Step 1

Directions: In the following link explore San Diego Police Departments recruiting page and become familiar with their process. (CLICK HERE)

Step 2

Directions: Explore San Diego Police Department Study Guide. Take the practice test included. How did you do? What areas do you need improvement? (San Diego Police Study Guide)

Step 3

Directions:  Explore San Diego PD Physical Fitness requirements on SDPD webpage in Step 1. What requirements would you have to satisfy to pass? Watch the following video. What part of the physical fitness assessment would you have a challenge with? (SDPD FITNESS VIDEO)

Step 4

Directions: Each law enforcement agency conducts a background investigation on potential candidates. Background checks vary depending on law enforcement agency. Small agencies will more likely conduct minimum background check, compared to larger agencies conducting an extensive background that involves sending investigators to past places you reside or employed.

Here is a sample background check form for local police agencies. (Sample Background Form)