County of Santa Clara
Deputy Sheriff Cadet - Unclassified
County of Santa Clara, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
Under immediate supervision, a Deputy Sheriff Cadet attends a Law Enforcement Academy to obtain the required academic, technical, and physical skills necessary to perform as a Deputy Sheriff. Cadets become active law‑enforcement officers who protect life and property, investigate crimes, arrest law violators, serve civil process, and perform a variety of technical duties.
Duties
Attend Academy training classes for law enforcement.
Participate in basic training that includes academic classes, hands‑on training, and physical conditioning, in accordance with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T).
Engage in weapons training, defensive tactics, role‑playing scenarios, patrol procedures, emergency vehicle operations, and arrest and control techniques.
Complete defensive tactics training that includes ground control, baton training, control holds, and take‑downs.
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and experience to perform the duties listed.
High school diploma or GED and thirty‑eight (38) semester units or fifty‑seven (57) quarter units of college, or two (2) years of full‑time active‑duty military service with honorable discharge, or two (2) years of full‑time experience working as a peace officer within a correctional facility.
Special Requirements
Applicants who have passed their 20th birthday may apply but cannot be appointed until they have reached their 21st birthday.
Must have never been convicted of a felony; any felony conviction or a conviction outside of California that would be considered a felony in California is disqualifying.
Must successfully demonstrate and maintain medical fitness, including a vision check of no less than 20/100, correctable to 20/20.
Must pass a complete background investigation, including fingerprints and a search of local, state, and national files for criminal history.
Must possess the legal right to work in the United States.
Candidates must meet all required employment standards prescribed in Government Code Section 1031, including a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, fingerprinting, background investigation, and medical examination.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
*As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs). A DSW must complete all assigned DSW‑related training and must be available for emergency work as ordered.
Knowledge of
Common computer systems and applications.
English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Ability to
Learn, understand, retain, and interpret police knowledge, procedures, and departmental policies.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel, including the public and representatives of other agencies.
Use computer systems and applications.
Physical Requirements
Perform a wide variety of physical tasks requiring strength, coordination, endurance, and agility.
Conform to uniform standards.
Application Details Candidates must meet employment standards and take and pass the National Testing Network (NTN) examination for Law Enforcement online to take the agility test. Completion of the agility test is required to advance your application. The agility test day for this recruitment is scheduled for
November 15, 2025 .
We also accept California PELLET B written exam “T‑scores” in lieu of the NTN score. Before November 10th, please send your NTN score to Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriff Cadet through your online NTN account. The NTN examination can be found at
https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/ .
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Law Enforcement and Armed Forces
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Duties
Attend Academy training classes for law enforcement.
Participate in basic training that includes academic classes, hands‑on training, and physical conditioning, in accordance with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T).
Engage in weapons training, defensive tactics, role‑playing scenarios, patrol procedures, emergency vehicle operations, and arrest and control techniques.
Complete defensive tactics training that includes ground control, baton training, control holds, and take‑downs.
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and experience to perform the duties listed.
High school diploma or GED and thirty‑eight (38) semester units or fifty‑seven (57) quarter units of college, or two (2) years of full‑time active‑duty military service with honorable discharge, or two (2) years of full‑time experience working as a peace officer within a correctional facility.
Special Requirements
Applicants who have passed their 20th birthday may apply but cannot be appointed until they have reached their 21st birthday.
Must have never been convicted of a felony; any felony conviction or a conviction outside of California that would be considered a felony in California is disqualifying.
Must successfully demonstrate and maintain medical fitness, including a vision check of no less than 20/100, correctable to 20/20.
Must pass a complete background investigation, including fingerprints and a search of local, state, and national files for criminal history.
Must possess the legal right to work in the United States.
Candidates must meet all required employment standards prescribed in Government Code Section 1031, including a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, fingerprinting, background investigation, and medical examination.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
*As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs). A DSW must complete all assigned DSW‑related training and must be available for emergency work as ordered.
Knowledge of
Common computer systems and applications.
English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Ability to
Learn, understand, retain, and interpret police knowledge, procedures, and departmental policies.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel, including the public and representatives of other agencies.
Use computer systems and applications.
Physical Requirements
Perform a wide variety of physical tasks requiring strength, coordination, endurance, and agility.
Conform to uniform standards.
Application Details Candidates must meet employment standards and take and pass the National Testing Network (NTN) examination for Law Enforcement online to take the agility test. Completion of the agility test is required to advance your application. The agility test day for this recruitment is scheduled for
November 15, 2025 .
We also accept California PELLET B written exam “T‑scores” in lieu of the NTN score. Before November 10th, please send your NTN score to Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriff Cadet through your online NTN account. The NTN examination can be found at
https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/ .
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Law Enforcement and Armed Forces
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