20 ½ years of age at time of application; 21 years of age at time of appointment. (There is no maximum age limit)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law.
Must be eligible to carry, possess, receive, and own a firearm, pursuant to Penal Code section 832.15, subdivision (a).
Must possess a U.S. high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate, or a degree from an accredited U.S. college or university.
No felony convictions. Not on Probation. Misdemeanors may be disqualifying depending on the number, type of violation, and date of the violation (regardless of whether it has been expunged or sealed).
Must be in good physical condition and free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the responsibilities of any Deputy Sheriff classification.
Vision correctable to at least 20/30, glasses/hard lenses minimum 20/100 uncorrected - No minimum uncorrected visual acuity for soft lenses (subject to State of California P.O.S.T. requirements).
Valid California Driver's License. Valid photo ID to take the written exam.
Effective oral and written communications in English.
Deputy Sheriff: Law Enforcement - Lateral
21 years of age (there is no maximum age limit).
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law.
Must be eligible to carry, possess, receive, and own a firearm, pursuant to Penal Code section 832.15, subdivision (a).
Must possess a U.S. high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate, or a degree from an accredited U.S. college or university.
No felony convictions. Not on Probation. Misdemeanors may be disqualifying depending on the number, type of violation, and date of the violation (regardless of whether it has been expunged or sealed).
Must be in good physical condition and free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the responsibilities of any Deputy Sheriff classification.
Vision correctable to at least 20/30, glasses/hard lenses minimum 20/100 uncorrected - No minimum uncorrected visual acuity for soft lenses (subject to State of California P.O.S.T. requirements).
Valid California Driver's License. Valid photo ID to take the written exam.
Effective oral and written communications in English.
Deputy Sheriff: Detentions/Court Services
18 years of age (there is no maximum age limit).
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law.
Must be eligible to carry, possess, receive, and own a firearm, pursuant to Penal Code section 832.15, subdivision (a).
Must possess a U.S. high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate, or a degree from an accredited U.S. college or university.
No felony convictions. Not on Probation. Misdemeanors may be disqualifying depending on the number, type of violation, and date of the violation (regardless of whether it has been expunged or sealed).
Must be in good physical condition and free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the responsibilities of any Deputy Sheriff classification.
Vision correctable to at least 20/30, glasses/hard lenses minimum 20/100 uncorrected - No minimum uncorrected visual acuity for soft lenses (subject to State of California P.O.S.T. requirements).
Valid California Driver's License. Valid photo ID to take the written exam.
Effective oral and written communications in English.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law.
Must be eligible to carry, possess, receive, and own a firearm, pursuant to Penal Code section 832.15, subdivision (a).
Must possess a U.S. high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate, or a degree from an accredited U.S. college or university.
No felony convictions. Not on Probation. Misdemeanors may be disqualifying depending on the number, type of violation, and date of the violation (regardless of whether it has been expunged or sealed).
Must be in good physical condition and free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the responsibilities of any Deputy Sheriff classification.
Vision correctable to at least 20/30, glasses/hard lenses minimum 20/100 uncorrected - No minimum uncorrected visual acuity for soft lenses (subject to State of California P.O.S.T. requirements).
Valid California Driver's License. Valid photo ID to take the written exam.
Effective oral and written communications in English.
