Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet - Unclassified

Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet - Unclassified

Under immediate supervision, attends a California Correction Academy to obtain the required academic, technical, and physical skills necessary to perform as a Sheriff's Correctional Deputy.

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate to qualify. Applications without the required Diploma / Certificate will be rejected.

Candidates must meet the employment standards and take and pass the National Testing Network (NTN) examination for Corrections online in order to take the agility test. The NTN examination can be found at https : / / nationaltestingnetwork.com / publicsafetyjobs / . Before October 20th, candidates must send their NTN Scores to Santa Clara County Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet through their NTN account.

The agility test date for this recruitment is scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025. Completion of the agility test is required to advance.

Pursuant to California Senate Bill 960, effective January 1, 2023, it is no longer required for peace officers to either be a citizen of the United States or be a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship; instead, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Typical Tasks

• Attends Academy training classes for corrections;
• Takes part in basic training program that includes academic classes, hands-on training, and physical conditioning;
• Participates in basic training that complies with the standards set by the California Standards and Training for Corrections (S.T.C.);
• Participates in hands-on training that includes, but not limited to defensive tactics, role playing scenarios, and control techniques;
• Partakes and completes defensive tactics training that includes ground control, baton training, control holds, and take downs;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required;
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities :

The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or equivalent.

Special Requirements

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Physical Requirements

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