Los Santos Sheriff's Department

Job Opportunity: Deputy Sheriff Trainee

SALARY	$91,353 Annually	LOCATION	Los Santos County
JOB TYPE	Full-Time Regular	OPENING DATE	01/10/2026
DEPARTMENT	Los Santos County Sheriff's Department	CLOSING DATE	Continuous Recruitment

THE LOS SANTOS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT ARE MET. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE ON ANY DAY
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Los Santos Sheriff’s Department offers a rugged and rewarding career serving the vast, diverse regions of Los Santos County where open desert, mountain terrain, and tight-knit communities define the landscape. From patrols along the highways of Grand Senora Desert to responding to calls in towns like Sandy Shores and Grapeseed, deputies experience a dynamic range of assignments unique to rural law enforcement.

Personnel have opportunities to work in traditional patrol, specialized investigative details, and community-focused roles, as well as take on collateral duties that reflect the realities of policing in Los Santos County. Whether operating near the shores of Alamo Sea or supporting operations around Mount Chiliad, deputies must be adaptable, resourceful, and ready to respond across a wide and sometimes unpredictable environment.

Extensive training and development opportunities equip personnel to handle the distinct challenges of Los Santos County while strengthening connections between deputies and the communities they serve. From community events to proactive outreach, the Department remains committed to ensuring safety through partnership and cooperation.

This is more than a job—it is an opportunity to serve the heart of Los Santos County, develop your skills in a distinctive environment, and build a career defined by purpose and pride.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
AGE
Must be at least 20 at the time of submission, and 21 by the date of appointment.
LICENSE
Must hold a full, valid driver's license by the date of appointment.
EDUCATION
Must hold at least a high-school diploma, GED or other relevant degree from an accredited college or university.
CITIZENSHIP
Be legally authorized to work in United States under federal law.
PHYSICAL ABILITY
Must maintain a high level of fitness suitable for the role.
BACKGROUND
Must not have any felony convictions, restraining orders or be subject to any form of probation.

(( OUT-OF-CHARACTER (OOC) REQUIREMENTS ))
Applicants should ensure they fulfill the following out-of-character requirements:

• A forum name in the format of "Firstname Lastname" (example: "John Doe").
• No administrative punishment within the last three months of submitting the application.
• The use of original characters that have not been reused from other communities.
• A strong proficiency in the English language, both written and spoken.
• Applicants are strictly prohibited from using any form of Artificial Intelligence when writing their application.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
Application
Applicants are required to submit an application, which will be reviewed by the Recruiting Unit. Candidates who successfully pass this stage will advance to the Oral Interview phase.

Oral Interview
Candidates will participate in an interview conducted and evaluated by a member of the Recruiting Unit. Each applicant will be assessed based on their responses to a set of structured questions intended to measure their suitability and qualifications for the role. Those who achieve a passing score in the oral interview will be invited to attend the Physical Agility Test.

Physical Agility Test
The physical agility test consists of three components.

• 30 Push-Ups: Complete 30 push-ups within 2 minutes.
• 30 Sit-Ups: Complete 30 sit-ups within 2 minutes.
• 1.5 Mile Run: Complete one and a half (1.5) miles on a flat surface within 14 minutes.

(( The Physical Agility Test is not conducted in-game; however, it remains an in-character requirement of the hiring process. Candidates are expected to roleplay the completion of all physical agility components as part of their application progression. ))

Deputy Sheriff Academy
If the candidate is successful following the Oral Interview & Physical Agility Test, they will then attend a 22-week-long Academy where they will learn the foundations through theoretical classroom learning and practical scenario-based training sessions. These will be broken into blocks with an end-of-module examination at the end of each block and a final examination at the end of the Academy, which will determine whether you graduate.

(( Similar to the Physical Agility Test, the Deputy Sheriff Academy is not conducted in-game as an interactive session. Instead, candidates are required to roleplay their participation and completion of the Academy as part of the in-character training process. ))

Post Academy Examination
Candidates will participate in the Post Academy Examination administered at the conclusion of the Deputy Sheriff Academy. Each applicant will be assessed based on their performance on a structured examination intended to evaluate their understanding of academy training and departmental standards. Those who achieve a passing score in the Post Academy Examination will be designated as Deputy Sheriff Trainees and will be invited to attend the Field Training Program.

DISQUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICATIONS
Any of the following behaviors or shortcomings may be considered sufficient grounds for disqualification of an applicant at any stage of the recruitment process.

• Actual or attempted use of any method to obtain an advantage to which they are not rightfully entitled in an assessment or appointment.
• Obtaining, disclosing, or disseminating confidential test content and/or interview questions for the current recruitment or any prior recruitments with the intent of providing someone with an unfair advantage in the recruitment process.
• Participating in compiling, administering, scoring or correction of the assessment for a recruitment in which they are an applicant.
• Failure to disclose any issue which may be and/or may lead to an actual or perceived conflict of interest in the recruitment (e.g., familial, personal, and/or financial relationship with an individual involved in the recruitment process).
• Conviction of any crime which renders the person unsuitable for a position in law enforcement as provided under the law.
• False statements of material facts or attempted deception in the application, assessment, or interview.
• Dismissal from prior employment for a cause rendering the applicant unfit for any position.
• Any other action of the applicant that renders the applicant unsuitable for employment.

APPLICATION FORM
Before submitting your application, please acknowledge that it is your responsibility to ensure that:

• All questions are answered in full and in as much detail as necessary.
• All information provided is accurate and truthful.

In any case where a question is irrelevant, write D.N.A in the answer field. By submitting your application and signing the declaration in Section 4, you are agreeing to the Los SantosCounty Sheriff's Office performing a full background check based on the information supplied. If there is any evidence of false or withheld information then your application will be rejected.

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