I applied online. I interviewed at Sutter County Sheriff (Yuba City, CA)
Interview
Prior to interviewing, you had to write an essay about what the position would do for the community and why it was important. Then there was a testing stage before a meeting final interview with the sheriff.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Sutter County Sheriff (Yuba City, CA) in Oct 2017
Interview
You interview with a supervisor within the communication center then you interview with a Lt. from the deputy side. The interview on the police side has more pressure and scrutiny. They are definitely watching your reactions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Have you ever smoked marijuana? Have you ever broken a law? What were you like in high school
I applied in-person. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Sutter County Sheriff (Yuba City, CA) in Jan 2011
Interview
It's an oral board interview, with three or four upper admin on the board. It was stressful getting in front of upper tier administrations and having to speak to them. Just remember they are human too, and they are looking for good people. Don't stress about the answer they want to hear, answer it how you believe it should be answer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Would you arrest your mother if you were called to a scene of a theft and she was the suspect.