JOB
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 listed below and take and pass the written examination for Law Enforcement in order to take the physical agility test. Completion of the physical agility test is required to advance your application to interviews and an academy.
The agility test day for this recruitment is scheduled for July 25, 2026, please mark this date on your calendar.
We accept California PELLET B written exam T-score, or NTN law enforcement exam score. Your PELLETB or NTN score should be submitted with your application. If it is not attached, the score is due to the recruiter before July 20th, 2026. Your application will not move forward without a passing written exam score.
PELLETB exam information https://theacademy.ca.gov/tests/.
NTN exam information https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/
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. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.
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Attends Academy training classes for law enforcement;
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Take part of basic training program that includes academic classes, hands-on training, and physical conditioning;
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Participates in basic training that complies with the standards set by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T);
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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;
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Partakes and completes defensive tactics training that includes ground control, baton training, control holds, and take downs;
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May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;
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Performs other related duties, as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Perform a wide variety of physical tasks requiring strength, coordination, endurance, and agility;
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Conform to uniform standards.
