San Diego Swat
Special weapons and tactics. It’s who the police and Sheriff call when they need advanced operational support.

San Diego SWAT

career requirements are demanding. But if you pass them, you’ll be one of the key elements that take down criminals, secure public areas, and save lives.
while in this hard times our country needs your dedication and skill to keep our communities safe and our economy moving forward, Here’s how you can become a part of it.

A Special Kind of Individual
San Diego SWAT officers are identified for their intelligence, physical fitness, motivation, stability, and team spirit. Potential recruits must spend several years as a uniformed officer with a local police department before being considered for a

San Diego SWAT

appointment. Because

career requirements feature a firm time and effort commitment, officers go through an intense interview process designed to gauge an applicants potential for confirmation. The stages of the consideration process include:

Written exam. Covering policies and procedures.
Fitness test. With expected endurance benchmarks.
Firearms test. Using a variety of weaponry.
Review board. To measure intellectual aptitude.
Psychological evaluation. To determine presence of mind.

Getting Ready to Apply
One of the more popular degree programs for potential SWAT team members is the Criminal Justice Major. While not a requirement, departments look favorable on applicants who have a background in law enforcement in any field. Some departments will even pay a part or all of the tuition for their officers to complete a degree while they work. SWAT career requirements necessitate a diverse, successful track record in basic police work. Recommendations from your current and former employers will also serve to make you competitive.
San Diego Swat Workout can be Fount at:
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Check Out the Job Board for

San Diego Swat

Openings

Are you seeking an exciting and challenging career in law enforcement? If yes, you may want to consider this opportunity with an award winning public agency, the Sunny County of

San Diego Sheriff

.

The

San Diego Sheriff

is currently accepting job applications for Deputy Sheriff Cadet. This job classification is utilized only for Sheriff personnel participating in the Department’s law enforcement training academy. Deputy Sheriff Cadets must successfully complete an intensive 25-week law enforcement academy. Upon graduation, Deputy Sheriff Cadets will be promoted to Deputy Sheriff.

The law enforcement training academy includes classroom study and examinations in Communications, Criminal Investigations, Custody Procedures, Force and Weaponry, Law, Laws of Evidence, Patrol Procedures, Progressive Physical Training and Defensive Tactics, Police Community Relations, Professional Orientation, Traffic and Vehicle Operations, and related subjects.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable traits: communicates effectively, knowledge worker, customer-focused, values and respects others, drives to excel, teamwork and collaboration, continuous learning, demonstrates ethical behavior, and supportive of change.
For a complete job description including minimum requirements and working conditions please click here.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
(a) Minimum age is 20.5 years of age at the time of application; minimum age 21 at the time of appointment. There is no maximum age limit.
(b) Possession of a U.S. high school diploma or GED certificate.
(c) Applicants must have no felony convictions and must not be on probation; misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on number, type and recency.
(d) Valid pictured I.D. such as military, driver’s license, state, or other photo identification issued by a regulatory agency.
(e) Must be a U.S. Citizen or resident alien in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen.

NOTE: You also have the option to apply for Deputy Sheriff Cadet – Detentions/Court Services, Recruitment Number 11579701, for the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. If you are also interested in applying for this recruitment, please CLICK HERE.

REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF THE SELECTION INTERVIEW AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PROCESSES
(a) Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
(b) Vision: 20/100 uncorrected; correctable to at least 20/30; or soft contact lenses correctable to 20/30 (subject to State of California P.O.S.T. requirements).

APPLICATION PROCESS
STEP 1: Complete the on-line application form and provide correct and complete responses to the Supplemental Questions.

STEP 2: If you meet the minimum qualifications for Deputy Sheriff Cadet, you will receive an electronic e-mail or letter notification inviting you to use the self scheduling feature to schedule your written exam. Use the self scheduling feature to select a date and time for the written examination.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION
The written examination consists of the California Peace Officers Standards Training (POST) Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery. This is an English comprehension written examination consisting of questions pertaining to vocabulary, spelling, and reading comprehension. There is a 2-½ hour time limit to complete this examination.

NOTE: If you have recently taken the California POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery with any agency, then you must wait at least thirty (30) days before you can take this test with the County of San Diego Sheriff’s Department. If applicants fail to wait at least 30 days from their last examination date and proceed with taking two tests in a 30 day window period, then California POST will invalidate the second test score administration. If the applicant’s score is invalidated, then they will not be placed on the eligible list for Deputy Sheriff Cadet with the County of San Diego.

For additional information on the State of California POST written examination and regulations, please go to www.post.ca.gov.

Applicants must successfully pass the written examination in order to be placed on the eligibility list for one year.

BACKGROUND ORIENTATION AND INVESTIGATION PROCESS
Qualified applicants will be invited to a pre-screening meeting administered by law enforcement staff of the Sheriff’s Department. This pre-screen meeting will provide applicants with an overview of the overall selection process and a description of the training academy.

If successful in the pre-screen process, candidates will be required to complete the following: a comprehensive Background Investigation, a Computer Voice Stress Analysis Exam, an Employment Interview with Sheriff’s sworn management, a Psychological Examination, and a complete Medical Examination.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Upon successful graduation from the academy, Cadets are promoted to Deputy Sheriff and become a sworn peace officer. Information on this job title, such as pay, benefits, incentives, and departmental-provided equipment, can be obtained by visiting the Sheriff’s website. Contact information – County of San Diego Department of Human Resources at 619-236-2191 or Sheriff’s Recruiting Line at 858-974-2000.