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The nevada county sheriff's office

Nevada County, created in 1851 from portions of Yuba County, was named after the mining town of Nevada City derived from the snow-covered Sierra Nevada Mountains. The bordering state of Nevada used the same name 13 years later in 1864. We are a rural county, comprised of 974 square miles in Northern California, with a population just over 100,000. There are two incorporated cities and one incorporated town within our county, all of which have municipal police departments.
The law enforcement professionals of the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, with a staff of 179 dedicated men and women, are committed to serving our community to help make Nevada County a safe place to live, work and visit. Our services include all prevention, response, and investigation of crime in the unincorporated area of the county. In a rural environment, we patrol in both on and off- highway vehicles, boats, UTVs and motorcycles. We maintain the county jails, providing safety and security to the incarcerated population. We serve superior courts by providing court security at both the Nevada City and Truckee facilities and serve civil process and execution of lawful orders of the courts. In Nevada County, the Sheriff's Office also carries out the duties of the Coroner and Public Administrator.
We have administrative offices in both Nevada City and Truckee. We have two service centers in the community for staff to meet with reporting parties and victims. One in the community of Penn Valley and one near the entrance to Lake of the Pines.

deputy sheriff

Deputy Sheriffs are responsible for enforcing laws, maintaining public safety, and protecting community welfare. Duties include patrolling designated areas, responding to emergencies, conducting investigations, and preparing reports. They interact with residents to promote safety, crime prevention, and community trust. Deputies may also handle arrests, transport detainees, and provide court security.

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Correctional Officer

Correctional Officers maintain the safety and security of correctional facilities. Responsibilities include supervising inmates, processing arrestees, performing searches, and addressing emergencies. They ensure compliance with regulations, prevent contraband, and transport individuals to and from facilities while maintaining order and discipline.

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sheriff's Dispatcher

Dispatchers handle emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch law enforcement or emergency services, and maintain communication with responders. They ensure efficient coordination while staying calm under pressure and managing multiple tasks.

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Why work at Nevada county sheriff's office?

major benefits

Health / Dental / Vision
Retirement Pay / Safety Retirement
*Safety Retirement for Deputy and Corrections Only
2.7% at Age 57
*Classic PERS Members may be eligible for 3% at 55
Paid Vacations and Holiday Pay

extra incentives

Deputy Sheriff
  • 5% shift differential
  • 5% Field Training Officer
  • 5% Officer-in-charge
  • 5% Investigations
  • 5% Crisis Negotiation5% Dive Team
  • 5% Dive Team
  • 5% Special Enforcement Detail
  • 10% Resident Deputy Position (Truckee)
  • 5% POST Advanced Certificate
  • 2.5% POST Intermediate Certificate
  • $250 / year boot allowance
  • Education incentive up to $275 / mo
Correctional Officer
  • Free meals with every shift
  • 5% jail training officer
  • Up to 5K education support with approval
  • 10% Truckee differential
  • Relocation reimbursementwith approval
  • $125/mo CERT Team
  • 5% shift differential
  • 5% Bilingual pay$325 boot allowance

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