Merced County, CA Jobs

32 open positions

32 current openings at Merced County, CA across 11 departments. Listed pay $16.90–$60/hr · $39k–$369k/yr. Updated daily from the employer's own postings.

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Supervising Legal Clerk

Merced County, CA · Human Services Agency · Closes Oct 16

Merced Full-time $58,281.60 - $70,907.20 Annually

Application Deadline: 10/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Recruitments that note continuous under the closing date are subject to close at any time.

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Custodial Deputy Sheriff I/II, Extra-Help

Merced County, CA · Sheriff - Corrections · Open until filled

Merced County, CA, United States Full-time $59,155.20 - $79,393.60 Annually

Merced County Sheriff's Department protects public safety and manages inmate custody.

Inmate supervisionSecurity enforcementReport writingTransport logistics
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Medical Director

Merced County, CA · Behavioral Health & Recovery Services · Open until filled

Recovery Services Department 301 E 13th St. Merced, CA, United States Full-time $303,555.20 - $369,075.20 Annually

The Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Medical Director at Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Department (301 E 13th St., Merced, CA) provides psychiatric leadership, clinical oversight, and…

General psychiatric medicineForensic psychiatryPsychosocial rehabilitationStaff supervision
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Supervising Social Worker II

Merced County, CA · Human Services Agency · Open until filled

Merced County Human Services Agency 2115 Wardrobe Ave. Merced, CA, United States Full-time $76,689.60 - $93,267.20 Annually

The Supervising Social Worker II role is based at the Merced County Human Services Agency, 2115 Wardrobe Ave., Merced, CA.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Social Worker IV-A / IV-B

Merced County, CA · Human Services Agency

Merced County Human Services Agency 2115 Wardrobe Ave. Merced, CA, United States Full-time $73,028.80 - $97,926.40 Annually

Social Worker IV-A / IV-B at Merced County Human Services Agency, located at 2115 Wardrobe Ave., Merced, CA. The role provides social work services within the agency's programs.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Social Worker III

Merced County, CA · Human Services Agency

Merced County Human Services Agency 2115 Wardrobe Ave. Merced, CA, United States Full-time $65,894.40 - $80,163.20 Annually

Social Worker III at Merced County Human Services Agency, located at 2115 Wardrobe Ave., Merced, CA. The role provides social work services within the agency's programs.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Supervising Social Worker I

Merced County, CA · Human Services Agency

Merced County Human Services Agency 2115 Wardrobe Ave. Merced, CA, United States Full-time $76,689.60 - $93,267.20 Annually

The Supervising Social Worker I position is based at the Merced County Human Services Agency, 2115 Wardrobe Ave., Merced, CA.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Deputy Sheriff/Coroner I/II

Merced County, CA · Sheriff - Operations · Open until filled

California, United States Full-time $78,603.20 - $104,852.80 Annually

Duties may include, depending upon assignment, but are not limited to the following:

First Aid techniques
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Extra-Help Law Student

Merced County, CA · District Attorney · Open until filled

Merced Part-time $16.90 - $20.00 Hourly

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to 25 hours a week.

Rules of evidenceResearch methodsInterview witnesses and clientsAccurately perform research
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Extra-Help Special Projects Coordinator

Merced County, CA · District Attorney · Open until filled

Merced Part-time $16.90 - $60.00 Hourly

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to 25 hours a week.

Data processing techniques and capabilitiesPrinciples of public fiscal administrationPolitical legislative processes
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Librarian I/II

Merced County, CA · Library · Open until filled

Merced Full-time $56,326.40 - $75,587.20 Annually

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Promote and market library services. Assists patrons in the use of library facilities; explains library policies and procedures to the public, and library staff.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Housekeeping Attendant - Extra Help Housekeeping Attendant

Merced County, CA · Various Merced County Departments · Open until filled

California, United States Full-time $47,923.20 - $58,281.60 Annually

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week.

Dust mopswet mopsvacuumsshampoos
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Dual Diagnosis Specialist

Merced County, CA · Behavioral Health & Recovery Services · Open until filled

Merced Full-time $61,235.20 - $74,484.80 Annually

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists in the planning, organizing and implementing of specialized mental health, drug and alcohol services for the dually diagnosed.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Deputy Director - Economic Development

Merced County, CA · Community and Economic Development · Open until filled

Merced Full-time $125,049.60 - $152,235.20 Annually

Please Note: This is an at-will class under the direction of and serves at the pleasure of the Community and Economic Development Director.

Foreign Trade Zone administrationGrantsmanshipBudget developmentGeneral accounting principles
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Extra-Help Deputy Public Defender I/II/III/IV

Merced County, CA · Public Defender · Open until filled

Merced Part-time $79,768.00 - $140,025.60 Annually

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week.

