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1. Where can I find out more information regarding becoming a Reserve Deputy Sheriff?
2. I am interested in becoming a Law Enforcement Explorer. Can you give me more information about this program?
3. I would like to become a Law Enforcement Chaplain, how do I go about doing that?
4. Does the Sheriff’s Office use student interns?
5. What positions are you currently accepting applications for?
6. Where can I get information on benefits with Placer County?
7. Where is Placer County located?
8. What kinds of activities are there to do in Placer County?
9. I am interested in working an Extra Help Position. How do I find out about applying?
10. I used to work for Placer County and would like to come back, what is the process to apply?
11. I currently work for Placer County and am interested in working in the Sheriff’s Office, how do I apply for an Inter-Department transfer?
12. If I can’t find an answer to my question(s) here, who can I contact with additional questions?

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1. What is the application process for civilian positions within the Placer County Sheriff’s Office?
2. What are the requirements to be employed with the Sheriff’s Office as a civilian?
3. I am currently working for another public agency; can I apply as a lateral transfer?
4. What divisions have civilian classifications?
5. What classifications work in civilian positions?
6. What if applications are not currently being accepted for the civilian position that I would like to apply for?
7. What is the testing process for a civilian position?
8. What are the typical duties of a civilian position?

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1. What are the minimum requirements to be a Correctional Officer with Placer County?
2. What are the selection standards for a Correctional Officer?
3. What are the typical duties of a Correctional Officer?
4. I currently work as a Correctional Officer for another agency and am interested in applying to Placer County Sheriff’s Office, what is the application process?
5. What is the application process for Correctional Officer?
6. What if applications are not currently being accepted for Correctional Officer?
7. What is the testing process for Correctional Officer?
8. I’ve taken a correctional officer written test in the past and have a score; can I have it applied to the Placer County written exam?
9. Is there a physical agility exam for Correctional Officer? What does it consist of?
10. What is the selection process for a Correctional Officer?
11. Where can I be assigned to work as a Correctional Officer?
12. What training is provided to Placer County Correctional Officers?
13. What kind of special assignments/teams are there for a Correctional Officer?

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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?

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1. What are the minimum requirements to be a Public Safety Dispatcher with Placer County?
2. What are the selection standards for a Public Safety Dispatcher?
3. What are the typical duties of a Public Safety Dispatcher?
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. What is the application process for Public Safety Dispatcher?
6. What if applications are not currently being accepted for Public Safety Dispatcher?
7. What is the testing process for Public Safety Dispatcher?
8. I’ve taken the P.O.S.T. Public Safety Dispatcher written test in the past, and have a T-score; can I have it applied to Placer County’s written exam?
9. What is the selection process for a Public Safety Dispatcher?
10. Where can I be assigned to work as a Public Safety Dispatcher?
11. After being hired, what kind of training am I provided as a Public Safety Dispatcher?
12. What kind of special assignments/ teams are there for a Public Safety Dispatcher?
13. What pay incentives are available to a Public Safety Dispatcher?