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HIRING PROCESS

STEP 1. Fill out an online application. (Please note: The following links will bring you to the job posting for each Deputy Sheriff position. The online applications will not be available until August 2, 2008.)

  Deputy Sheriff Cadet
  Deputy Sheriff Cadet Detentions/ Court Services
  Deputy Sheriff Lateral
  Deputy Sheriff Lateral Detentions/Court Services
  Deputy Sheriff Internal Transfer

STEP 2. Written Exam (Relative weight 100%, Passing 70%)

STEP 3. If selected, background pre-sceen. 2-3 weeks for results.

STEP 4. Comprehensive Background Investigation

STEP 5. Physical Agilities Test
(Note: This is not required for Deputy Sheriff Detentions/Courts, proceed to STEP 4)

STEP 6. Truth Verification (CVSA) Exam and Employment Interview

STEP 7. Psychological Evaluation

STEP 8. Medical Exam


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Deputy Sheriff Patrol:

  • 20 ½ years of age at time of application; 21 years of age at time of appointment. (There is no maximum age limit)
  • U.S. citizen
  • U.S. High School graduate or G.E.D.
  • No felony convictions. Not on Probation. Misdemeanors may be disqualifying depending on the number, type of violation, and date of the violation.
  • Vision: 20/100 uncorrected, corrected to at least 20/30, No minimum vision requirements for soft contact lens wearers.
  • Valid California Drivers License prior to appointment. Valid photo ID to take the written exam.
  • Effective oral and written communications in English.

Deputy Sheriff Detentions/Courts:

  • 18 years of age at the time of the test. (There is no maximum age limit)
  • U.S. citizen or Resident Alien in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen
  • U.S. High School graduate or G.E.D.
  • No felony convictions. Not on Probation. Misdemeanors may be disqualifying depending on the number, type of violation, and date of the violation.
  • Vision: 20/100 uncorrected, corrected to at least 20/30, No minimum vision requirements for soft contact lens wearers.
  • Valid California Drivers License prior to appointment. Valid photo ID to take the written exam.
  • Effective oral and written communications in English.

 

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