Sheriff's Ranger

Job Description:

Sheriff's Ranger

Description

The Position

Bargaining Unit: DSA - Deputy Sheriff's Non-Sworn Rank & File Unit
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is the largest law enforcement agency in Contra Costa, with over 1,100 sworn and professional employees dedicated to providing the highest level of law enforcement and customer services.

The Office of the Sheriff serves over 1,000,000 residents across a 715-square mile area, offering a full range of services that distinguish it from most police agencies. These services include unincorporated area policing, contract cities (Danville, Lafayette, and Orinda) and special districts, air support (helicopters), marine patrol, dispatch, investigations, coroners, county detention facilities, custody alternatives, court security, forensic services, a police academy, and the Office of Emergency Services.

The Office of the Sheriff is recruiting to fill three (3) vacancies for the Sheriff’s Ranger position. Assignments will be made between Court Security Services and the Health Services Security Unit, based on operational needs.

Sheriff’s Rangers assigned to Court Security Services monitor secured public entrances at the County’s seven courthouses. Primary responsibilities include screening bags and property for weapons and contraband and supporting the safe, orderly operation of court facilities.

Sheriff’s Rangers assigned to the Health Services Security Unit assist Deputies at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez by screening bags and property of individuals entering the hospital for weapons and contraband, and by providing security at the satellite clinics throughout the county.

We are looking for someone who is:

• An effective communicator, proactively informing and sharing information
• Customer-service oriented, able to assist customers quickly and effectively
• Able to multi-task in active, public-facing environments
• An innovative problem solver who can identify issues and present solutions to supervisors
• Adaptable and able to shift quickly between tasks and priorities

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Monitoring x-ray screening equipment at secured facility entrances
• Assisting sworn staff with security-related needs
• Ensuring weapons and contraband are not brought into secured areas
• Maintaining logs and records related to screening operations
• Providing directions and general information to the public
• Preparing routine paperwork and reports

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will perform a variety of duties that offer opportunities for professional growth
• You will work in a supportive and collaborative team environment
• You will have a stable work schedule with fixed hours
• You will contribute to meaningful public service within County facilities

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may encounter critical incidents that arise and require quick decision-making
• You may interact with members of the public who are upset or uncooperative
• You must be able to quickly shift from your task to a rapidly unfolding situation
• You may be required to be in a standing position for long periods of time

Competencies Required:

• Decision Making:Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Manual Dexterity: Using senses, hands, and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficiently
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Customer Focus:Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue

The eligible list established from this recruitment process will be valid for six (6) months.

To review the full classification specification for this class, please visit: Sheriff's Ranger

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency, or a high school proficiency certificate.

Experience: Six (6) months of full-time or its equivalent experience in a position that involved substantial public contact or security related services.

Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application.

Background: Successful completion of a thorough background investigation conducted by the Office of the Sheriff.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience performing security or access-control duties in a court, hospital, or other secure public facility
• Experience screening individuals or property for safety, security, or access control purposes
• Experience preparing basic logs, reports, or documentation using computer systems
• Experience communicating effectively in a second language in a public-facing setting
• Experience independently responding to security incidents and coordinating with sworn law enforcement personnel

Click here to view the recruitment flyer for this position

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

2. Online Multiple-Choice Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the Sheriff's Ranger Multiple-Choice Assessment. The assessment will be administered via a web-based platform and will be used to measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the Sheriff's Ranger classification. These may include but are not limited to: Decision-Making, Innovative Problem Solving, Safety Focus, Manual Dexterity, Handling Stress, Professional Integrity & Ethics, Informing, Customer Focus, Adaptability, and Oral Communication. (Weight 100%)

• The sheriff's ranger multiple-choice assessment will be administered remotely using a computer. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment. It is not recommended to take the exam using a mobile device such as a tablet or cellphone.
• The multiple-choice assessment is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) on: January 16, 2026 through January 21, 2026

3. Departmental Interviews: The department will reach out to referred candidates to schedule an interview - February 2026

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Norma Martinez at Norma.Martinez@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 1/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$60,714.40 - $75,643.70 Annually