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Our Department’s Hiring Process
The first step to joining our team is to meet certain legal requirements:
Applicants must be a US Citizen.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment.
Applicants must have no felony convictions.
Applicants must have received their High School Diploma or GED.
Applicants must have good moral character as defined by Government Code 1031 and the Ten POST Job Dimensions.
Moral Character
Impulse Control/Attention to Safety
Substance Abuse and Other Risk Taking Behavior
Handling Stress and Adversity
Conscientiousness
Controlling and Overcoming Problems, Obstacles and Adversity
Interpersonal Skills
Decision Making and Judgment
Learning Ability
Communication Skills
Background Process
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Personal History Statement (PHS) 28-page questionnaire distributed after successful completion of the Oral Board. Please make sure this document is filled out completely.Personal History Statement (PHS) 28-page questionnaire distributed after successful completion of Physical Ability and Written Examinations. Please make sure this document is filled out completely.
PHS due on specific date given (Approximately two weeks after testing)
Initial PHS Screening
Background Interview
Fingerprints
Photo
Waivers signed
Interview/ Review PHS with applicant
Polygraph Examination
Background Investigation
Investigations
Relatives/ Neighbors/ Friends/ Acquaintances
Employment History
Educational Institutions
Police Academy
Law Enforcement
Credit History Report
Field Work
Home Visit/ Neighborhood Check
Interview
Conditional offer will be given upon successfully passing the Background process.
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This is conducted in Los Gatos.
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This is conducted in Salinas.
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Sheriff via Chain of Command for Review.