Assistant Sheriff - Department Promotional Only

Job Description

Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics

The Colusa County Sheriff’s Office is seeking an experienced and dedicated law enforcement professional to serve as Assistant Sheriff.

Working closely with the Sheriff, the Assistant Sheriff plays a key leadership role in guiding the operations of the Sheriff’s Office, coordinating the work of department divisions, supporting organizational goals and priorities, and helping ensure effective and responsive law enforcement services to the community.

This is an opportunity for a proven law enforcement leader to bring their experience, judgment, and commitment to public service to a position with broad departmental responsibility. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with division heads, County departments, and outside agencies while assisting with departmental planning, policy development, personnel, budgeting, and day-to-day operations.

The Assistant Sheriff also serves as Acting Sheriff when assigned, providing an opportunity to assume a broader leadership role and contribute directly to the continued success of the Sheriff’s Office.

If you are a motivated law enforcement professional ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the leadership and direction of the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office, and would like to learn more about this role, check out the job description pages HERE.

This promotional opportunity is available for current employees within the Sheriff's Office. Only individuals currently employed in this department are eligible to apply. This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list.

Supervision & Examples of Duties

Under general direction, assists the Sheriff in the administration and operation of the Sheriff’s Office.

Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

A minimum of five years of full time experience serving as a California Peace Officer including at least three years in a supervisory capacity.

Education:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college level courses in criminal justice, police science, public administration, business administration or a related field.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

Possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license.

Possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic certificate or higher and a certificate of completion of P.O.S.T. management course within one year of appointment/hire date.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must meet the State of California requirements for peace officer status (830.1 CA Penal Code), including: passing a detailed background investigation with a fingerprint check, having no felony convictions, passing a medical and psychological exam, being at least 18 years of age.

Physical REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; maintain P.O.S.T. physical standards, including mobility and physical strength and stamina to respond to emergency situations and apprehend suspects; vision to maintain firearms qualification and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking on uneven terrain, climbing and descending structures to access crime scene and to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate police services equipment and firearm. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, suspects, and objects occasionally to frequently, necessary to perform job functions.

Supplemental Information

The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance (Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase.) The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.

Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2026 Benefit Summary

Closing Date/Time: 11/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific