County of Santa Clara Careers

09/07/2026

The County of Santa Clara would like to wish everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day!

09/03/2026

HIRING Senior Communications Officer

The County of Santa Clara is hiring a Senior Communications Officer to lead strategic messaging, media relations, and public‑facing communications that support essential County services. You’ll craft clear, timely information for our 1.9 million residents and help strengthen trust in County programs and initiatives.

Learn More & Apply: 🔗https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santaclara/jobs/5407610/senior-communications-officer

Recruitment Closes: 9/14/2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific

*Please note: As we navigate budget recommendations that may impact certain roles, the County continues to strategically fill essential and temporary positions critical to maintain core County services.

08/31/2026

The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the Youth Cadet Program, a hands‑on leadership and career‑building opportunity for young people interested in law enforcement. Designed for ages 16 to 20.5, the program helps participants develop practical life skills while gaining exposure to a wide range of Sheriff’s Office operations, including patrol, investigations, special operations, records, search and rescue, court security, and community service.

Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/SOyouthcadet

08/28/2026

The County of Santa Clara’s 9-1-1 Communications Department is NOW HIRING entry-level emergency dispatchers. Help people and save lives.

We offer excellent benefits including a CalPERS retirement pension, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental and Vision plans, 13 paid holidays, AND up to $5,000 in sign-on bonus!

Watch the videos to learn more & apply now:

Under supervision, initially in a training capacity, to answer 9-1-1 calls and dispatch personnel and equipment for one or more public safety operations.Start an exciting career and become a 9-1-1 Dispatcher! Watch these videos to hear from 9-1-1 Dispatchers who work for County of Santa Clara's Disp...

08/25/2026

TOMORROW! Join the County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency for their Summer Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Location: 1879 Senter Road. Build connections and find your next career.

Learn more & RSVP here: https://summerjobfair2026.my.canva.site/

08/24/2026

This virtual session will take place on Monday, August 24th, from 12:00pm – 12:30pm via Zoom. Our guest speaker, Deputy Eric Rinna, will share firsthand insights into daily work inside the facilities, key safety protocols, and the role of professional boundaries in supporting both staff and patient wellbeing.

The session will also include a Q&A and helpful application tips.

08/20/2026

🎓 That’s a wrap on our Summer 2026 Student Intern Cohort! Our interns celebrated the completion of the program with a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Sheriff’s Office and received Certificates of Completion recognizing their participation and contributions.

A big thank you to the Sheriff’s Office for hosting us and making our final meeting so memorable. Congratulations to our interns and good luck on your future endeavors! 🌟

08/19/2026

Join the County of Santa Clara’s Office of the County Counsel. We’re hiring Attorneys (I–IV) across litigation and health care counsel. This role offers meaningful public‑sector work and provides strong benefits and competitive pay. Please visit and follow instructions to apply at: bit.ly/AttorneyCountyCounsel.

*Please note: As we navigate budget recommendations that may impact certain roles, the County continues to strategically fill essential and temporary positions critical to maintain core County services.

08/11/2026

We are looking for bilingual individuals to join our team as Social Services Benefits Specialist Trainees — with a special need for applicants who are proficient in Farsi, Russian or Chinese.

As a trainee, you’ll receive six months of paid training beginning October 2026, preparing you to support community members applying for public assistance programs and private healthcare plans through the California Healthcare Exchange.

To qualify for our bilingual positions, candidates must pass an exam demonstrating fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English and their second language.

Online written exam: September 20–28, 2026
Bilingual exam: Scheduled following the written test

If you’re dedicated to public service, comfortable working with diverse communities, and fluent in Farsi, Russian or Chinese, we encourage you to apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santaclara/jobs/5422156/social-services-benefits-specialist-trainee

* Please note: As we navigate budget recommendations that may impact certain roles, the County continues to strategically fill essential and temporary positions critical to maintain core County services.

08/10/2026

A big THANK YOU to Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga office for hosting the County of Santa Clara Recruitment Team the last few weeks! We had the pleasure of supporting the District 5 interns with professional headshots and a hands on LinkedIn workshop. Investing in their growth and confidence is not only meaningful—it’s essential to strengthening our future workforce and uplifting the young talent in our community.