1. Complete the online application and Supplemental Questions
   
   
2. Firearm Qualification Shoot Examination and Pre-Screening Orientation – Refer to the description below for more information on the Firearm Qualification Shoot Examination. Candidates who successfully pass the Firearm Qualification Shoot will then complete the Pre-Screening Orientation (PIQ). Successful candidates may then be invited to participate in the background investigation and selection interview processes listed below.
   
   

Applicants must successfully pass both the Firearm Qualification Shoot and Pre-Screening Orientation (PIQ) in order to be placed on the 12-month eligibility list for Deputy Sheriff – Detentions/Court Services - Lateral.

3. Law Enforcement Physical Agility Test (PAT) and Physical Assessment.
   
   
4. Comprehensive Background Investigation which takes a minimum of four to six months to complete.  
   
   
5. Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) Exam and Employment Interview.
   
   
6. Selection Interview conducted by Sheriff's sworn management.
   
   
7. Psychological Evaluation conducted by a County appointed Psychologist.
   
   
8. Medical Exam conducted by a County Physician.

Please Note: Steps 3-8 may be completed out of order

1. Applicants must be 18 years of age at time of application; AND 
   
   
2. U.S. High school graduate or G.E.D.; or a degree from an accredited college or university. AND;
   
   
3. Possession of a Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC) or a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) certificate awarded upon graduation from the County of San Diego Deputy Sheriff-Detentions/Court Services Academy. OR;
   
   
4. Successful completion and possession of a valid certificate or proof of completion of the Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC) or Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) with Adult Corrections Officer Core Course (ACO) with less than a three (3) year break in service AND Successful completion and possession of a valid certificate or proof of completion of the California POST PC 832 Arrest (40 hours) AND Firearms (24 hours) Course (total of 64 hours) and possession of a valid Certificate of Completion with less than a three (3) year break in service. OR;
   
   
5. Successful completion, at any time, of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy, with less than a three (3) year break in service in one of the following Penal Code categories:   830.1 Sheriff's, Marshals, City Police, San Diego Unified Port District Harbor Police, etc.; 832.2(a) California Highway Patrol; 830.2(d) Member of University of California Police Department; 830.2(e) Member of California State University and College Police Department 830.31(g) Member of San Francisco BART Police; 830.31(h)Harbor or Port Police. OR;
   
   
6. Successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. Re-Certification Course, and possess a valid California P.O.S.T. Certificate. OR;
   Successful completion of Levels 1, 2, 3; or the four-part reserve format training modules A, B, C, & D for the regular Basic Course within the last three years. OR;
   
   
7. Current enrollment in a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy, or Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC), or Standards and Training for Corrections (STC).

Note: For individuals currently enrolled in a POST academy, at the time of application, the applicant must present a letter from the Academy on letterhead. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the academy. There will be no waivers of the above requirements.  Experience in the United States military service is highly desirable. Individuals who are currently enrolled in a Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC), Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) academy, may apply.