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Reserve Deputy Sheriff App lication and Selection
The purpose of this General Order i s to describe the processes and requirements
involved in becoming a Reserve Deputy Sheriff with the Sacramen to County
Sheriff’s Department. I. Sheriff’s Department Sworn P ersonnel Application and Selecti on Process
A. Who is Eligible – All sworn personnel of the Sa cramento County Sheriff’s
Department who are retiring, tr ansferring (i.e., to the DA’s Office), or
leaving Sacramento County employment, may become a Reserve De puty
Sheriff with this department, p roviding they meet the standar ds and criteria
that apply for the positi on of Reserve Deputy Sheriff.
B. Minimum Qualifications – The minimum qualifications, under these
circumstances, for a Reserve Deputy Sheriff are: 1 . Possession of a P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standards and Training )
Basic Certificate
AND
2 . Currently, a sworn member of the Sacrament o County Sheriff’s
Department. C . Required Application fo r Reserve Deputy Status
1. An officer wishing to become a Reserve Deputy Sheriff with t his
department must complete a Sacr amento County Sheriff’s
Department, Intra –Department Co rrespondence (IDC) and submit i t to
their Division Comm ander. (Exhibit “A”)
Copies of the IDC are available from the Reserve Office at the
Volunteer Service Bur eau or photocopy “Exhibit A” of this Order .
D. Notification Time Frame – Not less than thirty (30) days prior to retiring,
transferring, or leaving County Em ployment, the officer must no tify his/her
Division Commander of h is/her intent to become a Reserve Deput y
Sheriff with this department.
E. Application Review Process – Table below describes t he application
review process. This process mu st be completed 14 days prior t o the
officer’s last day of employm ent with the depar tment. If it is not completed
14 days prior to the officers last day of employment , the officer MUST turn
in his/her department issued equipment by or on his /her last day of
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Stage Description
1 Officer submits IDC of intent to resign to his/her Division
Commander. On the IDC, officer indicates their intent to becom e a
Reserve Deputy Sheriff. This is submitted not less than thirty (30)
days prior to leaving the department.
2 Division Commander
Completes appropriate section of the application, and
Forwards to Human Resources within 15 days of receipt from
officer. Human Resources processes form and sends it
through the Chain of Command.
3 The office of the Undersheriff will do the following:
Researches the status of the officer with both the
Department’s Fair Employ ment Officer and Employee
Relations Officer.
Ensures the officer has no Internal Affairs or Legal Affairs
actions pending which may result in disciplinary action.
NOTE: The Officer may not be the subject of any pending
disciplinary action prior to being appointed as a Reserve Deput y
Sheriff with this department. The Office of the Undersheriff completes the appropriate portio n of
the application and forwards it to the Chief Deputy of Support
Services within 15 days of receipt from the Office of the Unde rsheriff
4 Chief Deputy of Support Services indicates approval or
disapproval on the application and presents it to Executive Sta ff.
5 Executive Staff indicates approval or disapproval on the application
and forwards it to the Human Resources.
6 Human Resources notifies the officer, in writing, of the approval or
disapproval of the application.
7 If the officer receives an approval letter, he/she shall c ontact
Reserve Forces and make an appointment for Reserve Officer orientation. Upon completion of orientation, he/she will receiv e
their ID cards, badge, and equipment.
II. Other Person(s) Applicat ion and Selection Process
A. Who May Apply – The following person(s) may apply for acceptance into
the Reserve Deputy Sheriff program: 1 . Those who have never worked for the County of Sacramento in any
c apacity, sworn or non-sworn
2 . Those who formerly worked for t he County of Sacramento Sheriff’ s
D epartment in a sworn capacity
3 . A retired law enforcement office r from a California city, count y, or
s t a t e l a w e n f o r c e m e n t agency as specified in Penal Code §830
B . Minimum Requirements – Before an appointment can be made as a
Reserve Deputy Sheriff for thos e persons not currently employ ed by the
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, each person must:
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1. Be a citizen of the United Stat es or a permanent resident alien who
is eligible and has applied fo r citizenship (Government Code
§1031)
2. Be at least 18 years of age
3. Possess a high school diploma or GED
4. Possess a valid California driver’s license
5. Possess a P.O.S.T. basic academy c ertificate or its equivalent, that
is not over three (3) years ol d, or have a break in peace off icer