Ability to: Learn, understand, retain, and interpret police knowledge, procedures, and departmental policies; Understand and follow written and oral instructions; Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies; Use computer systems and applications. Deputy Sheriff Cadet enters training to join the ranks of Deputy Sheriffs who, under supervision, perform active law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property, the investigation of crimes and apprehension of law violators, the service of civil process issued by court, and perform a variety of technical law enforcement tasks.