Deputy Sheriff - Custodial Intern (Part time​/Extra help

Deputy Sheriff
- Custodial Intern

The Deputy Sheriff
- Custodial Intern classification will be used to provide a formal training program for individuals who are 18 through 25 years of age with the goal of providing incumbents the opportunity to experience law enforcement and determine their career goals. Incumbents will be provided with the skills and competencies necessary to meet the demands of becoming a public safety officer while preparing them for a full-time law enforcement career.

This program is designed for college students to gain experience in law enforcement, primarily in the Corrections field. Candidates will have the opportunity to attend the Correctional Academy at the Stanislaus County Regional Training Center as their college schedule permits. Stanislaus County will bear the cost of the Correctional Academy. The Corrections Academy consists of 240 hours of instruction. While attending the Correctional Academy Interns will receive intensive academic instruction in Law Enforcement and Corrections procedures combined with rigorous physical fitness and defensive tactics training.

Successful completion of this Corrections Academy requires full-time attendance for approximately six weeks. Upon completion of the Corrections Academy and the minimum age of 21, interns are eligible for full-time employment as a Deputy Sheriff
- Custodial Deputy. The incumbent will be assigned to work in the Adult Detention facilities under the direct supervision of a Facility Training Officer (FTO). During this assignment, the incumbent will receive training in the care, custody, and control of inmates. The Deputy Sheriff Intern must transition to the Deputy Sheriff-Custodial classification or separate from County service before age 26. The internship program will require a shift commitment based on your college schedule availability.

You must retain your college enrollment through the entirety of the internship. You must be enrolled in a minimum of nine college units each semester and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, the recruitment process, or need assistance with your application, please contact the Sheriff's Recruitment Team at .

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final date to receive applications:
Continuous but may close at any time.

Apply by Date:
June 30, 2026, by 5 p.m.

Physical Examination:
July 16, 2026

Written Examination:
July 16, 2026

Oral Examination: TBD

Final date to receive applications:
Continuous but may close at any time.

Apply by Date:
July 27, 2026, by 5 p.m.

Physical Examination:
August 11, 2026

Written Examination:
August 11, 2026

Oral Examination: TBD

Final date to receive applications:
Continuous but may close at any time.

Apply by Date:
August 27, 2026, by 5 p.m.

Physical Examination:
September 8, 2026

Written Examination:
September 8, 2026

Oral Examination: TBD

Final date to receive applications:
Continuous but may close at any time.

Apply by Date:
September 28, 2026, by 5 p.m.

Physical Examination:
October 13, 2026

Written Examination:
October 13, 2026

Oral Examination: TBD

Final date to receive applications:
Continuous but may close at any time.

Apply by Date:
October 27, 2026, by 5 p.m.

Physical Examination:
November 10, 2026

Written Examination:
November 10, 2026

Oral Examination: TBD

Final date to receive applications:
Continuous but may close at any time.

Apply by Date:
December 1, 2026, by 5 p.m.

Physical Examination:
December 15, 2026

Written Examination:
December 15, 2026

Oral Examination: TBD

The Sheriff's Department will administer the examinations, which will include a written and physical agility test. Candidates must be available at any time on the dates above in order to continue in the recruitment process. There will be no exceptions or the rescheduling of dates for any reason. If you meet the requirements stated herein, you may compete in the selection process.

Unsatisfactory results in any aspect of the foregoing, including background investigation findings, may result in removal from the eligible list and termination from the trainee status.

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