Reserve Deputy Testing
- Testing begins promptly at 6:00 a.m. Applicants are requested to arrive by 5:30 a.m. in appropriate physical training attire.
- Testing consists of a pre-screen, written exam, physical agility test, and an oral board interview.
- Testing takes several hours, please plan to be onsite all day.
2026 Testing Dates & Orientation Dates
Testing and Orientation take place at the OC Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy at 15991 Armstrong Ave, Tustin, CA 92782
| DATE | TIME | TESTING or ORIENTATION |
|---|
| Monday, January 26 | 6:30 PM | Orientation for Reserve applicants, Professional Services Responders (PSR) applicants, and Chaplain applicants |
| Saturday, February 7 | 5:30 AM | Testing for Reserve applicants |
| Monday, March 30 | 6:30 PM | Orientation for Reserve applicants, Professional Services Responders (PSR) applicants, and Chaplain applicants |
| Saturday, April 11 | 5:30 AM | Testing for Reserve applicants |
| Monday, June 1 | 6:30 PM | Orientation for Reserve applicants, Professional Services Responders (PSR) applicants, and Chaplain applicants |
| Saturday, June 13 | 5:30 AM | Testing for Reserve applicants |
| Monday, July 27 | 6:30 PM | Orientation for Reserve applicants, Professional Services Responders (PSR) applicants, and Chaplain applicants |
| Saturday, August 8 | 5:30 AM | Testing for Reserve applicants |
| Monday, September 28 | 6:30 PM | Orientation for Reserve applicants, Professional Services Responders (PSR) applicants, and Chaplain applicants |
| Saturday, October 10 | 5:30 AM | Testing for Reserve applicants |
For more information, call the Reserve Office: 714-566-2711.
