Professional Standards Bureau

TRAINING & BACKGROUNDS
The Training and Backgrounds Division manages the training needs and hiring of all police department personnel. They ensure that hiring standards are met so only the most qualified candidates are appointed to the various positions. For the position of Entry Level Police Officer each candidate must pass a series of exams. The hiring process for Entry Level Police Officer includes the following:

Application
Screening
Written Test
Physical Agility Test
Preliminary Investigative Questionnaire
Panel Interview
Background Investigation
Live scan
Polygraph
Medical Exam
Psychological Exam
Conditional Job Offer

For further information about this process or questions about any of our job openings please contact 760-839-HIRE.