I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Harris County Sheriff's Office (Houston, TX) in Jul 2016
Interview
Online application, physical agility test, written tests, polygraph test, psychological interview, background investigation, interview with an investigator, drug test, physical, tuberculosis test, orientation, jail school. Throughout the whole process I was lied to over and over about what the job would be like.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Name everything you've ever stolen in your entire life.
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Harris County Sheriff's Office (Houston, TX) in Dec 2015
Interview
Very long interview process, after the application and physical test the polygraph I would say is the interview, very nerve reckoning but be truthful even if you feel you are being judge. No one is perfect just learn from your mistakes. Being a veteran goes far in the interview plus you'll be more accustomed to the life i.e. lack of sleep, watch, paperwork, training and etc.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Harris County Sheriff's Office
Interview
Be prepared as the hiring process will take a few months. There are several phases to the hiring process that is described on the website. Just be patient and make sure you have all of your paperwork prepared.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Nothing specific. A through background investigation will be conducted.