alameda county sheriff's office

Deputy sheriff's recruit

start at $104,312/yr PLUS a $10K hiring bonus

Deputy sheriff's recruit

START AT $104,312/YR PLUS A $10K HIRING BONUS

Deputy Sheriff’s Recruits train to protect and serve the Alameda County community. Responsibilities include learning patrol procedures, responding to emergencies, enforcing laws, conducting investigations, preparing reports, and developing the skills needed to become a Deputy Sheriff.

minimum qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment to Deputy Sheriff I
Valid California driver’s license by time of appointment
Legally authorized to work in the United States
No felony convictions
Ability to pass the required Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
Ability to pass a background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical examination
Must meet required physical fitness, vision, and hearing standards

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Hiring Process

STEP 1

Submit the form

Fill out the form below to indicate your interest.

SUBMIT form now

STEP 2

Pre-Screening

Take our pre-screen survey. This will be sent to your phone number and email address after completion of the form.

STEP 3

Testing

Candidates must complete the required written examination and Physical Agility Test (PAT):
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For the written examination, you have two testing options:

Alameda County Sheriff’s Office

Take the PELLETB Written Examination directly through ACSO.

National Testing Network (NTN)

Complete your written examination through the National Testing Network as an alternative testing option.

TEST THROUGH NTN

STEP 4

Application

Apply online. The application link will be sent to you after completion of your pre-screen survey.
*DO NOT apply before completing the PELLETB and PAT, or your application will not be accepted. Once completing both exams, please submit your scores under the “resume” section of the application, or email them to elaine.lemi@acgov.org.

STEP 5

Interview

After your application has been reviewed, you will be invited to interview.

STEP 6

Backgrounds

Individuals who pass the interview stage will be entered into the background process, which takes an average of four months to complete. Upon successful completion, candidates will receive a conditional offer.

STEP 7

Psychological and Medical Examinations

Complete psychological and medical evaluations to ensure you’re prepared to meet the mental and physical demands of the Deputy Sheriff role.

STEP 8

Pre-Academy Training

Spend 7–8 weeks preparing for academy success with an introduction to academy life, physical conditioning, report writing and other key skills designed to help you meet the challenges ahead.

STEP 9

academy & Official Hiring

Attend the 27-week paid Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy and prepare for your new journey.

STEP 10

Swearing-In

Earn Your Badge. Begin Your Career.

After successfully completing the Academy, you will be sworn in as an Alameda County Deputy Sheriff and begin the next chapter of your law enforcement career.

Your training, hard work, and commitment have brought you here - now it’s time to serve.

Deputy sheriff's recruit