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HIRING PROCESS
How to Start
STEP 1. Fill out online application/Complete Questionnaire/View Video. It is highly suggested that you apply for both
positions IF YOU QUALIFY so check both positions on the application. The County of San Diego Department of Human Resources will send
you an email inviting you to fill out a questionnaire with nine supplemental questions along with instructions on how to view a
mandatory video with words from the Sheriff. (Please note: The following links will bring you to the County of San Diego
Department of Human Resources website).
Deputy Sheriff Cadet Detentions/Court Services - 13579701
Deputy Sheriff Cadet - 13574701
NOTE: Upon successful completion of viewing the video and answering the questionnaire, your application will be submitted,
processed and validated to ensure you meet the minimum requirements. This can take several weeks.
STEP 2. Written Exam (Relative weight 100%). Upon successful completion of STEP 1 the County of San Diego Department of Human Resources will
contact you via email inviting you to register for the California P.O.S.T. written exam. The email notice will have instructions on how to register.
It is one exam for both positions, so register for one exam only! Results take approximately 3-6 weeks. Upon passing the exam, you will be placed
on the eligibility list for one year. If selected, you will be invited to meet with a background investigator to complete the next step (STEP 3).
STEP 3. Prescreen questionnaire/Personal History Statement. The County of San Diego Department of Human Resources will send you an email inviting you
to fill out a Prescreen Questionnaire (Personal History Statement) and instructions on how to view an additional mandatory video with words from the Sheriff.
STEP 4. Physical Agilities Test (PAT). See FAQ page for details.
STEP 5. Comprehensive Background Investigation. You will be assigned a Background Investigator.
STEP 6. Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) and Employment Interview. Truth verification exam (type of polygraph) and employment
interview (Lieutenant’s Interview).
STEP 7. Psychological Evaluation. You will fill out a written exam and meet with a psychologist.
STEP 8. Medical Exam
STEP 9: Job Offer. You receive a job offer and be assigned to attend an academy and attend a new hire orientation.
***STEPS 5 - STEPS 8 may not be completed in numerical order due to scheduling of events.***
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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 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
- 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
- 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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