Deputy Sheriff Minimum Qualifications and Disqualifying Factors

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Must be 21 years of age or older at completion of academy.

  2. Possession of a valid California class C driver license.

  3. Graduation from a high school accredited by an association recognized by the US Department of Education, a satisfactory score on a GED test or California High School Proficiency Examination certificate. A  two or four-year college degree accredited by an association recognized by the US Department of Education may be substituted for the high school requirements. 

  4. The ability to pass a full background investigation, medical examination (including lifting assessment), and psychological examination.

  5. A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship; in accordance with Government Code Section 1031 and 1031.5, to be appointed as a peace officer in California, you must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Citizenship status must be conferred within three years of applying for citizenship

Desirable Qualifications: Completion of some college coursework; bilingual; established employment history; physically fit; history of community service; basic computer and word processing skills.

Disqualifying Factors

  1. The commission of any felony involving any federal or state statute.

  2. The commission of a misdemeanor amounting to conduct which would reflect adversely on the candidate's ability to perform as a peace officer within the last 3 years.

  3. Classification as a negligent operator under the Department of Motor Vehicle's point count.

  4. Any termination from a sworn position at a law enforcement agency.

  5. Failing a law enforcement academy within the last three years.

  6. Termination from any employment in the past three years for reason which are directly related to the abilities and attributes necessary for law enforcement.

  7. Any pattern within the past two years of non-payment of debts which results in collection action against the candidate.

  8. Any incorrect representation or deletion of a material fact on a county application, questionnaire, or form.

  9. Any verbal misrepresentation or deletion of a fact material to background investigation.

  10. Conviction of a felony.

 

Santa Cruz County Sheriff
701 Ocean St., Rm. 340
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Phone: (831)471-1121
shf075@co.santa-cruz.ca.us
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