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Deputy Sheriff Cadet - Unclassified
Government Jobs, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Deputy Sheriff Cadet
Under immediate supervision, attends a Law Enforcement Academy to obtain the required academic, technical, and physical skills necessary to perform as a Deputy Sheriff. Deputy Sheriff Cadet enters training to join the ranks of Deputy Sheriffs who, under supervision, perform active law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property, the investigation of crimes and apprehension of law violators, the service of civil process issued by court, and perform a variety of technical law enforcement tasks. Candidates must meet the employment standards and take and pass the National Testing Network (NTN) examination for Law Enforcement online in order 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. Pursuant to California Senate Bill 960, effective January 1, 2023, it is no longer required for peace officers to either be a citizen of the United States or be a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship; instead, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Typical Tasks The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
Attends Academy training classes for law enforcement;
Take part of basic training program that includes academic classes, hands‑on training, and physical conditioning;
Participates in basic training that complies with the standards set by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T);
Participates in hands‑on training that includes, but not limited to : weapons training, defensive tactics, role playing scenarios, patrol procedures, emergency vehicle operations, and arrest and control techniques;
Partakes and completes 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;
Performs other related duties, as required.
Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities. Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of high school or GED and thirty‑eight (38) semester units or fifty‑seven (57) quarter units of college. 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 can substitute for the required college units.
Physical Requirements Perform a wide variety of physical tasks requiring strength, coordination, endurance, and agility; conform to uniform standards.
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Typical Tasks The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
Attends Academy training classes for law enforcement;
Take part of basic training program that includes academic classes, hands‑on training, and physical conditioning;
Participates in basic training that complies with the standards set by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T);
Participates in hands‑on training that includes, but not limited to : weapons training, defensive tactics, role playing scenarios, patrol procedures, emergency vehicle operations, and arrest and control techniques;
Partakes and completes 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;
Performs other related duties, as required.
Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities. Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of high school or GED and thirty‑eight (38) semester units or fifty‑seven (57) quarter units of college. 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 can substitute for the required college units.
Physical Requirements Perform a wide variety of physical tasks requiring strength, coordination, endurance, and agility; conform to uniform standards.
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