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Mission Statement
In collaboration with our customers, we will recruit, develop, support, and retain an ethical, professional and diverse workforce dedicated to serving the community
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Upcoming How to Get a Job Community Workshops
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Kathleen King Community Room
85 Neilson Street
Watsonville, CA 95076
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Felton Community Room
6125 Gushee Street
Felton, CA 95018
Click here to view the flyer for our upcoming workshops.
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RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING CLASSIFICATIONS:
- DEPUTY SHERIFF LATERAL TRANSFER
- DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE
- SHERIFF'S CORRECTIONS OFFICER
- CLINIC PHYSICIAN
- PSYCHIATRIST
CLICK ON THE JOB TITLE BELOW TO LEARN MORE!
Application Template, Transfer, Reemployment, Provisional, Reinstatement, and Other Special Appointments
- Description
- You can update your Application-On-File at any time to keep it up-to-date. You can use it to copy into any new application.
- Description
- The special category job requirements vary depending on the recruitment class.
| Job Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Application-On-File Keep updated for copying |
You can update your Application-On-File at any time to keep it up-to-date. You can use it to copy into any new application. |
| Transfer, Reemployment, Provisional, Reinstatement, and Other Special Appointments | The special category job requirements vary depending on the recruitment class. |
Employment Opportunities
- Agency
- Information Services
- Salary
- $11,448 - 15,345 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 11, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Planning
- Salary
- $7,049 - 8,923 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 11, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Planning
- Salary
- $9,013 - 11,403 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 11, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Assessor
- Salary
- $5,495 - 6,966 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 18, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- County-wide
- Salary
- $10,585 - 14,158 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 18, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- General Services
- Salary
- $3,931 - 4,971 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 18, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Sheriff-Coroner
- Salary
- $7,765 - 10,412 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- n/a
- Filing Deadline
- Monday,
July 21, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- General Services
- Salary
- $176,467 - 236,434 / Annually
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 25, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- County-wide
- Salary
- $6,094 - 7,722 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 25, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Probation
- Salary
- $5,968 - 7,552 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 25, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Parks
- Salary
- $19.73 - 20.80 / Hour*
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 25, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Parks
- Salary
- $20.80 - 21.95 / Hour*
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 25, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Parks
- Salary
- $7,770 - 9,836 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 25, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Parks
- Salary
- $9,013 - 11,403 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 25, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Sheriff-Coroner
- Salary
- $6,805 - 9,102 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
August 1, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Sheriff-Coroner
- Salary
- $8,218 - 11,570 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
August 1, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Sheriff-Coroner
- Salary
- $10,057 – 13,480 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
August 1, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Animal Services
- Salary
- $5,068 - 5,931 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
August 1, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Planning
- Salary
- $9,705 - 12,972 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Continuous
- Check Status
- Status
CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER INVESTIGATOR
(Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply)25-DJ9-01
(Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply)25-DJ9-01
- Agency
- Public Defender
- Salary
- $9,809 - 13,322 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Continuous
- Check Status
- Status
DEPUTY SHERIFF ACADEMY GRADUATE
(Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply)25-RE5-1A
(Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply)25-RE5-1A
- Agency
- Sheriff-Coroner
- Salary
- $8,637 - 11,570 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- n/a
- Filing Deadline
- Continuous
- Check Status
- Status
DEPUTY SHERIFF LATERAL TRANSFER
(Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply)25-RE5-AA
(Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply)25-RE5-AA
- Agency
- Sheriff-Coroner
- Salary
- $8,637 - 11,570 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Continuous
- Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Sheriff-Coroner
- Salary
- $189,665– 254,186 /year
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Continuous
- Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Assessor
- Salary
- $9,746 - $13,017 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Continuous
- Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- District Attorney
- Salary
- $13,411 - 16,295 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Continuous
- Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- District Attorney
- Salary
- $8,781 - 10,684 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Continuous
- Check Status
- Status
| Job Title | Agency | Salary | Additional Requirements | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|
Human Services Department (Social Services)
701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone (831) 454-2600 • Fax (831) 454-2240
- Agency
- Human Services Department
- Salary
- $7,479 - 9,466 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 25, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
| Job Title | Agency | Salary | Additional Requirements | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|
Health Services Agency
701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone (831) 454-2600 • Fax (831) 454-2240
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPERVISING CLIENT SPECIALIST
(Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply)25-SK8-DD
(Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply)25-SK8-DD
- Agency
- Health Services Agency
- Salary
- $8,552 - 10,814 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 25, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Health Services Agency
- Salary
- $7,614 - $9,641 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 25, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Health Services Agency
- Salary
- $7,996 - $10,124 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 25, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
MENTAL HEALTH CLIENT SPECIALIST II
(Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply)25-NP6-GG
(Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply)25-NP6-GG
- Agency
- Health Services Agency
- Salary
- 6,989 - 8,835 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 25, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Health Services Agency
- Salary
- $9,349 - $11,826 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 25, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Health Services Agency
- Salary
- $134,222 - $179,962 / Annually
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 25, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
- Agency
- Health Services Agency
- Salary
- $6,658 - 8,417 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 25, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
| Job Title | Agency | Salary | Additional Requirements | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|
Community Development and Infrastructure - Public Works
701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone (831) 454-2160 • Fax (831) 454-2700
- Agency
- Public Works
- Salary
- $8,322-10,519 / Month
- Additional Requirements
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Filing Deadline
- Friday,
July 25, 2025 11:59 PM - Check Status
- Status
| Job Title | Agency | Salary | Additional Requirements | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|