Palomar College Public Safety Training Center Police Academy Application Packet **Module III or Full Year** Academy Class 27 Applications may be submitted beginning on July 3, 2017 Application Deadline: Friday, September 29, 2017 at 5:00 PM Module III Start Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 Disclaimer The Palomar College Police Academy makes absolutely no promises or guarantees of acceptance of any applicant. The college provides educational benefits and services to the community and applicable state and Federal law supersedes any statement or implication referenced herein. The college is not an insurer of its students or police recruits and accepts no responsibility for injuries or damages resulting from the participation by any student or recruit in the Police Academy training process. No policy, educational requirement, or physical requirement is intended to or in any way obviate or supersede the requirements of state and Federal laws. Start dates of any academy training program are at the discretion and approval of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
Dear Potential Police Academy Recruit, We would like to thank you for your interest in the Police Academy at Palomar College. Our strenuous Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday night (5:30 pm 10:30 pm) and Saturday (6:00 am 5:00 pm) extended format schedule offers those employed full time an alternative to preparing or transitioning into a career as a sworn law enforcement officer. Academies start every January with Module III. The academy is run in a paramilitary style, with students wearing uniforms and adhering to a high level of discipline and order. Students not complying with academy regulations are terminated from the program. Upon successful completion of all three modules of the program, students receive 43.5 units of college credit. The Palomar College Police Academy has dual accreditation with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (W.A.S.C.). Training is held at the Public Safety Training Center located at 182 Santar Place in San Marcos. Our program is a Modular Format. The program is designed to meet the needs of those aspiring to be full time peace officers, as well as Level III, Level II, or Level I reserve peace officers. The modules do not have to all be completed at one time. For example, one could complete Modules III and II, leave the program, and then return the next year to complete Module I. Also the modules do not need to be completed at the same training facility. A recruit could complete Modules III and II at another facility and then take Module I at Palomar College. The total cost of the entire yearlong program is approximately $5,000.00. All recruits will spend approximately $2100 on required uniforms, gear and equipment. Module III fees, to include the tuition and materials fees will cost approximately $750. The student is responsible for budgeting this amount as a minimum and ensuring payment for tuition costs, material fees, uniforms, use of firearms, Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) fee, mandatory health and accident fees, Department of Justice fingerprint processing and parking permits. Some students may qualify for financial aid assistance. Module III 9 weeks 8 units Module II 15 weeks 14 units Module I 25 weeks 21.5 units Begins 01/02/18 Begins 03/03/18 Begins 06/26/18 Students interested in the Police Academy must compete for a seat in the class. Agency-sponsored recruits are given priority for placement. All applicants must submit an application and pass the testing process. Please read this complete application packet, as it contains important information about the requirements of our program. If you have additional questions, please visit us on the web at www.palomar.edu/policeacademy or contact our Information Officer by e-mail at policeacademy@palomar.edu. Good Luck, The Entire Staff at the Palomar College Police Academy
1. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Possession of a high school diploma or GED [GC 1031 (E)]. Minimum of 18 years of age (NOTE: A very limited number of agencies consider applicants under 21 years of age it is strongly recommended to wait until at least age 20) [GC 1031 (B)]. Ability to read, write and speak English consistent with the duties of a peace officer. Possess, without restrictions, a valid California driver s license. Active duty military may possess a valid out-of-state driver s license that has no restrictions. No felony or misdemeanor convictions in any state or military court that would restrict possession of a firearm [PC 29800/29805]. If not already registered as a student at Palomar College, complete a Palomar College student application on-line (www.palomar.edu) and receive a student identification number. Submit a Basic Police Academy application with all supporting documentation. 2. TESTING PROCESS Applicants must participate in a Physical Agility Test (PAT), which will be scheduled the first weekend in October 2017. Applicants must participate in an oral interview, which will be scheduled between October 9 and October 21, 2017. 3. CONDITIONS FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM Upon acceptance into the program, students are required to: Complete a Live Scan fingerprint check through the California Department of Justice to obtain a criminal history clearance for firearms eligibility. This form will be provided upon acceptance into the program. Obtain a medical clearance by a qualified health provider. You will need to use the Palomar Police Academy medical clearance form and have it signed by your provider by the first day of the Academy. This form will be provided after acceptance into the program. Attend the mandatory Academy Orientation.
