeks a year - five (5)- ten (10) years of service;
Four (4) weeks a year - Ten (10) plus years of service;.
Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after six months of employment.
Sick Leave:
Sick leave shall accrue from the date of initial employment at the rate of 3.7 hours per pay period (which is equivalent to 96 hours per years) for regular full-time employees with no maximum accrual. Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement.
Health Plan:
Siskiyou County contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance.
Effective 1/01/2024, the County will contribute 90% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan.
Effective 1/01/2025, the County will contribute 85% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan.
Dental Plan:
Effective 1/01/2024 the County contributes 90% of the dental premium.
Effective 1/01/2025 the County contributes 85% of the dental premium.
Vision Plan:
Effective November 2022 the County provides vision insurance for employees and their
dependents.
Life Insurance:
The County will maintain life insurance for $50,000.
Retirement:
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.

• 2% at 55 years of age and single highest year calculation for final compensation (generally for employees hired prior to 11/02/12)
• 2% at 60 years of age and highest three year average for final compensation (generally for employees hired between 11/02/12 - 12/31/12)
• 2% at 62 years of age and highest three year average final compensation (generally for employees hired on or after 1/01/13)

Member contribution:
Employees hired prior to November 2, 2012, pay the required seven percent (7.0%) member contribution, on a pre-tax basis.
Employees hired after November 1, 2012, who are not classified as a new member pay the required seven percent (7.0%) member contribution, on a pre-tax basis.
Employees hired after December 31, 2012, who are classified as a new member will
pay one half of the total normal cost as determined annually by CalPERS on a pre-tax basis.
Miscellaneous:
• Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies.
• IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
SISKIYOU COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Siskiyou County Personnel
1312 Fairlane Road, Suite 1
Yreka CA 96097
(530) 842-8005
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