County of Santa Clara
Deputy Sheriff Cadet - Unclassified
County of Santa Clara, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
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County of Santa Clara .
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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 January 24, 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 January 5th. The NTN examination can be found at 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.
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.
Participate in basic training that complies with the standards set by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T).
Participate 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.
Partake and complete defensive tactics training that includes ground control, baton training, control holds, and takedowns.
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required.
Perform 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. 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.
Special Requirements
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.
Must possess the legal right to work in the United States.
Candidates must meet all required employment standards prescribed in Government Code Section 1031, which include passing a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, fingerprinting, background investigation, and medical examination.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and 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.
Physical Requirements
Perform a wide variety of physical tasks requiring strength, coordination, endurance, and agility.
Conform to uniform standards.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Law Enforcement and Armed Forces
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at County of Santa Clara by 2x.
Locations and salaries:
Gilroy, CA: $106,418.00‑$135,905.00
San Jose, CA: $75,000.00‑$90,000.00
San Jose, CA: $3,934.00‑$6,418.00
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Deputy Sheriff Cadet - Unclassified
role at
County of Santa Clara .
Posted 1 day ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.
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 January 24, 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 January 5th. The NTN examination can be found at 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.
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.
Participate in basic training that complies with the standards set by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T).
Participate 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.
Partake and complete defensive tactics training that includes ground control, baton training, control holds, and takedowns.
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required.
Perform 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. 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.
Special Requirements
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.
Must possess the legal right to work in the United States.
Candidates must meet all required employment standards prescribed in Government Code Section 1031, which include passing a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, fingerprinting, background investigation, and medical examination.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and 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.
Physical Requirements
Perform a wide variety of physical tasks requiring strength, coordination, endurance, and agility.
Conform to uniform standards.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Law Enforcement and Armed Forces
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at County of Santa Clara by 2x.
Locations and salaries:
Gilroy, CA: $106,418.00‑$135,905.00
San Jose, CA: $75,000.00‑$90,000.00
San Jose, CA: $3,934.00‑$6,418.00
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