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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has a rewarding career for you. We are dedicated to hiring the best qualified deputies and support staff personnel while striving to bring diversity to our organization that reflects the community we serve. We promote a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, communication and professional development.

We are actively recruiting highly motivated individuals for all positions in law enforcement. To accomplish this goal, we must hire and retain individuals who possess the highest level of honesty, integrity and ethics. If you have such qualities and desire to have a positive impact on the future, then the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is the place for you! To learn more about careers with the Sheriff’s Office, CLICK HERE

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OPEN RECRUITMENTS
See below a list of positions we are currently accepting applications for

Administrative Office Professional I/II- PUBLIC SAFETY
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Current vacancies are assigned to Custody Operations which is a 24/7 operation with a work schedule of rotating 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. AOP’s are assigned to either the Main Jail in Santa Barbara or Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria; duties include processing new arrestees for booking into custody; verifying bail amounts at booking; assisting the general public by phone and in-person; scheduling court dates; processing inmate records to facilitate release or transfer; and performing related duties as assigned. Duties are performed in a locked-down facility and require direct and indirect contact with inmates.

Custody Deputy
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This class is distinguished from Sheriff’s Deputy in that incumbents have only limited peace officer power pursuant to Penal Code section 830.1 c, are not deputy coroners, and are not assigned to patrol or bailiff duties. Incumbents receive training in a correction officer academy rather than a basic law enforcement academy. This class is distinguished from Sheriff’s Corrections Officer in that the latter is a terminal class; new hires will be made only to the Custody Deputy class. Incumbents will be required to carry a firearm on certain assignments, and to regularly qualify with firearms pursuant to department policy.

Dispatch Call Taker
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A Dispatch Call Taker plays a vital role in the delivery of public safety and functions as a nexus between the community, law enforcement and allied agencies, and public safety field personnel. Their role is largely one of information processing – obtaining, evaluating, and disseminating information regarding crimes, emergencies, and requests for public safety services – information that is often critical to the safety of both the public and law enforcement personnel. The conditions under which this role is carried out are often quite demanding with respect to both cognitive and non-cognitive skills and qualities. As a Dispatch Call Taker, you will have the opportunity to gain a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Financial Office Professional – Public Safety
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The entry-level fiscal position commonly uses accounting, budgeting, and financial management procedures; while learning how to perform the full range of fiscal record keeping, clerical, and related tasks.   Each Financial Office Professional position may be different depending on the needs of the department and the nature of the work that you will be performing.

Utility Worker Institutions, CUSTODY
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Utility workers maintains inventory of linen, clothing, and supplies; operates detainees’ property room; accepts delivery of and transports supplies; provides various services to the different bureaus of the Sheriff’s Office, including but not limited to any of the Sheriff’s Custody facilities, or to detention facilities operated by the Probation Department; performs and/or supervises inmates or detainees performing minor housekeeping tasks and repairs; performs related duties as required.

Sheriff’s Deputy Lateral Transfer
If presently a permanent employee in another merit or civil service California public agency, in the same or similar position, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a merit or civil service style examination, then you may be considered for as a Lateral Transfer. If interested, please email Human Resources at SheriffHR@sbsheriff.org. A HR representative will contact you to discuss the qualifications, testing process, and required documents.

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To receive email notification when Sheriff’s Office recruitments open, select the Job Categories Corrections and Law Enforcement.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Santa Barbara and its leadership team is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce with equal opportunity that promotes inclusion and reflects the local population while ensuring compliance with state, local, and federal law. Its dedication to this purpose is driven by a commitment to hire, develop and retain top talent who will contribute to upholding the County’s mission.

 

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