Reserve Deputy Sheriff (Volunteer Opportunity)

Location : Tehama County, CA Job Type: Volunteer Job Number: 2026-00086 Department: Sheriff's Department Opening Date: 04/27/2026 Closing Date: 6/1/2026 5:00 PM PacificDescriptionServing our Community with P.R.I.D.E.Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Equality Click here to learn more about the Tehama County Sheriff's Office If you are interested in volunteering your time to protect and serve your community, we strongly encourage you to apply!About the Position: Reserve Deputy Sheriffs are volunteer California Sworn Reserve Peace Officers that are trained at or above the state POST Standards which allows them to exercise peace officer powers while on duty. Reserve Deputies volunteer their time each month to assist both sworn and non-sworn personnel in a variety of duties in the department including Patrol, Jail, Dispatch, Civil, Boating and Mounted Patrol enforcement. The Reserve Deputies of the Tehama County Sheriff's Office volunteer hundreds of hours every year to their community and are a valuable asset to the Department. Click here to learn more about Tehama County's Reserve Deputy Sheriffs Examples of DutiesPatrols an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations. Responds to radio calls, telephone instructions and/or citizens' requests to appear at scenes of disorder or crime as assigned. Conducts preliminary or follow-up investigations of burglaries, thefts, robberies, deaths, assaults, accidents and other incidents. Performs physical searches of criminal suspects. Collects and preserves evidence. Education, Experience & LicensesGraduation from high school supplemented with some education in police science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is desirable. License & Special Requirements :Possession of a valid California driver's license Level I: Completion of a POST Basic Law Enforcement Academy or its equivalent; completion of a POST Certified Field Training Program. Level IICompletion of a recognized 832 P.C. Arrest and Firearms course; completion of a recognized POST Certified module Level II Reserve course. Level III: Completion of a recognized 832 P.C. Arrest and Firearms course, completion of a POST Certified module Level III Reserve course. Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation prior to employment. Recruitment InformationThe department is recruiting to fill volunteer positions.In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list. Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The following items MUST be submitted with your completed application to be considered for this position. Cover Letter (A resume is NOT considered a cover letter) Resume Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate or letter from Academy verifying current enrollment For questions about this recruitment please contact:Karie Songer-Simons, Executive Secretary 530-529-7950 | All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACEThis position is unrepresented and there are no benefits associated with this job assignment with the exception of paid sick leave per Tehama County Personnel Rule §6111 Paid Sick Leave for Temp and EH.