Application Process
Anyone meeting minimum qualifications may apply for open positions. Applications are available only when eligibility lists are being established. When applying, carefully read the announcement and submit ALL requested forms and information by the closing date.
Examinations
Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the exam. The exam process varies with each classification. Deputy Sheriff and Corrections Deputy positions require a physical ability test.
Pre-Employment Screening Standards
After testing, but prior to being placed on an eligibility list, applicants will be screened to ensure they meet pre-employment screening standards. Applicants who meet the pre-employment screen standards will be ranked on the eligibility list based upon their exam score.
Background Investigation Process
Prior to appointment, an applicant must successfully complete a through Sheriff's Office background investigation. The background investigation may consist of, but not limited to:
- Personal history statement
- Personal history check including an interview as well as criminal, driving, credit and reference checks
- Polygraph
Certification of Eligibility Lists
When a vacancy exists, the Sheriff's Office requests certification of the applicable eligibility list and is given the top three names of the list. Those candidates are interviewed and the hiring authority selects one to hire. Appointments to sworn positions is contingent upon passing a medical examination and psychological assessment.
Why Applications Are Rejected
The Chief Examiner may reject any application or applicant for appointment, promotion, or re-employment for any of the following reasons:
- The applicant lacks the minimum qualifications set forth in the examination announcement.
- The applicant fails to meet pre-employment screen standards.
- The applicant has made false statement on the applications with regard to any material facts.
- The applicant has been dismissed for cause from any classified position in the Sheriff's Office within the preceding twelve months and no grievance or appeal is pending.
- The applicant, after notification, failed to timely respond to a request for contact, failed to provide requested information required for an examination or background investigation, or did not appear at the time and place designated for examination.
- The applicant has directly or indirectly paid or promised to pay any money or other valuable thing to any person to achieve appointment, promotion, or re-employment.
Some additional reasons why applications may be rejected are:
- The application was received without an original signature.
- The application was not received by the closing date.
- A resume was received without a completed application form.
- The application was for a position for which there is no current opening.
- The application form submitted was not the one used by Adams County.
- The position being applied for also requires submission of a completed Supplemental Questionnaire form which was not sent in with the application.
- The application did not indicate which position was being applied for.
- The application indicated that multiple positions were being applied for . A separate application is required for each position being applied for.