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The Human Resources Bureau’s mission is to ensure public trust and confidence in the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office. We are dedicated to hiring outstanding individuals to train, develop, and monitor their performance on an on-going basis. Our Human Resources Bureau is not only dedicated to ensuring that we find the best people for Sheriff’s Office positions but once they are part of our team, this group assists them throughout their career.
Melissa Macias oversees the Human Resources Bureau which includes a Sergeant, a recruiter, a team of background investigators, a polygraph examiner and Professional Staff.
Our Human Resources Bureau are tasked with tracking nearly 700 safety and general employee positions. Human Resources is responsible for updating and securing all Sheriff’s personnel records. It coordinates the payroll and benefits and hiring through the County of Santa Barbara Human Resources. Human Resources has professional staff position that works closely with the County’s Worker’s Compensation insurance carrier and with the County’s Risk Management Department to monitor all Workers’ Compensation cases.
The Human Resources process new applicants for all jobs within the Sheriff’s Office. Personnel conducts hiring interviews and coordinate new employees entering the workforce. Human Resources Bureau personnel are responsible for examination processes, classification studies, and specifications.
The detectives assigned to the Human Resources Bureau are tasked with conducting background investigations on potential applicants for safety and general employee positions. Critical standards established by California’s Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and departmental guidelines are evaluated and investigated.
Human Resources Bureau
4434 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Phone (805) 681-4270
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Goleta Man arrested for Attempted Murder and Stalking. Read more here: https://www.sbsheriff.org/goleta-man-arrested-for-attempted-murder-and-stalking/
Man Cited for Trespassing After Jumping Fence Into Jail Perimeter While Eluding ICE. Read more here: https://www.sbsheriff.org/man-cited-for-trespassing-after-jumping-fence-into-jail-perimeter-while-eluding-ice/
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A moment from last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting as our dedicated dispatchers were recognized with a resolution honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. 📞💛
This week, we celebrate the voices behind the scenes—our dispatchers who provide calm, critical support in moments of crisis and serve as the vital link between our community and first responders.
Behind every call, every response, and every safe outcome… there’s a dispatcher making it happen.
Today, our deputies took a moment to say thank you to the voices on the other end of the line—our lifeline. 💛📞
#NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek #ThankYouDispatch
One arrest so far at Deltopia, and it’s just about noon as Soltopia events are getting underway. This is a noticeably different start compared to past years. Deputies are out and about, and we’re hoping this sets the tone for a safe and fun weekend. Make good decisions, look out for each other, and help us keep things moving in the right direction.
If you’re heading to Isla Vista for Deltopia weekend, plan ahead. This map shows the approximate areas for County noise ordinance enforcement, the sanctioned Soltopia event, plus road and beach closures.⚠️
Have fun, look out for your friends, and help keep the weekend safe for everyone. 🚓☀️🌊
Last week, Deputy Danny Skall was named Public Safety Officer of the Year by the Carpinteria Lions Club. 🏆🦁
Fun fact: His father, retired Sergeant Mike Skall, received this same award in 1998.
Congratulations, Danny — well deserved! 👏🚓
The work of the Bomb Squad is painstaking and methodical, requiring extreme patience, specialized training, and attention to detail. These deputies are called when situations are at their most dangerous, and their careful, deliberate approach is what keeps everyone safe.
Out in Cuyama, things look a little different. 🌄
Our Cuyama substation is staffed by resident deputies — meaning they don’t just patrol this community, they live here. They know the backroads, the ranches, the families, and the history.
In a rural area where backup can be miles away, relationships matter. And in Cuyama, those relationships run deep. 🤝
Small station. Big commitment.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to join Deputy Morrell, the new Community Resource Deputy assigned to Isla Vista, and Lieutenant Schmidt for coffee on Thursday, March 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Kozy Coffee – 6560 Pardall Rd.
This informal event provides an opportunity for residents, students, and local business owners to meet with Deputy Morrell and Lieutenant Schmidt, ask questions, share concerns, and learn more about public safety efforts in Isla Vista. Deputy Morrell and Lieutenant Schmidt will also answer questions related to Deltopia and the revised noise ordinance.
