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Cookie Policy for joinscsheriff.com

Effective date: July 5, 2023

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them on bartstg.wpengine.com (the “Website”). We encourage you to read the Policy in full so that you can understand what information we collect through cookies and how that information is used.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office ) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., like advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

How We Use Cookies

When you access our Website, we may place several cookies in your browser. We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • To enable certain functions of the Website
  • To provide analytics
  • To store your preferences
  • To personalize content and ads
  • To authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts

We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device until they expire, or you delete them).

The cookies we use may include:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly, and they cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
  • Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so that we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
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Your Choices Regarding Cookies

If you would like to delete cookies or instruct your web browser to delete or refuse cookies, please visit the help pages of your web browser.

Please note that if you delete cookies or refuse to accept them, you might not be able to use all of the features we offer, you may not be able to store your preferences, and some of our pages might not display properly.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the minimum qualifications to apply?

A: Deputy Sheriff: You must be at least 20 years old at the time of application (21 at academy graduation), have a high school diploma or GED or college degree preferred, possess a valid California driver’s license, and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.  

B: Correctional Officer: you must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application, have a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid California driver’s license, and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. 

No. Many employees commute from nearby counties. However, deputies and correctional officers must be available for varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. 

On average, the process takes 3–6 months, depending on scheduling, background complexity, and academy start dates.

Yes. Current bonuses include: 
  • $15,000 for Deputy Sheriff Trainee/Entry 
  • $25,000 + 40 hours advanced vacation for Deputy Sheriff Laterals 
  • $10,000 for Sheriff’s Corrections Officers 
  • CalPERS retirement 
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
  • Vacation and sick leave 
  • Bilingual pay for qualifying employees 
  • On-site gym and wellness program 
  • Additional pay incentives for experience, shifts and assignment. 
  • No. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office sponsors Deputy Sheriff Trainees through the POST Basic Police Academy. We provide salary, benefits, tuition, and all required equipment while you attend.
  • The full-time academy is approximately 6 months (904 hours), Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Deputy Sheriff Trainee salary starts at $8,218 per month, with opportunities for advancement, pay incentives, and overtime. Correctional Officer salary starts at $6,805 per month. Laterals may receive advanced pay depending on experience.
  • Laterals with recent California peace officer experience or academy graduation may qualify for a streamlined hiring process and are eligible for lateral incentives.
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