Deputy Sheriff Cadet - Unclassified

Summary

Deputy Sheriff CadetUnder 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.The agility test for this recruitment is scheduled for October 10, 2026 at 8 a.m., please mark this date on your calendar.We accept California PELLET B written exam T-score, or NTN law enforcement exam score. Your score should be submitted with your application. If it is not attached or sent through NTN, the score is due to the recruiter before October 5th, 2026. Your application will not move forward without a passing written exam score.Pursuant to California Senate Bill 960, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States.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.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.Applicants who have passed their 20th birthday may apply but cannot be appointed until they have reached their 21st birthday.Have never been convicted of a felony. Any felony conviction and/or a conviction outside of California that would be considered a felony in California is disqualifying.Must be able to take and pass a thorough medical examination. May be disqualified on the basis of established medical standards (current P.O.S.T. or Departmental orders). Vision must not be less than 20/100, correctable to 20/20 with normal depth and color perception.Must successfully demonstrate and maintain physical fitness to perform the full scope and functions of the job.Must pass a complete background investigation, including fingerprints and a search of local, state, and national files for criminal history.Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.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, both 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, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies; use computer systems and applications.

Job Description

Deputy Sheriff CadetUnder 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.The agility test for this recruitment is scheduled for October 10, 2026 at 8 a.m., please mark this date on your calendar.We accept California PELLET B written exam T-score, or NTN law enforcement exam score. Your score should be submitted with your application. If it is not attached or sent through NTN, the score is due to the recruiter before October 5th, 2026. Your application will not move forward without a passing written exam score.Pursuant to California Senate Bill 960, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States.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.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.Applicants who have passed their 20th birthday may apply but cannot be appointed until they have reached their 21st birthday.Have never been convicted of a felony. Any felony conviction and/or a conviction outside of California that would be considered a felony in California is disqualifying.Must be able to take and pass a thorough medical examination. May be disqualified on the basis of established medical standards (current P.O.S.T. or Departmental orders). Vision must not be less than 20/100, correctable to 20/20 with normal depth and color perception.Must successfully demonstrate and maintain physical fitness to perform the full scope and functions of the job.Must pass a complete background investigation, including fingerprints and a search of local, state, and national files for criminal history.Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.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, both 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, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies; use computer systems and applications.