Description: The Sacramento Police Academy is a P.O.S.T. intensive format and is 24 weeks in length. It is generally a 4-10 work week (four days per week, ten hours per day), for a total of 942 hours of training.The P.O.S.T. Certified Basic Academy is administered twice a year with starting dates in January and July. The academy accepts Police Recruits who have successfully completed the Sacramento Police Department hiring process and those sponsored by other law enforcement agencies. Applications are also accepted for non-affiliated recruits. Non-affiliated recruit positions are for individuals who are interested in a career in law enforcement, but who have not been hired or sponsored by an agency.
Hours: Sacramento Police Department Public Counter Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Eligibility: The academy accepts Police Recruits who have successfully completed the Sacramento Police Department hiring process and those sponsored by other law enforcement agencies. Applications are accepted for non-affiliated recruits. Requirements for a non-affiliate recruit:- Must be at least 21 years of age upon completion of the Sacramento Police Academy- High School Diploma or G.E.D.- Minimum P.O.S.T. T-Score of 45- Valid CA Driver's License- Proof of Medical Insurance- Candidates must submit to and pass pre-academy fingerprint/DOJ screening- No disqualifying adult criminal convictions- No disqualifying juvenile criminal convictions- Candidate must be able to perform all required training activities- Pre-academy interview (if necessary due to applicant numbers)
Requirements: Forms for Non-Affiliate Applicants:- Non-Affiliate Academy Application- Non-Affiliate Recruit Questionnaire- Department Of Motor Vehicles License/Identification Card Information Request- Non-Affiliate Recruit Livescan Request Form
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