Medical Examination

All candidates must pass a pre-employment medical examination to determine if the candidate is suitable for the position.

A licensed physician specializing in occupational health administers the medical examination.

The examination for Correctional Officer will include a comprehensive medical examination and lifting evaluation. The examination for Deputy Sheriff Trainee and Deputy Sheriff Lateral will additionally include a treadmill EKG evaluation.

Vision requirements for all classifications requiring the use of a firearm, including Deputy Sheriff Trainee, Deputy Sheriff Lateral, and Security Officer, are as follows:

Normal color vision and unrestricted peripheral vision;
If no corrective lenses are worn, vision of at least 20/20;
If glasses are worn, uncorrected vision of at least 20/100, correcting to 20/20;
If soft contact lenses are worn, vision of at least 20/200, correcting to 20/20, with one year minimum of successful contact lens use;
Candidates who have had corrective eye surgery must meet all applicable vision guidelines at all times of day. A minimum of one year must have elapsed between surgery and examination, and all post-operative records must be submitted for review.
Medical History Statement