Joining Requirements

Metro Joining Requirements:

TBD 

1. Attend Metro Training  course / certification

2. Hold the rank of at least Officer 3

3. Hold Advanced Medical Training

4. Be in a good standing with the department
   No Recent Write ups / Bad conduct reports

5. Be marked as active in the roster

SWAT Team Joining Requirements:

When a SWAT vacancy exists, the SWAT Lead shall, with approval of the Metro Lead notify all ISP sworn personnel and commanders shall advertise the vacancy a minimum of five (5) days prior to the closing date. Interested personnel shall submit a Specialty Team Member Application, through channels to the SWAT Commander. 

All applicants must: 

1. Meet the minimum standards as defined;

a. Be at least the rank of Officer 3 

b. Hold a General Metro Certification

c. Be advanced medical trained

d. Be in good standing with the department

2. Have a minimum firearms qualification of “Expert,” as defined by the Metro Firearms Program; 

3. Complete two Firearms Courses determined by SWAT Command; 

a. A Non Stress course; and 

b. A Stress course with physical training (PT) incorporated between the courses of fire.  

4. Complete the SWAT physical abilities test, as determined by SWAT Command. This test shall be administered by SWAT Command with the assistance of the Health Management Specialist (Training Section); 

5. Possess a passing Department promotional test score; and 

6. Complete a Department Promotional Interview. 

Upon selection, the SWAT Commander shall assign the SWAT trainee to the respective squad leader for training.