SHERIFF'S TECHNICIAN

Job Description:

SHERIFF'S TECHNICIAN

Description

Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics

The Colusa County Sheriff's Office is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Sheriff's Technician to join our team. In this essential role, you will provide administrative and technical support with primary responsibility for the management of property and evidence and the maintenance of coroner records. Your work will help ensure the integrity of critical evidence, maintain accurate records, support investigations, and uphold the Sheriff's Office's commitment to public safety, accountability, and professional service.

Our leadership team consists of experienced law enforcement professionals dedicated to public safety and upholding the law. The Sheriff leads his team with a focus on integrity, accountability, and community engagement.

The community values a tight-knit, family-oriented environment, surrounded by natural beauty and a professional work atmosphere. If you're interested and would like to learn more about this role, check out the job description pages HERE.

This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list.

What's this Job All About?

As the Sheriff's Technician, you will play a vital behind-the-scenes role that directly supports criminal investigations, the Coroner's Office, and the overall operations of the Sheriff's Office. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain accurate records while handling sensitive and confidential information.

Property & Evidence

You will be responsible for receiving, documenting, storing, tracking, and releasing property and evidence while maintaining accurate records and preserving the chain of custody. Your work helps ensure evidence is managed in accordance with departmental policies and applicable laws, supporting the integrity of criminal investigations and the justice process.

Coroner Records

You will manage and maintain coroner records, ensuring documentation is accurate, organized, complete, and maintained in compliance with legal requirements and departmental procedures. Your attention to detail will help preserve the integrity of these important records while supporting the administrative functions of the Coroner's Office.

Your commitment to accuracy, accountability, and confidentiality will help ensure the Sheriff's Office maintains reliable records, safeguards critical evidence, and continues to provide professional service to the community.
How do we make a difference?
Every day brings a fresh set of challenges for our department members, each one a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in our community. We are not just individuals, but a cohesive team, united by a shared mission: public safety. Our interactions with the community are frequent and meaningful, and each one of us stands as a representative of our department’s values and commitment in the public eye. Together, we strive to create a safer, more secure environment for all.

What are the benefits?

• A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
• A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into.
• A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
• Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
• A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) - As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
• Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you - Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
• Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
• 457 Deferred Compensation.
• PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID leave if you get sick.
• Vacation Parity - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, the military, and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity, please see our benefit summary.

COME WORK FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUSA: WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU!

Supervision & Examples of Duties

Receives general supervision from management or supervisory staff.

Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required Knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience
Some experience in law enforcement or as a public safety dispatcher is desirable.

Training
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Supplemental training in Sheriff’s Department operations or a related field is preferred.

License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

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: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$48,084.00 - $78,924.00 Annually