JOB
Under immediate supervision, attends a California Correction Academy to obtain the required academic, technical, and physical skills necessary to perform as a Sheriff’s Correctional Deputy.
Candidates must take and pass a written exam for corrections in addition to completing an employment application. We accept passing scores on the S.T.C. Adult Corrections Officer (ACO) exam
or the National Testing Network (NTN) REACT examination for Corrections
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Please be prepared to complete agility exercises on July 25, 2026. Our agility test is the third step to be considered for a position; information will be sent via email once applications and written exam scores are received. Successful completion of the agility test is required to advance to interviews and a background investigation.
Note: Peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. (Effective January 1, 2023, per Government Code Section 1031)
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 corrections;
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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 Standards and Training for Corrections (S.T.C.);
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Participates in hands-on training that includes, but not limited to defensive tactics, role playing scenarios, 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.