Application Instructions The application deadline for Module III is Friday, September 29, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. You should begin your collection of necessary information and documentation immediately and ensure that you provide the completed application, with all required documentation, on time. Completely follow and review the instructions below for submitting your application: 1. Register as a student with Palomar College (obtain a student ID number). 2. Complete this application in a thorough and neat manner. The application should be typed or written in black ink. Do not forget to sign and date the application. 3. Obtain the following documents, which must accompany the application: Proof of Palomar College student registration (provide your student ID number). A copy of college transcripts, if applicable (unsealed, unofficial copies/printouts are acceptable) A copy of a valid California Driver License OR a current and valid military identification with valid out-of-state driver license An official/certified copy of your driving record and license status from the Department of Motor Vehicles. This abstract MAY NOT be older than six (6) months from the date of the submission of this application. Online printouts of your driving record will not be accepted (exception for out of state driving records). Copy of military ID or DD214, if applicable Proof of agency sponsorship, if applicable (a letter from your sponsoring agency) 4. Turn in the application BEFORE the deadline, which is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2017. Module III applications will be accepted beginning July 3, 2017. a. Place the application and all required documents in a manila envelope. Submit the completed application in one of the following ways: i. Address the envelope to Police Academy, Attn: Detective Barnes and place in the drop box in the lobby of the Palomar College Police Academy at 182 Santar Place, San Marcos, CA 92069 ii. Mail the application to: Palomar College Police Academy, Attn: Detective Barnes, 182 Santar Place, San Marcos, CA 92069 b. Do not submit applications in any binders or sheet protectors. c. Keep a copy of all documents submitted for your own records. Copies will not be provided to you by the Academy. 5. All applicants will be contacted by e-mail regarding receipt of the application and with information about completing the application process. NOTE: THIS APPLICATION IS VALID FOR ATTENDING MODULE III OR THE ENTIRE YEARLONG PROGRAM (MODULES III, II AND I CONTINUOUSLY). RECRUITS ACCEPTED INTO MODULE III ARE GUARANTEED A SPOT TO CONTINUE IN MODULES II AND I FOR THE 2018 ACADEMY YEAR. IMPORTANT Failure to submit any of the above listed documents to the Police Academy Administration Office by the deadline will constitute immediate disqualification for this Academy Application Process.
BASIC POLICE ACADEMY APPLICATION Instructions: Please type or print in black ink (must be neat and legible). Answer all questions accurately and completely. All statements in your application are subject to verification; incorrect or incomplete statements may bar or remove you from eligibility. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application. You must complete the application yourself. Write N/A if a section is not applicable. Applying for (check one): Module III Only Module III & II Only Full Program (Mod III, II & I) 1. Personal Data Name (Last, First, Middle) Area Code Home Telephone Number Mailing Address (Number & Street) Area Code Work Telephone Number (City, State &Zip) Area Code Cellular Telephone Number E-Mail Address (all academy notices will be sent to this e-mail) Social Security Number Required License Information DRIVER S LICENSE: Number: High School Graduate YES NO GED School Attended Other Than High School Location (City & State) State: 2. Education Palomar Student ID Number Name & Location (City & State) of High School Course of Study/Major Units Earned Degree or Certificate Received (if applicable) Please describe additional coursework or training (including military, Explorer Cadet programs), which may assist you in an academy. Please list special certificates or other competencies, which may assist you in Police Academy. 3. Physical Conditions or Limitations Do you have any physical limitations that would prevent you from performing tasks involved in the Police Academy? Yes No If yes, please explain: 4. Conviction Record Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (excluding traffic infractions)? Yes No If yes, please explain (include, when, where, charges and conviction details):
5. Work Experience You should respond completely to the information in this section. LIST YOUR MOST RECENT EMPLOYMENT FIRST. LIST ALL EXPERIENCE, BOTH PAID AND VOLUNTEER, WITHIN THE PAST FIFTEEN (15) YEARS. Additional sheets should be attached to this application when necessary to provide all required work experience. DO NOT WRITE SEE RESUME. Duties/Responsibilities: Experience Duties/Responsibilities: Experience Duties/Responsibilities Experience Duties/Responsibilities
6. Certification of Applicant I certify that the foregoing information and answers are true, complete, and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of facts is cause for rejection of application and removal from the eligibility list for enrollment in the Police Academy. I hereby authorize Palomar College Police Academy staff to investigate all statements contained in this application or provided during this admissions process. Signature: Date: (Month/Day/Year) IMPORTANT Your application will not be accepted unless the following documents are attached to this application: 1. Proof of Palomar College student registration (provide Student ID Number on Page 1 of this application) 2. Copy of college transcripts, if applicable (unsealed, unofficial copies/printouts are acceptable) 3. Copy of valid California driver s license OR current military ID and out-of-state valid driver s license 4. Copy of official/certified DMV driving record (date must be within the last 6 months) **Copy must be obtained in person from DMV no online printouts accepted except for out-of-state driver license records 5. Copy of military ID or DD214, if applicable 6. Proof of agency sponsorship, if applicable (letter from sponsoring agency)