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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
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Updated: May 16, 2025
The Santa Clara Sheriff's Office is hiring Deputy Sheriff Cadet. In addition tocompleting the National Testing Network exam and the Public Safety Self Assessment (PSSA), please complete the County application here:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santaclara/jobs/4942075/deputy-sheriff-cadet-unclassified/
*Scores will not be accepted if you do not accept an application
The minimum passing scores are:
FrontLine National Video Score: 55
FrontLine National Writing Score: 65
FrontLine National Reading Score: 65
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 opportunities for professional development and advancement. 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 services such as public safety and justice, 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 3 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.
Policy making, 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
Age:At least 21 at the time of hireCitizenship Required:Must have the legal right to work in the USHigh School Grad / GED:YesDriver's License:YesAbility to Read/Speak English:YesCollege:At least 38 college semester units (or 57 quarter units) at the time of applicationHIRING 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 AcademyCRIMINAL ACTIVITY:NO FELONIESDRUG USE:NO DRUG USE
