The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office accepts PELLETB T-Scores of 42 or higher.
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Academy accepts T-Scores from PELLETB tests administered by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office or taken through other law enforcement agencies in California. To apply for the Deputy Sheriff Recruit position, you must have taken the PELLETB within one (1) year of the application date. To apply for the Non-Affiliate Recruit position, you must have taken the PELLETB within two (2) years of the Academy start date. If you have a qualifying T-Score of 42 or higher from an agency other than the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, you may send a copy of your official T-Score notification to recruiting@sacsheriff.com to be considered.
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PELLET B testing is offered monthly. Applicants may only take the PELLETB once every 31 days.
The Physical Ability Test is a continuous course consisting of obstacles and tasks similar to those experienced in academy training and field service as a law enforcement officer. The applicant is required to demonstrate the physical ability skills necessary to complete all elements of the test in the time allotted.
Persons who are not in good physical condition should not participate in the Physical Ability Test. Every candidate will be required to sign a Waiver of Civil Liability that releases the County of Sacramento and the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department Office from liability for any injury that might result from participation in the Physical Ability Test.
Applicants must pass the Academy Physical Ability Test in three minutes or less to be eligible for entrance into the Academy.
| Obsticle | Instruction |
|---|---|
| Solid Wall Climb | Candidates must climb over two 6-foot solid walls. |
| Sawhorse | Candidates must vault two individual 34-inch high sawhorses. The Candidate must place both hands on top of the sawhorse and swinging their legs over. He/she must keep both their hands on the top of the sawhorse while vaulting over. |
| Kettlebell Carry | Candidates must reach down and deadlift two 35-pound kettlebells (one in each hand), so that they are holding the kettlebells at their sides with a strong, firm grip. He/she will then walk 50 feet, maintaining control of their gait to minimize twisting and swaying. He/she will then lower the kettlebells in a controlled manner setting them in the directed location. |
| Running Maze | Candidates must follow the designated, coned path. If a candidate jumps a cone or leaves the maze course incorrectly, he/she will be directed back to the point of departure and continue through the maze. |
| Rest Station | After releasing the maze, the candidate will have a mandatory 30-second rest period that is included in the overall time. During this 30-second period, a proctor will give instructions for the body drag. At the end of the 30-second rest period, instructions of "ready, set, go" (or similar instruction) will be given. A proctor will time each candidate. |
| "Body" Drag | After receiving the command "go," the candidate will run from the rest line to the body, grab the body under both arms and drag the body until the legs pass the last set of cones. Once the legs of the body pass the last set of cones, the proctor will direct the candidate to drop the body and run to the finish line. (The body weight is approximately 165 lbs.) DO NOT throw the body! |
All Sheriff’s Office events occur in a professional setting, Attendees should wear athletic clothing appropriate for such an environment. Clothing that exposes the midriff or is revealing is not permitted. Wear clothing that will allow the maximum freedom of movement, yet provide protection against abrasions. All candidates MUST wear standard athletic shoes. Candidates wearing steel-toed shoes or cleats will be barred from participation. Dressing rooms will not be available, so arrive at the testing site dressed in the appropriate athletic attire. Sacramento County is not responsible for any lost or stolen property, so please do not bring valuables to the test location. Do bring water and a photo ID.
Pre-Employment Questionnaires will be provided to all applicants who pass the Physical Ability Test and must be completed and returned to staff prior to leaving the exam site. The most-desirable applicants, based on this process, will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Candidates will be notified of their selection status by email.
NOTE: Every attempt has been made to update the information contained herein. However, there are always unforeseen testing/selection related process changes that occur. For that reason, we encourage all applicants to contact staff directly at recruiting@sacsheriff.com before attending listed test dates, traveling great distances for listed test dates, and/or to verify application and testing deadlines.
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