Sheriff Salary in California

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How much does a Sheriff make in California? The average Sheriff salary in California is $131,922 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $124,649 and $140,016. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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What is a Sheriff?

A Sheriff is a government official, with varying duties, existing in some countries with historical ties to England, where the office originated. There is an analogous although independently developed office in Iceland that is commonly translated to English as Sheriff, and this is discussed below....

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA	Avg. Salary $126,061	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA	Avg. Salary $127,855	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA	Avg. Salary $132,400	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA	Avg. Salary $125,822	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA	Avg. Salary $122,593	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA	Avg. Salary $130,486	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA	Avg. Salary $126,420	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA	Avg. Salary $119,124	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA	Avg. Salary $145,915	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA	Avg. Salary $145,556	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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Food Services Supervisor - Sign on Bonus

Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office - Lawrenceville , GA

The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office consists of 3 buildings, 41 housing units, and 14 security stations.

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Sheriff's Administrative Aide - Promotional

County of Sonoma - Santa Rosa , CA

The Sheriff's Office has requested a department promotional certification to fill a Sheriff's Administrative Aide position. Only qualified permanent and/or probationary Sheriff's Office employees on ...

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Network Administrator

Middlesex Sheriff's Office - Billerica , MA

The Middlesex Sheriff's Office will be considering applicants for the following employment opportunity: Network Administrator The Middlesex Sheriff's Office ("MSO") is seeking a qualified ...

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Deputy Sheriff - Jailer

Ozaukee County - Port Washington , WI

Deputy Sheriff-Jailer Full-Time Position Pay Range: $27.22 - $34.79 POSITION SUMMARY: The Deputy Sheriff-Jailer is a sworn deputy position assigned to the Jail Division. The individual performs such ...

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DEPUTY SHERIFF

COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA - Allentown , PA

A Deputy Sheriff enforces regulations of the Sheriff's Department at the full performance level. A position in this class carries out assigned duties which safeguard both lives and property. A ...

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Correctional Officer (Rapid City, SD)

Pennington County Sheriff's Office - Vermillion , SD

The Pennington County Sheriff's Office, located in Rapid City, South Dakota and the beautiful Black Hills, is accepting applications for Correctional Officers to serve in our adult jail facility

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What does a Sheriff do?

Common responsibilities of a Sheriff

Assists other Sheriff's Office divisions by disseminating confidential information or utilizing investigative techniques and contacts not available to other divisions.

January 16, 2023

Provides an initial contact point for the public and public safety providers, to ensure efficient communication of information in emergency and non-emergency situations through use of telephone, two-way radio, and teletype and TDD equipment.

March 25, 2023

Supervises staff of mechanics along with evaluating and disciplining employees following established procedures and policy.

April 05, 2023

Communicates effectively with other posts or deputies in the Richmond City Justice Center via two-way radio using proper terminology and ten-codes as prescribed by the Standard Operating Procedures.

April 27, 2023

Prepares various logs, forms and reports, documenting movement and activities of inmates, grievance allegations, incidents of violation of rules, notable behavior, potential safety hazards, problems with facility hardware, criminal activity, etc.

May 09, 2023

Requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as using a computer, typing, data entry, use of calculators, ten-key adding machine, or use of other office equipment or supplies.

May 17, 2023

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About California

California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...

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About California California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More

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