Alameda County
Introduction
NOW OFFERING A $10,000 HIRING BONUS – Effective August 9, 2020, paid incrementally over 4 years.
THIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary, and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to the examination score.
Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.
Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications and supplemental questionnaires will only be accepted online.
Applications deadline dates: Tuesday, January 6, 2026; Tuesday, January 27, 2026; Tuesday, February 24, 2026; Tuesday, March 24, 2026; Tuesday, April 28, 2026; Tuesday, May 26, 2026; Tuesday, June 23, 2026; Tuesday, July 28, 2026; Tuesday, August 25, 2026; Tuesday, September 22, 2026; Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND MILITARY VETERANS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Veterans who pass the examination process and provide a DD214 that meets the County’s criteria will receive additional points added to their final overall score.
Please read the recruitment announcement in its entirety for important dates and information.
About the Alameda County Sheriff's Office The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for its law enforcement services, its Regional Training Center, and its Dispatch Unit; the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board for its Crime Lab; the Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board for its Explosive Ordinance Unit. Additionally, the agency's health care provider, Wellpath, has experience working with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).
The Sheriff's Office has a current budget of approximately $600 million and has over 1600 authorized positions, including in excess of 1000 sworn personnel. The agency’s Chief Executive Officer is Sheriff / Coroner Yesenia L. Sanchez, who is assisted in the operation of the agency by Undersheriff April Luckett‑Fahimi, Assistant Sheriffs Daniel McNaughton and Pace Stokes.
The Sheriff of Alameda County is responsible for a vast array of tasks and duties, including the following:
Providing security to the Consolidated Superior Courts
Operating the Coroner’s Bureau
Operating a full-service criminalistics laboratory
Performing Civil Process
Operating a County Jail (Santa Rita)
Operating the County Office of Emergency Services
Providing patrol and investigative services to the unincorporated areas of Alameda County
Providing patrol and investigative services to the City of Dublin, Oakland International Airport, Highland County Hospital, Social Services, and to the Alameda‑Contra Costa Transit District under contractual agreements
Conducting a basic academy pursuant to Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements
Providing Fish and Game enforcement
Project Director of the Narcotics Task Force
Serving as the Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force
For more detailed information about the agency, visit: Alameda County’s Sheriff's Office.
Recruitment Position Deputy Sheriff Recruit is the entry‑level law enforcement position for Alameda County. This classification exists solely for those attending the Sheriff's Office Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Basic Academy.
The Deputy Sheriff Recruit is a classification characterized by assignment to a P.O.S.T. Certified Academy. Under close supervision during this Academy, the Recruit will receive intensive academic instruction in law enforcement combined with rigorous physical fitness training. Upon successful completion of the Academy, recruits will be sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff I.
For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Deputy Sheriff’s Recruit (#8601).
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency certificate, such as the General Educational Development Certificate (State of California).
License:
Valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License by the time of appointment to Deputy Sheriff I.
Age:
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment to Deputy Sheriff I.
Citizenship:
Candidates are not required to be a US citizen but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law (SB 960).
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
Knowledge and Skills The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
Read, understand, interpret, and apply complex policies, rules, laws, and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement work.
Write clear, concise, comprehensive reports.
Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, and events.
Establish and maintain effective working relations with others.
Use good judgment in emergency or critical situations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Perform routine clerical and record‑keeping duties.
Special Requirements
A thorough background investigation and psychological examination will be made of all prospective Deputy Sheriff’s Recruits. A record of any felony conviction will result in disqualification.
Hearing:
must be normal in each ear.
Vision:
using both eyes must have far vision of at least 20/100 without glasses, correctable to 20/20 with glasses. Must be free from color blindness and permanent abnormality in either eye. These standards are confined to far vision and color vision.
Applicants must be in excellent physical condition with above‑average strength, endurance, and agility and must meet California POST‑approved safety member physical standards.
Examination Components Applicants must complete the POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) or the National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Test. The acceptable pass point for the POST PELLETB is 42. The acceptable pass point for the NTN Frontline Test is 60% Video, 85% Reading, and 80% Writing. Scores should be dated no more than one year ago. Valid PELLETB t‑scores or NTN scores must be on the agency’s letterhead and reflect the date of the test. Scores must be uploaded under the ‘resume’ tab and submitted along with the application or submitted to the recruitment analyst, Elaine Lemi, at elaine.lemi@acgov.org.
