I applied in-person. The process took 10 months. I interviewed at Bastrop County Sheriff (Bastrop, TX) in Jan 2011
Interview
Board style where you sit in front of 5 people and they randomly ask questions most of which do not pertain to the actually job or job functions. They are very intimidating and can make you feel very uncomfortable.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked many questions that did not even relate to the ability to complete the job functions.
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Bastrop County Sheriff (Bastrop, TX) in Feb 2019
Interview
Back ground check, individual board interview with multiple people, psychology & aptitude, and basic skills testing on paper with hours to complete , physical test on a row machine, drug test, interview with psychologist to review test answers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Situational questions such as if your roommate was working there and hurt someone what would you do?