What Humboldt County Sheriff pays
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$83,138
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Hiring bonus
$12,000 for new officers.
$12,000 HIRING BONUS AVAILABLEJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Humboldt County Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff II
Eureka, CAContinuous$31.15/hrstartingDeputy Sheriff Recruit
Eureka, CAContinuous$25.51/hrstartingDeputy Sheriff I
Eureka, CAContinuous$28.19/hrstartingCorrectional Deputy II
Eureka, CAContinuous$9,000 bonus$25.51/hrstartingCorrectional Deputy I
Eureka, CAContinuous$23.09/hrstartingDeputy Sheriff II
Eureka, CAContinuous$12,000 bonusNot publishedDeputy Sheriff Recruit
Eureka, CAContinuousNot publishedDeputy Sheriff I
Eureka, CAContinuousNot publishedPolice Lieutenant
CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- PensionPERS retirement
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsFor applicants living outside of Humboldt County, CA, please click here for important information.
- Lateral experience required18 years
- Scheduleevenings, nights, weekends and holiday shifts
How Humboldt County Sheriff compares nearby
All California departments1 nearby department starts higher than Humboldt County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Humboldt County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County Sheriff | Hiring | $53,061 | — | $12,000 | |
| Eureka PD | Hiring | $73,200 | +$20,139 | None | |
| Arcata PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Ferndale PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Fortuna PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Rio Dell PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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