What is the selection and hiring process?
For Deputy Sheriff and Correction Officer, it is as follows: • Employment Application – submitted to Personnel Department • Written Examination – administered by Personnel Department • Physical Agility Test – administered by Sheriff’s Office • Applicant screening – administered by Sheriff’s Office • Selection Interview – administered by Sheriff’s Office • Background Investigation – conducted by Sheriff’s Office • Polygraph examination – scheduled by Sheriff’s Office • Drug screening – conducted by Sheriff’s Office • Psychological examination – scheduled by Sheriff’s Office • Hiring decision – respective bureau chiefs and Sheriff • Medical exam and employee processing – scheduled by Personnel Department • Police academy placement if applicable – conducted by Sheriff’s Office For civilian employees, it is as follows: • Employment Application – submitted to Personnel Department • Written Examination – administered by Personnel Department • Selection interview – administered by Sheriff’s O
