I applied online. I interviewed at Davidson County Sheriff's Office (Nashville, TN) in Jan 2014
Interview
After applying and getting a conditional offer you will take the civil service exam. After completing you exam you will do a timed short distance run, then do a timed stair run. Finally you will be interviewed after your stair run.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did you choose to work for an agency that doesn't have arresting powers.