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Police Academy

21st Academy

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NEXT ACADEMY  STARTS:

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009!

MANDATORY ORIENTATION!    8-29-09, 9-5pm,
room 361

Orientation dress code:  Pants or slacks and closed toe shoes.  Do not wear tank tops, shorts, skirts, clothing with holes or that is torn, or flip flops.  Dress casual, but professional.  Jeans are ok.

Level III:   09-19 / 12-17   2009

Level II:  01-00 / 05-00   2010  TBA

APPLICATIONS   Applications will be accepted starting June 2009

Packets must be requested by August 21, 2009

Call or email Kathy Sentz to get your background and application packet!  Packets must be requested by August 10 to insure DOJ clearance for firearms training.  You must include your mailing address and phone number in the email request.  Packets can't be emailed.

619-644-7323

These courses are POST* approved.  They are offered Tues/Thurs, evenings from 6:00 - 10:00pm and on Saturdays 8 - 5pm in the fall, and Tues /Thurs evenings 5:45 -10:00 and Saturdays 7:45-5:00 in the spring.  Some Saturdays will meet at 6:45 both semesters for the firearms training.

The Academy is "paramilitary" in structure and uniforms, etc., are required. The estimated cost is about $1500 for the whole academy. This includes uniforms, registration and books. You do NOT need to purchase your own weapon, just your "leather gear", and other related equipment.

We have an "extended format" Modular Police Academy, which includes Level III and Level II.

There are Three Levels in Calif. for Reserves, with Level I being the "highest." Levels actually relate to the type of duties or assignments one can perform while "on-duty" as a Reserve Officer. Reserves are generally "volunteer" positions!

The Level I is the equivalent of a full time "sworn" officer. See this link to POST for details of the various levels. Since we DO NOT offer the Level I block of training, you will have to apply to an instructional presenter that offers Level I training if you wish to receive the Level I certification.
 

UPDATE!  Southwestern College will now offer a Level I in a modular format.  Once you graduate from Level II at Grossmont, you can attend the Southwestern Academy.  You must pass a written entrance and physical training exam.  You should be in good physical condition, being able to run at least 3 miles per day and perform at least 50 push-ups at one time.  You should be able to do pull-ups and be able to get over the 6ft wall.  Previously those interested in attending Level I would have had to travel to Riverside, Whittier or Palm Desert to get the Level I modular training.

Many full time police officers got their start as Reserve officers! We also do 832 P.C. training.  See link on home page for more info on this course.

*California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

Warning!

Academy applicants MUST NOT have any FELONY CONVICTIONS! In addition, you cannot have any  Drug, Weapons, Assault or  Domestic Violence convictions! You are not eligible if you even have a TRO (Temporary Restraining Order) relating to weapons, assaults or domestic violence!

Cadets are expected to meet the POST requirements for being hired as a police officer. Drug convictions, a history of drug abuse, credit problems, driving records, domestic violence and assault cases, even misdemeanors, may  prohibit you from being employed as a police officer or possessing firearms!

 

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