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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

DATE TIME TESTING or ORIENTATION
Wednesday, March 13 6:30 PM Orientation for Reserve applicants, Professional Services Responders (PSR) applicants, and Chaplain applicants
Saturday, March 23 5:30 AM Testing for Reserve applicants
Wednesday, May 8 6:30 PM Orientation for Reserve applicants, Professional Services Responders (PSR) applicants, and Chaplain applicants
Saturday, May 18 5:30 AM Testing for Reserve applicants
Thursday, June 27 6:30 PM Orientation for Reserve applicants, Professional Services Responders (PSR) applicants, and Chaplain applicants
Saturday, July 13 5:30 AM Testing for Reserve applicants
Thursday, September 5 6:30 PM Orientation for Reserve applicants, Professional Services Responders (PSR) applicants, and Chaplain applicants
Saturday, September 14 5:30 AM Testing for Reserve applicants
Wednesday, November 6 6:30 PM Orientation for Reserve applicants, Professional Services Responders (PSR) applicants, and Chaplain applicants
Saturday, November 16 5:30 AM Testing for Reserve applicants

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