Deputy Sheriff I (Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy Graduates Only)

• Read, understand, interpret and apply departmental policies, rules, laws and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement work.
     
• Write clear and comprehensive reports.
     
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
     
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
     
• Learn to use and maintain firearms in a safe and proficient manner.  

 
Education and Experience:
 
Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a General Education Development G.E.D. test or passage of the California High School Proficiency Test or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university.
 
License/Certification:
 
Possession of a valid California Driver License by date of appointment.
 
Special Requirements:
       

• Be legally authorized to work in United States under federal law.
• At least 20 ½ years at time of application and at least 21 years of age by date of appointment to Deputy Sheriff Trainee.
• Not have been convicted of a felony and not to be otherwise subject to disqualification under California Government Code Section 1029. 
• Found to be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which might adversely affect exercise of peace officer powers, as determined by a licensed examining authority in accordance with California Government Code Section 1031.
• Pass a background investigation conducted in compliance with California Government Code 1031, to the satisfaction of the Sheriff-Coroner Department.

Please click here to view the class spec/job description.
 
TESTING PROCESS/SELECTION PROCEDURE 
Sheriff Human Resources screens all applications and supplemental information to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process.
 
Written Exam (Pass/Fail): Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written exam via email. The written exam consists of job-related, multiple-choice questions. Applicants who pass the written exam will be referred to the pre-investigative interview the same day.
 
Study Guides are available online: 

• Learning Express Police Officer Exam (California Edition)
• Norman Hall's Police Exam (California Edition)

Pre-Investigative Interview Questionnaire (Refer/Non-Refer): Candidates must print out and complete the Pre-Investigative Interview Questionnaire prior to exam date. The questionnaire will be collected and reviewed by Backgrounds Unit staff members upon arrival to the exam.  You may be referred to a follow-up pre-investigative interview with a Background Investigator immediately following the written exam.
 
Physical Agility Test (Pass/Fail): Applicants must be dressed in physical training attire to participate. The physical agility test consists of three components.
   

• 30 Push-Ups: Complete 30 push-ups within 2 minutes.
• 30 Sit-Ups: Complete 30 sit-ups within 2 minutes.
• 1.5 Mile Run: Complete one and a half (1.5) miles on a flat surface within 14 minutes.

Applicants who pass the physical agility test will be referred to the oral panel interview, commencing the following weeks.
 
Oral Panel Interview (Refer/Non-Refer): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel comprised of subject matter experts and civilian personnel. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the position. Those who score high enough on the oral panel interview will be scheduled for a background interview with a Background Investigator.
 
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
 
APPLICANTS THAT DO NOT SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE ORAL PANEL INTERVIEW MUST REAPPLY TO THE RECRUITMENT AND UNDERGO ALL TESTING COMPONENTS TO BE CONSIDERED.

Martin Rivera