Applying for CoCo Deputy Sheriff

[trob]

Will do. I wouldn't want to have to go back and explain something later. Better to be overly honest up front.



Good advice! Will do.



Wouldn't that be nice



Sounds like a tough challenge. All I can do is give it 100 if I make it there.


Ok silly question guys, when showing up for your written, what were you wearing? I by no means want to under dress but know at that point I don't need to be suited up until the Oral etc.
Cheers

Not a silly question. Written test: long sleeve collared shirt, slacks, tie, dress shoes, etc. Basically a suit without the coat.

ALWAYS look really sharp. Clean shaven, haircut, upbeat. It helps.

[CasperSYTFU]

Thanks trob!
I appreciate it. Trying not to over think things but hard not to.

[Raider510]

Toughest part of the academy is the academics, PT isn't that bad unless you are a disgusting fat body. The memos you will write and the constant studying of LD's will take its toll, I'm sure that's why some former military find it so difficult. Army basic training was easier.

[usmcvet02]

Great thread, I just got my conditional job offer a few weeks ago and very excited to start in march! Patience is a MUST! Good luck, I'm sure you'll be fine.

[Falconis]

And if you get the job, keep us in mind! you might be able to drop a bug in the sheriff's ear about the right to CCW in CoCo County!

Good luck!

How about you let the kid get passed probation first ... lol Nothing like a rook telling the sheriff what to do

[CasperSYTFU]

One step at a time.

USMC that's great! Congrats!

Well I passed written and PAT with flying colors so off to my interview this coming Friday.

Any pointers? Thanks everyone.

[Spanky8601]

One step at a time.

USMC that's great! Congrats!

Well I passed written and PAT with flying colors so off to my interview this coming Friday.

Any pointers? Thanks everyone.

Study up on the Department itself, history and its mission statement. (Most likely on it Wed site. Also, prepare yourself to explain what special characteristics you possess that will assist the Department. And why you have chosen this agency. If you are hired they are going to spend lots of money training you, do not say something like as a stepping stone for XXX agency.

Good Luck

[CasperSYTFU]

I've been trying to memorize their mission statement but figure a good understanding of what they are striving for would be just as good to have under my belt.

Any thing else in particular I should verse myself on before hand?

Thanks again for all of the great feedback and pointers thus far, everyone!

[Tacit Blue]

Not trying to incite anything. But a friend of mine injured himself in the academy, we'll he broke his jaw after the gas chamber. The academy staff rushed to the hospital to see him and they offered him a job on the spot. So do whatever works for you!

Last I heard he's working patrol now.

[CasperSYTFU]

Note to self: demolish face in academy for fast lane to job.
Just kidding of course.

How the heck did he manage to break his jaw after the chamber?! Ouch.

[Tacit Blue]

Note to self: demolish face in academy for fast lane to job.
Just kidding of course.

How the heck did he manage to break his jaw after the chamber?! Ouch.

[CasperSYTFU]

Oh my god, talk about compounding problems! Horrible.

[CasperSYTFU]

Just had my oral interview. Think it went alright.
Now just a waiting game for "3-4 weeks for results."

[trob]

My wait was over 2 months without hearing a word after i did my oral board. And we had a small amount of applicants compared to CA.

[CasperSYTFU]

Guess it's time to hit the range, gym, and try not to think about it.