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For multiple monthly testing dates and to receive an application packet in the mail, call 1-866-GO-SHERIFF

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Applications are received by Santa Clara County Human Resources.  Upon receipt of your application, you will receive a letter approximately 2 weeks prior to your scheduled test date. We test monthly, on a Saturday near the end of the month. On that day we administer the physical agility, the written exam and the Personal History Questionnaire. For descriptions of the physical and written portion of the exam, please look at the FAQ page.


Print the application, complete it, sign it, and bring it in or mail it to:

Department of Human Resources
County Government Center
East Wing, 8th Floor
70 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95110

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