Applicants who do not possess high school equivalency are eligible to take the examination, but will not be eligible for appointment until they obtain an equivalency diploma. Data Entry experience is working with computers. Prior to being hired an applicant will also undergo several procedures including a background investigation, oral interviews and a physical. Upon appointment as a Deputy Sheriff, you must successfully graduate from the Police Academy for Criminal Deputy or the Corrections Academy for Corrections Officer. A Criminal Deputy will spend 10 weeks in a field training program working with a Field Training Officer.
All personnel are on probation for a period of one year.
As you gain experience, you may apply for other positions within the Department. Some positions may be lateral while others require civil service promotional exams. After 3 years of service, you are eligible to test for promotion to Sergeant. After 6 years of service, you are eligible to test for promotion to Captain and Investigator.