Police Officer Lateral & Academy Graduate

How to Apply

Step 1: Submit Application with required documents.

Step 2: Applicant is invited to written exam hosted at the Santa Cruz Police Department.

Step 3: After passing the written exam, submitting the Personal History Statement (PHS) is a requirement.

Step 4: Oral Board Interview Panel.

Step 5: Background Process: Applicant's PHS is investigated and must take a polygraph.

Step 6: Chief's Interview.

Step 7: Psychological and medical exam.

Step 8: Police Academy.

Step 9: FTO Program 18 Weeks.