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SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
70 WEST HEDDING STREET, 8TH FLOOR EAST WING
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95110
408-299-6816
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santaclara
Updated: June 07, 2024
The Santa Clara Sheriff’s Office is hiring a Deputy Sheriff Cadet. In addition to
completing the National Testing Network exam and the Public Safety Self Assessment (PSSA), please complete the County application here:
Open-Competitive Job Opportunities | County of Santa Clara (governmentjobs.com)
*Scores will not be accepted if you do not accept an application
The PHQ is not required for this position.
Salary Information
$49.87 Hourly
$3,989.68 Biweekly
$8,644.31 Monthly
Department Overview
The Sheriff’s Office is a highly esteemed agency offering plentiful professional development and advancement opportunities. We are a law enforcement organization deeply committed to serving our community, valuing equity, honesty, integrity, innovation, and adaptability.
City/County/Area Information
Santa Clara County (SCC) is the sixth most populous county in California, with a population of 1.9 million people. SCC contains 168 distinct voting districts, 15 cities encompassing approximately 1,300 square miles, and a large concentration of electronics, information technology, research, and manufacturing firms. SCC is the fifth-largest county government in the State.
SCC’s governmental structure includes a decentralized mix of approximately 50 agencies and departments. The County provides public safety and justice services, road construction and maintenance, parks and recreation, libraries, and environmental resource management. It also operates “enterprise” programs, which charge fees to users for services. Two examples are the County Health System, which includes three hospitals, and the County airports. The County acts as an agent of the State in administering health, social services, and criminal justice programs that are of statewide concern.
Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in the Board of Supervisors, which consists of an elected Supervisor from each of the county’s five districts. The Board’s responsibilities include passing ordinances and policies, adopting the budget, appointing committees, and appointing the County Executive who manages the day-to-day operations of the County. For more information, please go to www.sccgov.org
Population: 1.8 Million
Job Requirements
Age: At least 21 at the time of hire
Citizenship Required: Must have the legal right to work in the US
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid CALIFORNIA Driver’s License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
College: At least 38 college semester units (or 57 quarter units) at the time of application
HIRING PROCESS: Submit Application > Meet employment standards > Take written and agility test and pass both > Interview with Sheriff’s Office > Go through background check > Have final interview with Sheriff’s Office > Hired into Academy
CRIMINAL ACTIVITY: NO FELONIES
DRUG USE: NO DRUG USE