Undersheriff Eric Magrini

Undersheriff Eric Magrini began his Law Enforcement career in January of 1998 as a Police Officer for the City of Red Bluff where he ultimately promoted to a Patrol Sergeant.  In December of 2006, Magrini was hired by the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office to work in the community he was raised in and resides in.  He worked on patrol in both the City of Shasta Lake and the south county Patrol Division.  While serving as a patrol deputy, Eric Magrini held several collateral duties to include; SWAT team member, Dive team member, Field Training Officer and SAGE team member.  He also assisted by working overtime with the department’s Marijuana Enforcement Team and Domestic Highway Enforcement Team.  During that time, in 2007 Magrini was named by the Exchange Club as Peace Officer of the year.  In 2009, Magrini was promoted to Detective working in the Major Crimes Unit.  After several years, Magrini promoted to Administrative Sergeant where he served for 2 years; at which time he also became the SWAT Team Leader.  In November of 2013, Magrini promoted to Lieutenant and was assigned to “County Wide Services,” overseeing the Coroner’s Office, Animal Regulations and the Civil Unit.  Eric was promoted to Undersheriff and officially took the title and duties July 2015.