GOSHEN – The Orange County Sheriff’s Office and county government will hold a civil service examination Oct. 17 for people interested in becoming deputy sheriffs or police officers with participating municipal departments.
The deadline to apply for the examination is Aug. 28.
Qualified candidates may pursue positions as deputy sheriffs with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office or police officers with participating towns and villages in the county.
Applicants are encouraged to review eligibility requirements and filing instructions before submitting an application. County officials also advised candidates not to wait until the deadline to apply.
The Orange County Department of Human Resources will provide additional information about the examination and application process. Candidates can contact the department at .
Deputy sheriffs are also available to help applicants prepare for the physical fitness portion of the hiring process. Certified physical training instructors offer free guidance, and instructional videos featuring sheriff’s deputies are available online.
Sheriff Paul Arteta encouraged people interested in law enforcement careers to consider taking the examination.
“I encourage qualified men and women who are seeking a career in law enforcement and wish to serve Orange County with purpose to consider taking the upcoming Deputy Sheriff examination,” Arteta said. “The role of Deputy Sheriff includes a wide range of duties, from traditional patrol work to highly specialized investigations. We are looking for dedicated individuals who possess character, integrity, and determination to join our team.”
Information about the examination, eligibility requirements and application process is available through the Orange County Department of Human Resources and the county’s website.
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