Qualifications
Age
Correctional Deputy applicants must be at least 20 years of age at the time of their application, and 21 years of age at the time of graduation from the Adult Corrections Academy.
Education
Correctional Deputy applicants must posses a United States high school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate. At this time there are no college requirements for Correctional Deputy applicants.
Citizenship
Pursuant to California Senate Bill 960, effective January 1, 2023, it is no longer required for peace officers to either be a citizen of the United States or be a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship; instead, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Background
Must be able to pass a complete background investigation, including fingerprints and a search of local, state, and national files for criminal history.