PRE-SERVICE ACADEMY SELECTION CRITERIA

The serious candidate will:

  • Be a United States citizen;
  • Be a high school graduate or possess evidence of an equivalent achievement;
  • Possess a valid driver's license;
  • Not have a conviction of any crime(s) punishable by imprisonment in a federal or state correctional facility;
  • Be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation;
  • Be free of any physical, emotional, or mental condition which would adversely affect the performance of the duties of a peace officer, detention officer, or public safety communications officer as determined by a complete medical examination and comprehensive psychological test;
  • Pass a rigorous, health-based physical fitness assessment (peace officer and detention officer applicants only).
  • Achieve a critical score of 70% on the Academy's Police Officer Selection Test.