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Public Safety Dispatch Job Fair - Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the San Diego County Operations Center

Junior Women's Academy, June 16-18, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., at Palomar College

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How To Become A Deputy Sheriff

Fill Out Online Application

Complete Questionnaire and View Video
Written Exam

You will be invited to take California P.O.S.T. written exam
Prescreen Questionnaire

Prescreen Questionnaire after receiving a passing score on written exam
Comprehensive Background Investigation

You will be assigned a Background Investigator
Physical Agility Test (PAT)

See FAQs for details
Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) and Employment Interview

Truth verification exam (CVSA) and employment interview (Lieutenant’s Interview)
Conditional Job Offer

You receive a conditional job offer and be assigned to attend an academy and attend a new hire orientation
Medical/Psychological Evaluation

You will fill out a written exam and meet with a psychologist

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Responder Ready - Public Safety Communications Academy

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Reliant Hiring Solutions Law Enforcement Hiring Expo

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Responder Ready - Public Safety Communications Academy

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Responder Ready - Public Safety Communications Academy

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Public Safety Dispatch Job Fair

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM