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Police Academy Application **Module III/Full Year – 2024 Academy**

The application deadline is Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 11:00 pm

Academy Class 33 begins on Saturday, January 6, 2024

Disclaimer
The Palomar College Police Academy makes absolutely no promises or guarantees of acceptance of any applicant. The college provides educational benefits and services to the community and applicable state and federal law supersedes any statement or implication referenced herein. The college is not an insurer of its students or police recruits and accepts no responsibility for injuries or damages resulting from the participation by any student or recruit in the Police Academy training process. No policy, educational requirement, or physical requirement is intended to or in any way obviate or supersede the requirements of State and Federal laws.  Any academy training program is at the discretion and approval of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Possession of a high school diploma or GED/equivalency [GC 1031(e)].
  • Minimum of 20 years of age (NOTE: CA peace officers defined under PC 830.1 must be 21 years of age) [GC 1031.4(a)].
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English consistent with the duties of a peace officer.
  • Possess a valid California driver’s license.  Active duty military may possess a valid out-of-state driver’s license.
  • No felony or misdemeanor convictions in any state or military court that would restrict the possession of a firearm [PC 29800/29805].  Not on current supervision (including summary/court probation) related to a conviction.
  • If not already registered as a student at Palomar College, complete a Palomar College student application online (www.palomar.edu) to receive a 9-digit student identification number.
  • Submit a Basic Police Academy application online with all supporting documentation.

APPLICATION TESTING PROCESS

  • Applicants must participate in a Physical Agility Test (PAT) and Written Examination, which will be offered on two separate dates: Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 8:00 am or Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 6:00 pm.
  • Applicants must participate in an oral interview, which will be scheduled between October 12 – October 25, 2023.

CONDITIONS FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM

Upon acceptance into the program, recruits are required to:

  • Complete a Live Scan fingerprint check through the California Department of Justice to obtain a criminal history clearance for firearms eligibility. The Live Scan form will be provided upon acceptance into the Academy.
  • Obtain a medical clearance by a qualified health provider. You must use the Palomar College Police Academy Medical Clearance Entrance Form and have it signed by a medical provider before the first day of the Academy. This form will be provided after acceptance into the program.
  • Attend the mandatory Police Academy Preparation Course (AJ 85), which begins on Saturday, January 7, 2024.

The application deadline for Module III/Full Year is Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. You should collect all necessary information and documentation immediately and ensure that you uploaded the required documents with your completed application.

Follow the instructions below for submitting your application: 

  • Apply to be a student with Palomar College (to obtain a 9-digit Palomar student ID number).
  • Complete this application with complete and accurate information.
  • Obtain the following documents, which must be uploaded with the application: (A PDF version of documents is preferred. If using a smartphone, please use a scanner app to create the PDF).
  1. Provide your 9-digit Palomar student ID number – if you are not yet a student at Palomar, we will provide instructions on how to obtain your student ID number
  2. A copy of all college transcripts, if applicable (unofficial copies/printouts are acceptable)
  3. A copy of a valid CA Driver’s License (out of state driver’s license with active duty military ID also accepted).
  4. A copy of your driving record from the CA Department of Motor Vehicles. This abstract MAY NOT be older than six (6) months from the date of the submission of this application.  You may obtain your driving record online from the DMV (https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/).  You must print and scan the printout to upload it – incomplete screen shots are not acceptable.
  5. Copy of military ID or DD214, if applicable
  6. Proof of agency sponsorship, if applicable (a letter from your sponsoring agency)

All applicants will be contacted by e-mail regarding receipt of the application and with information about completing the Academy testing process.

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