Deputy Sheriff Cadet - Unclassified

Description 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 December 13, 2025.

We also accept California PELLET B written exam "T-scores" in lieu of the NTN score. Your NTN or PELLETB score is due before December 8th.

Typical Tasks

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 takedowns;

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

High school diploma or GED;

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.

Special Requirements

Applicants may apply after their 20th birthday but cannot be appointed until they have reached their 21st birthday.

Have never been convicted of a felony (or a conviction outside of California that would be considered a felony in California).

Must be able to take and pass a thorough medical examination; vision must not be less than 20/100, correctable to 20/20.

Must successfully demonstrate, and maintain, required physical fitness.

Must pass a complete background investigation, including fingerprints.

Must possess the legal right to work in the United States.

Candidates must meet all required employment standards and pass 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.

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, in writing and orally, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including colleagues, 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.

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