The Human Resource Section of the Division conducts personnel recruitment, testing, and selection independent of
the County's Personnel Section. The Sheriff's Office has a selection and testing criteria significantly different
from other county agencies and departments, due to the unique nature and demands of law enforcement.
All Sheriff's employees are held to very high standards of personal and professional conduct. A thorough
background inquiry and testing process helps ensure each applicant's suitability for the position of high public
trust. The selection process is based upon merit and qualifications; the Department is an equal opportunity
employer which does not discriminate, based on race, color, ethnicity, age, or religion.
The Section advertises publicly for all position openings and screens
applications to determine whether they meet existing written and published minimum qualifications for the position.
After a detailed background investigation, eligible applicants are invited for testing. Depending on the
specific job requirements of the position, testing may include interviews, psychological, aptitude, polygraph, and
medical examinations.