In addition to the PELLETB or NTN, applicants must complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT). The acceptable pass point for the PAT is 220. Valid PAT scores must be on the agency’s letterhead and reflect the date of the test. Scores are valid for one year from the test date. Valid PAT scores must be submitted to the recruitment analyst, Elaine Lemi, at elaine.lemi@acgov.org.
In order to be invited to the oral examination, applicants must submit both a valid t‑score or NTN score and PAT score. Failure to submit both scores will prevent applicants from moving forward in the recruitment process.
Applicants who have not taken either the PELLETB and/or PAT exams may take the exam with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. To view upcoming test dates and register, visit: PELLETB and PAT Test Registration.
The examination will consist of the following steps:
Review of applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of minimum requirements.
Oral examination weighted as 100% of the applicant’s final examination score.
Background investigation and psychological examination.
Applicants must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this examination.
Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via e‑mail with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: (details omitted for brevity – refer to the original announcement).
VIP: Veterans’ Preference – eligible veterans must present DD214 or proof of honorable discharge at the oral interview. Failure to present proof will forfeit preference.
Accommodation: Alameda County will make reasonable efforts to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing.
Benefits The County offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care options, employee discounts, fitness and health screening programs, and more:
Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health FSA, Dependent Care, Adoption Assistance
Short‑Term Disability Insurance
Long‑Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits – Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long‑Term Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan – Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 or Roth)
12 paid holidays; floating holidays; vacation and sick leave accrual; vacation purchase program; catastrophic sick leave; pet insurance; commuter benefits; guaranteed ride home; employee wellness program; employee discount program; child care resources; credit union membership.
Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.
Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments.
All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You can view all of your notices in your account by clicking the ‘My applications’ button on the Current Job Openings page and selecting ‘last notice sent’ for the respective recruitment.
Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.
NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. For questions, visit www.acgov.org/hrs or contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Elaine Lemi | Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 272‑6434 | elaine.lemi@acgov.org
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THIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary, and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to the examination score.
Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.
Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications and supplemental questionnaires will only be accepted online.
Applications deadline dates: Tuesday, January 6, 2026; Tuesday, January 27, 2026; Tuesday, February 24, 2026; Tuesday, March 24, 2026; Tuesday, April 28, 2026; Tuesday, May 26, 2026; Tuesday, June 23, 2026; Tuesday, July 28, 2026; Tuesday, August 25, 2026; Tuesday, September 22, 2026; Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND MILITARY VETERANS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Veterans who pass the examination process and provide a DD214 that meets the County’s criteria will receive additional points added to their final overall score.
Please read the recruitment announcement in its entirety for important dates and information.
About the Alameda County Sheriff's Office The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for its law enforcement services, its Regional Training Center, and its Dispatch Unit; the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board for its Crime Lab; the Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board for its Explosive Ordinance Unit. Additionally, the agency's health care provider, Wellpath, has experience working with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).
The Sheriff's Office has a current budget of approximately $600 million and has over 1600 authorized positions, including in excess of 1000 sworn personnel. The agency’s Chief Executive Officer is Sheriff / Coroner Yesenia L. Sanchez, who is assisted in the operation of the agency by Undersheriff April Luckett‑Fahimi, Assistant Sheriffs Daniel McNaughton and Pace Stokes.
The Sheriff of Alameda County is responsible for a vast array of tasks and duties, including the following:
Providing security to the Consolidated Superior Courts
Operating the Coroner’s Bureau
Operating a full-service criminalistics laboratory
Performing Civil Process
Operating a County Jail (Santa Rita)
Operating the County Office of Emergency Services
Providing patrol and investigative services to the unincorporated areas of Alameda County
Providing patrol and investigative services to the City of Dublin, Oakland International Airport, Highland County Hospital, Social Services, and to the Alameda‑Contra Costa Transit District under contractual agreements
Conducting a basic academy pursuant to Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements
Providing Fish and Game enforcement
Project Director of the Narcotics Task Force
Serving as the Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force
For more detailed information about the agency, visit: Alameda County’s Sheriff's Office.
