Is there a site that shows what is generally tested to be accepted into police college (knowledge, agility)?

Question

What I mean is, is there a site that shows what kinda obstacle courses they usually have, what kind of questions, etc or if anyone who has taken the tests know any tips, etc?

I am living in Ontario, Canada atm. I'm pretty sure different areas have different requirements which is why I'm stating this.

Answer 1

"Newlyhired police trainees must attend a State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Course or better known as an "academy." The Bakersfield Police Department is a certified P.O.S.T. Basic Course presenter and operates the Bakersfield Law Enforcement Training Academy. Our academy 800 hours of intense physical and mental training designed to prepare new officer for the rigors of police work. Upon successful completion of the academy, these trainees are appointed as probationary police officers and must complete 15 weeks of Field Training.

The training doesn't stop there! All officers are required to attend firearms qualification once a quarter or four times per year, and P.O.S.T. requires all peace officers to attend 24 hours of continuing professional training every two years. The Department allows its employees three days of business leave each year so that they may attend training classes and seminars that will further enhance their skills and knowledge of law enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is involved in becoming police officer?
The path to the Police Academy is a rigorous one. Applicants, who are at least 20 ½ years old, begin their journey by filing an application at the City Of Bakersfield Human Resources Department and then taking a lengthy written test. Those who pass the written test must successfully complete a difficult timed 99-yard obstacle course, a 165 pound body drag, a 6-foot chain-link fence climb, a 6-foot solid fence climb and a 500 yard run. Those who succeed in passing the obstacle course are then invited to an oral interview where their knowledge of law enforcement and its related topics are appraised. Candidates successful in the oral interview are then ranked numerically and a comprehensive background investigation is conducted. Next, applicants who pass their background investigation are made a conditional job offer. The condition - that they pass extensive medical exams, as well as written and oral psychological tests. A select few police officer applicants then attend the 800 hour Bakersfield Law Enforcement Training Academy which, for some, can be extremely grueling - physically and mentally. The payoff for all this work are police officers who are mentally and physically prepared to handle today's law enforcement challenges.

How do I sign-up to test for a position at the Bakersfield Police Department?

If you are interested in testing for a police officer position with the Bakersfield Police Department you can email the Planning, Research and Training Section at [e-mail] and request to be notified of upcoming testing. Be sure to include your name and the address you would like the notification to be mailed to within your request. If you are interested in other types of employment with the City of Bakersfield, you can contact the City of Bakersfield Human Resources Department at 661-326-3773 to request to be notified of testing dates for the position/s that interest you.

Additional employment information can be obtained in person at the City of Bakersfield Human Resources Department, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301

What do I do to attend the Bakersfield Law Enforcement Training Academy?

The easiest way to attend the Bakersfield Law Enforcement Training Academy is to be hired by the Bakersfield Police Department. However, the academy is open individuals who meet the requirements for admission to Bakersfield College and can pass the required testing for admission to the academy. This testing includes:

A P.O.S.T reading comprehension test.
A physical agility test.
A oral appraisal of the candidates qualifications.
D.O.J. Criminal History Check.
Medical exam.

What are the educational requirements to become a police officer?

The Bakersfield Police Department requires its applicants to possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. at the time you apply for employment.

If you would like additional information please email the Recruiting Staff at [e-mail] or to speak to a member of the Recruiting Staff please call 661-326-3981."

Answer 2

the first thought that came to my mind upon reading this post was 1. WHY is college tuition fee is America ridiculously expensive? WHY do colleges need so much money? A college is NOT a company like Apple or Microsoft. My sister will graduate from her 4 years of university soon and the total coast of tuition pee paid during those 4 years....is OMG too much. the amount is almost as much as the U.S. national debt. 2. do colleges REALLY need a lot of money? 3. America is currently facing an economic crisis; it is predicted to be one of the worst ever in U.S. history. So unemployment is a rising issue, the economy is getting spoiled and there are more innocent citizens suffering beneath the poverty line. And i am NOT against the government but the federal government doesn't seem to be sorting it out well. I don't know that much about the ecnonomy, so I learned from my sister (she's a business / economics major) and i can tell that the nation, the economy and so on are all facing a crisis. Soo....i don't know but unless the government promises to like help the poor pay for college or something I strongly suggest that colleges DO NOT raise tuition fees. Otherwise...America will face an even worse educational crisis. Does the stuff I typed make sense? hope it does. And......the good news is that the expensive tuition fee paid to a great college was actually worth it since my sister got a great job 2 weeks before graduation.

Answer 3

Bakersfield Police Department Academy