1) First Time Logging On


  1. For the initial log on into TalentQuest, County sent out the following link: https://go.talentquest.com/marin
  2. Open an Incognito browser on your PC by doing the following: 
    • Launch Chrome
    • Hit the following keyboard combo all at once: CTRL + SHIFT + N
    • This will launch a new incognito browser
  3. Copy and paste the above link into the Incognito browser
  4. When you access this link from an SO computer you will be-redirected to a login page asking for your Domain credentials. Use the following syntax:
    • Username: MARINSO\FirstnameLastname
    • Password: Enter your domain email password
    • EXAMPLE:
  5. From there you should be directed through to landing page of the Marin TalentQuest site where you'll be prompted to change your password. 
  6. Take note of the username HR has assigned you as well as the password you create as these are a different set of credentials than the one asked for on the page above



Troubleshooting Common Logon Errors


  • SSO Sign On Error or "Incorrect user name and password": 
    1. If you receive any of the following errors when attempting to sign in with the instructions above please proceed with this work around
    2. Open an Incognito browser with the instructions listed in step 2 above
    3. Copy and paste the following link into the incognito browser: https://go.talentquest.com/TQ/
    4. This will launch a generic TalentQuest login page that looks like this
    5. Click "Need help?" in the bottom, right corner of the login window
    6. Enter your marinsheriff.org email address
    7. Copy the Access Code that's emailed to your marinsheriff.org address, into the forgot password dialogue on TalentQuest
    8. You'll be re-directed to a page that displays your TalentQuest user name and asked to change your password
    9. Please write this information down for future use
    10. From there you should be able to access the site


  • No Login Information for Your Email After Trying the Step Above This
    • If you still have trouble logging in, please contact County HR and request them to create a user account for you
    • Make sure to get your TalentQuest user name and temporary password after speaking to them
    • After you have that information, open a browser and navigate to this link: https://go.talentquest.com/TQ/ 
    • Enter the username and password information you received to login
    • Once logged in, make sure you update the password to one you will remember


If you are still unable to login after completing all of the above troubleshooting options on your own, please submit a ticket to the helpdesk by logging in at: http://helpdesk.marinsheriff.org/support/home or sending an email to: mcsohelpdesk@marinsheriff.org and someone from TSU will help assist you. 


Note: 8/3/22

Username: FirstnameLastname@marinso

Password: Your Password