Practice of criminal lawLegal research methodsCapital case defense
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Legal Assistant - Extra-Help Legal Assistant

Merced County, CA · Various Merced County Departments · Open until filled

California, United States Full-time $60,320.00 - $73,382.40 Annually
Filing procedures and legal terminologyLegal office practices and proceduresBasic accounting procedures
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Probation Assistant

Merced County, CA · Probation

Merced Full-time $50,564.80 - $61,526.40 Annually
Standard office proceduresPersonal computersFiling and record keepingPublic relations and leadership techniques
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Staff Psychiatrist

Merced County, CA · Behavioral Health & Recovery Services · Open until filled

Recovery Services Department 301 E 13th St. Merced, CA, United States Full-time $249,329.60 - $303,555.20 Annually

The Staff Psychiatrist serves the Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Department in Merced, CA, providing psychiatric care under the direction of the Medical Director and the Director of Behavioral…

Psychiatric medicineForensic psychiatrySubstance abuse issuesMental Health Laws and Regulations
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Legal Process Clerk I/II - Extra-Help Legal Process Clerk I/II

Merced County, CA · Various Merced County Departments · Open until filled

California, United States Full-time $44,532.80 - $59,737.60 Annually

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week.

CLETSLegal terminologyCourt proceduresPenal Code
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Psychiatric Staff Nurse I/II - Extra-Help Psychiatric Staff Nurse I/II

Merced County, CA · Behavioral Health & Recovery Services · Open until filled

Merced Full-time $73,382.40 - $99,840.00 Annually

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week.

Rehabilitation methods and programs
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About Merced County, CA jobs

Merced County, CA has 32 open positions, mostly in Merced, Atwater and Los Banos. Openings include Supervising Legal Clerk, Custodial Deputy Sheriff I/II, Extra-Help and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Medical Director. The departments hiring most are Behavioral Health & Recovery Services, Various Merced County Departments and Human Services Agency. Typical posted pay is $57k–$92k/yr or $16.90–$60/hr.

Pay by opening

Each opening's posted range; bars compare them as full-time yearly pay.

Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Medical Director
$304k–$369k/yr
Staff Psychiatrist
$249k–$304k/yr
Deputy Director - Economic DevelopmentMerced
$125k–$152k/yr
Extra-Help Deputy Public Defender I/II/III/IVMerced
$80k–$140k/yr
Extra-Help Special Projects CoordinatorMerced
$16.90–$60/hr
Deputy Sheriff/Coroner I/II
$79k–$105k/yr
Psychiatric Staff Nurse I/II - Extra-Help Psychiatric Staff Nurse I/IIMerced
$73k–$100k/yr
Social Worker IV-A / IV-B
$73k–$98k/yr
Supervising Social Worker II
$77k–$93k/yr
Supervising Social Worker I
$77k–$93k/yr
Social Worker III
$66k–$80k/yr
Custodial Deputy Sheriff I/II, Extra-Help
$59k–$79k/yr
Librarian I/IIMerced
$56k–$76k/yr
Dual Diagnosis SpecialistMerced
$61k–$74k/yr
Legal Assistant - Extra-Help Legal Assistant
$60k–$73k/yr
Supervising Legal ClerkMerced
$58k–$71k/yr
Probation AssistantMerced
$51k–$62k/yr
Legal Process Clerk I/II - Extra-Help Legal Process Clerk I/II
$45k–$60k/yr
Housekeeping Attendant - Extra Help Housekeeping Attendant
$48k–$58k/yr
Extra-Help Law StudentMerced
$16.90–$20/hr

Openings by department

Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
6
Various Merced County Departments
6
Human Services Agency
5
Sheriff - Operations
4
District Attorney
3
Library
2
Probation
2
Sheriff - Corrections
1
Community and Economic Development
1
Public Defender
1

Top skills at Merced County, CA

How many open postings ask for each skill.

Report writing
3 jobs
Court procedures
2 jobs
Forensic psychiatry
2 jobs
Psychosocial rehabilitation
2 jobs
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
2 jobs
Basic accounting procedures
2 jobs
Personal computers
2 jobs
Statistical analysis
2 jobs

Pay by role at Merced County, CA

RoleLatest posted payPostings
Extra Help Student$16.90–$23/hr6

Merced County, CA Jobs: FAQ

How many jobs does Merced County have open?

Merced County, CA has 32 open positions on NextGig, gathered from its own job postings and refreshed daily.

Which Merced County departments are hiring?

The departments with the most openings are Behavioral Health & Recovery Services, Various Merced County Departments, Human Services Agency, Sheriff - Operations, District Attorney.

What does Merced County pay?

Across openings that list pay, the posted range is $16.90–$60/hr · $39k–$369k/yr.

Which Merced County jobs close soon?

1 openings close within the next 7 days.