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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!
San Diego Police Dept.
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