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Salary : $111,072.00 - $133,868.80 Annually
Location : Sheriff's - 1535 Airport Blvd., Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 4000-2026-03-01
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 03/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
The Napa Valley
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.
Napa County as an Employer
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
The Position
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 .
If you have any questions, please contact the Sheriff's Administrative Lieutenant at 707-253-4501 or for additional information.
The Deputy Sheriff I Academy Graduate will perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; patrol assigned areas and enforce State and local laws; and conduct investigations of misdemeanor and felony crimes.
Be advised that the following requirements must be met in order qualify for the position:
Academy Enrolled:
Applicants currently attending a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved basic Police academy may apply with proof of current attendance.
Applicants who are scheduled to graduate from the Academy after application submission will be required to submit your POST Academy Certificate before the completion of any background check.
Academy Graduates:
Applicants who have successfully completed a California POST certified academy or attained Basic POST Certification or POST Re-certification dated within the last three (3) years may apply. A copy of the appropriate certificate must be submitted at time of application.
ADDITIONAL PAY INCENTIVES: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.
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
THE 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**.
**Applicants who are currently enrolled in but have not completed the California POST Basic Academy may be invited to the Oral Panel Interview, however, completion of the California POST Basic Academy is required before any conditional offer of employment.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Example of Duties
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.
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.
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: Applicants who lack the CA POST Certificate may apply. Proof of enrollment in the CA POST Basic Course Waiver process 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.
Certificate:
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.
*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.
Click here: Deputy Sheriff I, to view the full job descriptions, including example of duties.
BenefitsLearn more about the benefits package for this position here.
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 AccommodationApplicants 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.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
DEPUTY SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION BENEFITS INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO-
01
Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.

• Yes
• No

02
Applicants must be at least 20 1/2 years of age or older at the time the application is submitted. Are you currently at least 20 1/2 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

03
In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. There are no specific citizenship requirements. Are you eligible to work in the United States under federal law?

• Yes
• No

04
This position requires that you possess a valid Certificate of Completion from a Post-Certified Basic Academy issued within the last three (3) years. Do you possess a certificate from a Post Certified Basic Academy issued within the last three (3) years?

• Yes
• No

05
Please provide the location of the POST Basic Academy you attended as well as your graduation date. If you have not completed your POST Academy program, please list the location of the program you are currently enrolled in and the estimated date of your graduation.
06
If you do not possess a POST Basic Academy Certificate at this time, do you understand that you will be required to submit a certificate of completion before the completion of any background check?

• Yes
• No

07
To qualify for this position it will be necessary for you to agree to an extensive background investigation which will include criminal history, drug and alcohol use, financial history, contacts with current and prior employers, interview with friends, neighbors, polygraph, etc. Regarding the extensive background investigation information above, is there anything that might be discovered that you would like to disclose that you feel might jeopardize your chances of moving forward in the process?

• Yes
• No

08
If you answered "yes" to question #7, please provide a brief description.
09
Are you Bilingual (Spanish)?

• Yes
• No

10
If you answered "yes" to question #9, please check all that apply.

• Speak
• Read
• Write

11
Were you referred to this position by a current Napa County employee?

• Yes
• No

12
If you answered "yes" to Question #11, please provide the name of the Napa County employee who referred you below:
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Were you referred to this position by "Join