Deputy Sheriff’s physical assessment exam consists of: 29 or more sit-ups in (1) minute 27 or more push-ups in (1) minute 1 1/2 mile run in 15:24 minutes or better   Detention Officer’s physical assessment exam consists of: 15 or more sit-ups in (1) minute 15 or more push-ups in (1) minute Half-mile run in 5:00 minutes or better   The Animal Control Officer’s physical assessment exam consists of: (1) 100-pound lift waist high 21 or more sit-ups in (1) minute 12 or more push-ups in (1) minute 440-yard run in 2:56 minutes or better   ** Many applicants have a misconception that the physical assessment exam is easy. What many applicants fail to acknowledge is that each event must be completed in random succession with little time to rest. If you are not in good shape, you will not have the stamina or strength to complete each event successfully.