Sergeant

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

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JULY 2026

SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 

 RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: JULY 22, 2026, AT 12:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION

$6,656-$9,770 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY / $38.40-$56.36 APPROXIMATE HOURLY

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

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 Division includes 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 Interagency Narcotics Taskforce (SINTF), Marijuana Eradication Team (MET), and the AB109 Compliance Team. The Major Crimes Unit augments patrol and investigates property crimes, crimes against people including homicide and sexual assault, and other in-depth investigations. The other units such as SINTF, MET, and the AB 109 Compliance Team augment the Major Crimes Unit along with handling drug-related offenses, probation offenses, parole offenses, and other investigations, as assigned. 

The Sheriff is also the County Coroner; therefore, the Coroner’s Division is responsible for investigating sudden, violent, unusual, and unexpected deaths when the decedent has not been recently seen by a physician. The Coroner’s Division is commanded by a Lieutenant who serves as the agency’s Chief Deputy Coroner.

ABOUT THE POSITION

SPECIAL NOTE: An individual will be required to pass a background investigation relevant to working in a law enforcement office or facility prior to be hired.

Under direction of a Station Lieutenant or Division Commander, to plan, supervise, direct, lead, and train assigned personnel in law enforcement, crime prevention, investigative, and special unit duties; and to perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

A Sergeant has the first-line supervisory responsibility over subordinate personnel in any division of the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office, which includes but is not limited to the Enforcement Division, Services Division, Coroner Division, and Custody Division.  Sergeants may also be assigned to supervise detectives, special units, or assigned non-sworn personnel, and are responsible for the job duties listed below.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plans, directs, leads, supervises, and coordinates personnel on an assigned shift; assists in the preparation of Special Teams and Collateral Assignments; assists in implementing and enforcing operational and administrative policies and procedures; conducts periodic staff inspections of personnel and equipment; acts as liaison with other sections, outside agencies, the public, and between management and subordinate personnel; monitors the performance of subordinate personnel and prepares evaluations; prepares regular and special reports; may coordinate departmental training activity; may be assigned a variety of administrative duties related to background and internal affairs investigations, personnel, and coordinates activities under the direction of the Sheriff; assumes responsibility for the command of Special Teams and Collateral Assignments during the absence of those of higher rank; on an assigned shift, supervises patrol personnel involved in answering calls for protection of life and property, pursuing suspects, and making arrests; assigns patrol vehicles; may supervise and participate in the protection of people using the waterways of Shasta County; may coordinate the activities of sworn and civilian personnel in planning for and dealing with emergency and hazardous situations within the County; supervises and conducts investigations on major crime cases; reviews cases and assists subordinates in preparing cases for prosecution; may assign major cases to appropriate personnel; organizes and participates in the surveillance of suspects; gathers and coordinates intelligence information.

If assigned to the Transportation and/or Alternative Custody Program within the Custody Division:  Supervise Deputies, Correctional Deputies, Public Safety Services Officers, and any other staff assigned to the Custody Division; supervise intakes and releases; take charge in emergency situations; instruct personnel in jail operations in accordance with the minimum jail standards of California; review bookings and other daily paperwork; coordinate transportation of inmates, ensure compliance with Title 15 regulations, and other applicable state laws and policies.

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Divisions, functions, responsibilities, regulations, and procedures of the Shasta County Sheriff's Office; modern police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, and basic investigation and identification techniques; laws pertaining to search and seizure, arrest and interrogation of suspects; criminal law, rules of evidence, and presentation of evidence in criminal cases; techniques of criminal investigation and methods of identifying and preserving evidence; laws, rules, and regulations; basic principles and techniques of supervision and training; and the proper operation and care of Sheriff's Office firearms and equipment.

Ability to: Lead, plan, assign, instruct, and supervise the work of subordinate staff in all four-divisions of the Sheriff’s Office and direct the training of subordinate staff; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports; obtain information through interview, interrogation and observation; enforce state and local laws and departmental policies firmly and impartially; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Five (5) years of law enforcement experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Must meet the requirements to qualify for a P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate at the time of application. 

Possession of certification required within one (1) year from date of appointment.

Satisfactory completion of the P.O.S.T. Supervisory Course within one (1) year from date of appointment.

Investigative experience and/or sixty (60) college units preferred.  

Applicants must submit a resume with application.

Associate of Arts degree desirable.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate a motor vehicle, move with agility over a varied terrain; have stamina and reserve energy, be able to have physical contact and strength wrestling or arresting suspects; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear; and be able to lift and/or carry people whenever necessary.  The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.   The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, rain or snow, and vibration.  The employee is required to work with the public in crisis and non-crises situations.  The employee must be able to prioritize calls for service, help in traffic related incidents, and arrest persons.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).  The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing. 

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the DSA/DSS.        

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on July 22, 2026. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will not be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. 

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion in the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. 

Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran must provide a copy of his or her discharge document (dd-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) with the employment application on or before the final filing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515