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To receive an application packet in the mail, call 1-866-GO-SHERIFF

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Applications must be in by midnight on the first Friday of the month you wish to test in. Upon receipt of your application, you will receive a letter approximately 2 weeks prior to your scheduled test date. We test monthly on the last Saturday of each month. The physical agility is held in the morning and the written exam is held in the afternoon. 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, Lower Level
70 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95110