Sheriff Question:

► Why are you seeking a career as a police officer/deputy sheriff?
► What education & experience do you possess that has prepared you for this career?
► Describe the worst situation you have encountered in a work situation. How did you deal with the problem?
► How do you feel about carrying a gun and possibly having to take someone's life in the line of duty?
► What are the sources of stress in your personal & work life? How you do manage this stress?
► What is your pattern of alcohol use?
► What types of interpersonal conflict have you experienced in your work life?
► What steps did you take to resolve the issue?
► In what area are your looking for a change or self improvement?
► What personal qualities and traits do you possess that would make you well-suited for a law enforcement career?
► What types of situations cause you to feel discouraged? Anxious? Irritated?
► When have you had to take charge of a situation to quickly resolve a problem or crisis?
► As a police officer, you pull a speeding car. It's a friend of yours and you think he may have been drinking. How would you handle the situation?