Deputy sheriff job requirements

Requirements

There are a few requirements to join the LA County Sheriff’s Department. To make your application process easier, review these conditions first. Do you have questions about specific requirements? Contact a recruiter through the button at the bottom of this page, who can help provide more insight on particular cases.

To apply for a Deputy Sheriff Trainee position, the following is required:

• Be at least 19.5 years old to apply / no age maximum
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law
• Graduation from an accredited U.S. high school or equivalent (GED, TASC, HiSet, or CHSPE).
• Valid Class C driver’s license (Out-of-state applicants can use a valid license from their home state while filing, but will need a valid California Class C license at the time of hire)
• Be in good physical condition and free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the responsibilities of a Deputy Sheriff
• Have at least 20/70 vision in each eye, correctable to 20/30 with only minor hue impairment
• No major hearing impairment (no more than 25 db loss in the better ear and 35 db loss in weaker ear)
• No felony convictions or currently on probation; misdemeanors may be disqualifying, depending on the number, type of violation, and date of the violation
• IV – Arduous Physical Class (Must be able to lift 25 lbs while bending, twisting or working on irregular surfaces and may require extraordinary physical exertion)

Additionally, a successful candidate will have these attributes to become a Deputy Sheriff:

• Possess and demonstrate integrity
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment and problem solving
• Capacity for empathy and compassion
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to demonstrate courage and to take responsibility
• Ability to be resourceful and show initiative
• Demonstrating assertiveness
• Ability to work in a team environment