Santa Barbara, Calif. – On Monday, March 13, 2023, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office welcomed four new employees and congratulated a recently promoted team member. In a ceremony held at Sheriff’s Headquarters, attended by family, friends and colleagues, Sheriff Brown introduced the newest Sheriff’s Office team members; Administrative Office Professional Sarahi Carrillo, Administrative Office Professional Monica Mendez Alejandre, Administrative Office Professional Jennifer Perez, and Sheriff’s Service Technician Jessica Zamudio.

During the welcoming, Sheriff Brown shared that SHERIFF stands for Service, Honor, Ethics, Respect, Integrity, Fairness and Faithfulness.  He said, “Live up to those values and you will have an exciting, enjoyable, and rewarding career.”

Next, Sheriff Brown congratulated Melissa Gomez on her recent promotion to Administrative Office Professional Senior and said “The caliber and quality of our people is such that the competition for promotion is always very tough. Those who emerge successfully from this rigorous process are to be congratulated, and that is what today is all about.”

If you are interested in career in law enforcement or know someone who is, please visit our website at SBSheriff.org to apply.