Deputy Sheriff-Lateral

County of Shasta; California (MO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

The County of Shasta is seeking a deputy for the Sheriff’s Department in Burney, CA. The role involves patrol, enforcement, and public safety duties within the community.

This position offers a monthly salary range of $6,009 to $8,821, plus a $5,000 annual housing allowance and merit-based increases. A valid driver’s license and POST certificate are required, with supplemental questions due by Oct 7, 2026.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver's license and current POST certificate.
• Responses to supplemental questions required.
• Final filing date: October 7, 2026 by 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assignments and enforcement within Shasta County.
• Maintain records and related duties in the Sheriff's Office.
• Respond to community incidents and emergencies as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

POST certificate

Job description

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 2026

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN BURNEY, CA

HOUSING ALLOWANCE - $5,000

SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION

OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE AND CURRENT P.O.S.T. CERTIFICATE

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: OCTOBER 07, 2026, AT 5:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION

$6,009-$8,821 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY / $34.67-$50.89 APPROXIMATE HOURLY

RESIDENT DEPUTY HOUSING ALLOWANCE: Incumbents in this position are assigned to live in and service the community as a resident deputy on a continuous basis and shall receive $5,000 per year paid with regular payroll in equal installments as a housing allowance.

This position is in the DSA-DSS bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases: Shasta County Labor Agreements

The salary range consists of six (6) salary steps, with approximately 5% between each step. Newly hired employees are appointed at Step A of the assigned salary range. Employees are eligible for a merit-based salary increase from Step A to Step B after six months of satisfactory service. Thereafter, employees may be eligible for annual merit-based step increases, beginning one year from the Step B effective date, until they reach the top step of the salary range.

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Sheriff's Office is organized into five divisions: Custody, Services, Enforcement, Investigations, and Coroner.

The Custody Division includes the County Jail, the Annex Work Facility, and the Court Transportation facilities. The purpose of the jail is to incarcerate offenders while providing basic medical care for county, state, out-of-county, and federal prisoners who are ineligible to be assigned to alternative custody programs. The jail is a maximum-security facility that houses both pre-sentenced and sentenced persons.

The Services Divisionincludes the local Office of Emergency Services, Personnel and Hiring, Background Unit, Internal Affairs, and Records Unit.

The Enforcement Division handles all patrol-related matters. The Enforcement Division is responsible for municipal law enforcement services within the City of Shasta Lake. The Animal Regulation Unit is also under the Enforcement Division of the Sheriff’s Office.

The Investigations Division includes the Major Crimes Unit, Crime Lab, Shasta