I am currently a peace officer outside of the State of California and want to apply with Placer County Sheriff’ Office, how do I apply?

If you have never worked as a peace officer in the state of California you will need to work with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST) to determine what steps are necessary to apply for a POST basic academy equivalency certificate. You must possess either this equivalent Certificate for a Basic Academy Training Certificate to be qualified for a peace officer position within California, and our Agency. 

To apply for a Deputy Sheriff II, and you have never worked as a law enforcement officer in the state of California, you will need to work with POST to see what is necessary to have a POST basic academy equivalency certificate issued. The minimum qualifications for deputy sheriff II require possession of a California POST basic certificate. Please visit POST’s website to learn when POST issues this certificate.

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1. What are the minimum requirements to be a Deputy Sheriff with Placer County?
2. What are the selection standards for a Deputy Sheriff?
3. What are the typical duties of a Deputy Sheriff?
4. I currently work as a peace officer for another law enforcement agency and am interested in applying to Placer County Sheriff’s Office, what is the application process?
5. I am currently a peace officer outside of the State of California and want to apply with Placer County Sheriff’ Office, how do I apply?
6. I have a college degree; do I still need to attend a basic police academy to be a Deputy Sheriff?
7. How can I become a Deputy Sheriff if I haven’t attended a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy?
8. What is the application process for Deputy Sheriff?
9. What if applications are not currently being accepted for Deputy Sheriff?
10. What is the testing process for Deputy Sheriff?
11. I’ve taken the Deputy Sheriff written test in the past, and have a T-score; can I apply it to Placer County’s written exam?
12. Is there a physical agility exam for Deputy Sheriff? What does it consist of?
13. What is the selection process for a Deputy Sheriff?
14. What training is provided to Sheriff’s Office Deputies?
15. Where can I be assigned to work as a Deputy Sheriff?
16. What kind of special assignments/teams are there for a Deputy Sheriff?
17. What pay incentives are available to a Deputy Sheriff?