Eligibility Notification - Upon successful completion of the oral interview, you will be notified of your eligibility status. The eligibility list generally remains active for a period of one year. Candidates are selected from the list as position vacancies arise. If you are not selected during the eligibility period, you may reapply with the Personnel Office for the next active recruitment period. Conditional Offer of Employment - The Sheriff will make conditional offers of employment based on each candidates eligibility standing and the number of vacancies that are available.
Conditional offers are contingent on successful completion of all remaining selection requirements.
Background Investigation - After receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates will undergo a background investigation conducted by a member of the Sheriff's Office. During the background investigation process, you will be scheduled for a medical examination and drug screening. All medical examinations are conducted by a county contracted physician at no cost to the candidate. Psychological - All deputy sheriff candidates will be scheduled for a psychological evaluation during the background investigation process. Polygraph - All Sheriff's Office candidates will be scheduled for a polygraph examination.