Deputy Macias joined the Sheriff’s Office in 2021 after graduating from the San Joaquin Delta College Police Academy. Deputy Macias simultaneously earned his associate’s degree while also completing the rigorous demands of the academy.
Deputy Macias worked his first year at the Martinez Detention Facility before transferring to the Patrol Division in 2022. Prior to his assignment in Blackhawk, Deputy Macias worked at Bay Station and Valley Station. Like Deputy Gilbert, his time spent at Valley Station enabled him to become familiar with Blackhawk while handling calls for service within the district.
Blackhawk Beat January 2025
Prior to becoming a Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Macias had a career in EMS where he worked as an EMT for Riggs Ambulance in Merced County and as an ER Technician at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, CA.
In his spare time Deputy Macias enjoys spending his time in the outdoors and snow skiing as often as he can.