Recruitment Position Deputy Sheriff Recruit is the entry‑level law enforcement position for Alameda County. This classification exists solely for those attending the Sheriff's Office Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Basic Academy.
The Deputy Sheriff Recruit is a classification characterized by assignment to a P.O.S.T. Certified Academy. Under close supervision during this Academy, the Recruit will receive intensive academic instruction in law enforcement combined with rigorous physical fitness training. Upon successful completion of the Academy, recruits will be sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff I.
For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Deputy Sheriff’s Recruit (#8601).
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency certificate, such as the General Educational Development Certificate (State of California).
License:
Valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License by the time of appointment to Deputy Sheriff I.
Age:
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment to Deputy Sheriff I.
Citizenship:
Candidates are not required to be a US citizen but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law (SB 960).
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
Knowledge and Skills The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
Read, understand, interpret, and apply complex policies, rules, laws, and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement work.
Write clear, concise, comprehensive reports.
Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, and events.
Establish and maintain effective working relations with others.
Use good judgment in emergency or critical situations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Perform routine clerical and record‑keeping duties.
Special Requirements
A thorough background investigation and psychological examination will be made of all prospective Deputy Sheriff’s Recruits. A record of any felony conviction will result in disqualification.
Hearing:
must be normal in each ear.
Vision:
using both eyes must have far vision of at least 20/100 without glasses, correctable to 20/20 with glasses. Must be free from color blindness and permanent abnormality in either eye. These standards are confined to far vision and color vision.
Applicants must be in excellent physical condition with above‑average strength, endurance, and agility and must meet California POST‑approved safety member physical standards.
Examination Components Applicants must complete the POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) or the National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Test. The acceptable pass point for the POST PELLETB is 42. The acceptable pass point for the NTN Frontline Test is 60% Video, 85% Reading, and 80% Writing. Scores should be dated no more than one year ago. Valid PELLETB t‑scores or NTN scores must be on the agency’s letterhead and reflect the date of the test. Scores must be uploaded under the ‘resume’ tab and submitted along with the application or submitted to the recruitment analyst, Elaine Lemi, at elaine.lemi@acgov.org.
In addition to the PELLETB or NTN, applicants must complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT). The acceptable pass point for the PAT is 220. Valid PAT scores must be on the agency’s letterhead and reflect the date of the test. Scores are valid for one year from the test date. Valid PAT scores must be submitted to the recruitment analyst, Elaine Lemi, at elaine.lemi@acgov.org.
In order to be invited to the oral examination, applicants must submit both a valid t‑score or NTN score and PAT score. Failure to submit both scores will prevent applicants from moving forward in the recruitment process.
Applicants who have not taken either the PELLETB and/or PAT exams may take the exam with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. To view upcoming test dates and register, visit: PELLETB and PAT Test Registration.
The examination will consist of the following steps:
Review of applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of minimum requirements.
Oral examination weighted as 100% of the applicant’s final examination score.
Background investigation and psychological examination.
Applicants must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this examination.
Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via e‑mail with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: (details omitted for brevity – refer to the original announcement).
VIP: Veterans’ Preference – eligible veterans must present DD214 or proof of honorable discharge at the oral interview. Failure to present proof will forfeit preference.
Accommodation: Alameda County will make reasonable efforts to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing.
Benefits The County offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care options, employee discounts, fitness and health screening programs, and more:
Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health FSA, Dependent Care, Adoption Assistance
Short‑Term Disability Insurance
Long‑Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits – Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long‑Term Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan – Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 or Roth)
12 paid holidays; floating holidays; vacation and sick leave accrual; vacation purchase program; catastrophic sick leave; pet insurance; commuter benefits; guaranteed ride home; employee wellness program; employee discount program; child care resources; credit union membership.
Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.
Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments.
All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You can view all of your notices in your account by clicking the ‘My applications’ button on the Current Job Openings page and selecting ‘last notice sent’ for the respective recruitment.
Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.
NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. For questions, visit www.acgov.org/hrs or contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Elaine Lemi | Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 272‑6434 | elaine.lemi@acgov.org
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