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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
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Santa Cruz Public Library
Downtown Community Room
224 Church Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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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
| 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
| Job Title | Agency | Salary | Additional Requirements | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATTORNEY I - DISTRICT ATTORNEY 25-JD2-01 | District Attorney | $8,781 - 10,684 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| ATTORNEY III - DISTRICT ATTORNEY 25-JD6-01 | District Attorney | $13,411 - 16,295 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| ATTORNEY IV - COUNTY COUNSEL 25-JD7-01 | County Counsel | $ 15,652 - 19,028 / month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 30, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CHIEF DEPUTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER (Open & Promotional) 25-UE7-01 |
Auditor-Controller | $14,267 - 19,120 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Monday, May 19, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER INVESTIGATOR (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-DJ9-01 |
Public Defender | $9,809 - 13,322 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER III (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-SU8-01 |
Probation | $8,433 - 10,580 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 23, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| DEPUTY SHERIFF ACADEMY GRADUATE (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-RE5-1A |
Sheriff-Coroner | $8,386 - 11,234 / Month | n/a | Continuous | Status |
| DEPUTY SHERIFF LATERAL TRANSFER (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-RE5-AA |
Sheriff-Coroner | $8,386 - 11,234 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-RE3-EE |
Sheriff-Coroner | $7,978 - 11,234 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 30, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST (WE ARE HIRING PART-TIME!) 25-PT9-1A |
Sheriff-Coroner | $189,665– 254,186 /year | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| GROUP SUPERVISOR I (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-SV3-EE |
Probation | $5,968 - 7,552 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 30, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| HEAD LIFEGUARD (Extra Help) 25-GK3-DD |
Parks | $20.80 - 21.95 / Hourly* | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 30, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| LIFEGUARD+ (Extra Help) 25-GK1-DD |
Parks | $19.73 – 20.80 / Hour* | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 30, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PLANNER IV (Promotional Only) 25-GA8-01 |
Planning | $9,013 - 11,403 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Monday, May 19, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SHERIFF'S CORRECTIONS OFFICER (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-RC6-EE |
Sheriff-Coroner | $6,805 - 9,102 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 30, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
Human Services Department (Social Services)
701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone (831) 454-2600 • Fax (831) 454-2240
| Job Title | Agency | Salary | Additional Requirements | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER – FCS/APS (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 25-SM8-EE |
Human Services Department | $7,479 - 9,466 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 30, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
Health Services Agency
701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone (831) 454-2600 • Fax (831) 454-2240
| Job Title | Agency | Salary | Additional Requirements | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPERVISING CLIENT SPECIALIST (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 25-SK8-CC |
Health Services Agency | $8,552 - 10,814 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 30, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-SY3-01 |
Health Services Agency | $9,349 - $11,826 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 30, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CONSUMER PROTECTION ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER I 25-TK4-01 | Health Services Agency | $8,537 - $11,403 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 23, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CONSUMER PROTECTION ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II 25-TK5-01 | Health Services Agency | $9,141 - $12,220 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 23, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY DIRECTOR 25-PT8-01 | Health Services Agency | $214,323 - $287,123 / Annually | n/a | Monday, June 9, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| MEDICAL ASSISTANT (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-NW7-EE |
Health Services Agency | $ 5,060 - 6,403 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 30, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| MENTAL HEALTH CLIENT SPECIALIST II (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-NP6-EE |
Health Services Agency | 6,989 - 8,835 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 30, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH CLIENT SPECIALIST I (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 25-SK5-DD |
Health Services Agency | $7,614 - $9,641 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 30, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH CLIENT SPECIALIST II (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 25-SL6-BB |
Health Services Agency | $7,996 - $10,124 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 30, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
Community Development and Infrastructure - Public Works
701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone (831) 454-2160 • Fax (831) 454-2700
| Job Title | Agency | Salary | Additional Requirements | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III 25-EC5-01 | Public Works | $6,718– 8,502 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 23, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SR ENGRG ASSOCIATE 25-EC8-02 | Public Works | $8,322-10,519 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 23, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |