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Testing and Orientation Dates

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.

2024 Testing Dates & Orientation Dates

Testing and Orientation take place at the OC Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy at 15991 Armstrong Ave, Tustin, CA 92782

DATETIMETESTING or ORIENTATION
Monday, January 276:30 PMOrientation for Reserve applicants, Professional Services Responders (PSR) applicants, and Chaplain applicants
Saturday, February 85:30 AMTesting for Reserve applicants
Monday, March 246:30 PMOrientation for Reserve applicants, Professional Services Responders (PSR) applicants, and Chaplain applicants
Saturday, April 55:30 AMTesting for Reserve applicants
Monday, May 196:30 PMOrientation for Reserve applicants, Professional Services Responders (PSR) applicants, and Chaplain applicants
Saturday, June 145:30 AMTesting for Reserve applicants
Monday, July 286:30 PMOrientation for Reserve applicants, Professional Services Responders (PSR) applicants, and Chaplain applicants
Saturday, August 95:30 AMTesting for Reserve applicants
Monday, September 226:30 PMOrientation for Reserve applicants, Professional Services Responders (PSR) applicants, and Chaplain applicants
Saturday, October 45:30 AMTesting for Reserve applicants

For more information, call the Reserve Office: 714-566-2711.