Job Information

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

Position Title: Sheriff's Correcrional Deputy Cadet

*Scores will not be accepted if you do not accept an application. Application can be found here:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santaclara/jobs/4942081/sheriffs-correctional-deputy-cadet-unclassified/

The PHQ is not required for this position.

The minimum passing scores are:

REACT Video Score: 65

REACT Counting Score: 70

REACT Reading Score: 75

Salary Information:

$49.53 Hourly
$3,962.24 Biweekly
$8,584.85 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.

County 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

Job Requirements:

Age: At least 21 at the time of hire

US Citizen: Must have the legal right to work in the US

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid California State Driver's License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

College: None

Prior Experience: None

Hiring Process: Application > Meet employment standards > Take written and agility test and pass both > Interview with Sheriff’s Office > go through backgrounds > Go to final interview with Sheriff > Hired into Academy

Criminal History: No felonies

Drug Use: No drug use

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