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Police Academy Entrance Requirements

IMPERIAL VALLEY COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
In order to enter the Police Academy, you must first apply and register with Imperial Valley College (if you have not already).  Below is a quick link to the IVC registration website: 

Apply to IVCIf you need assistance with IVC's admissions process, please call 760-355-6353.

 

POLICE ACADEMY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
After registering as a student with Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ, you must fill out the online Police Academy Application when available prior to the start of the module, and submit all documents.  You will also need the following:

  • Peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Minimum age of 18 for admission; Minimum age of 21 to be hired with a department 
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid California Class C (class 3) driver's license (a copy will need to be attached to the online application)
  • Lack of felony (or certain misdemeanors) record or outstanding warrants. See for more information. 
  • Request for Live Scan Services Form. You will fill it out and take it with you to the Livescan operator of your choice (see a list of current active live scan agencies).  You will then get a Clearance Letter directly from the Department of Justice that will need to be uploaded to the online application. 
  • Cleared Medical Examination Form (will need to be attached to the online application)

PC 832 (AJ 141) ARREST & FIREARMS ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

If you want to see if a law enforcement career is for you, or if you need a refresher, then the entry-level (P.O.S.T.) Peace Officer Standards & Training PC 832, Arrest & Control (AJ 141), Course in the winter session is for you.  Completion of this course will provide you with a certificate from the state of California. Please note that applicants must pass a background screening. 

After registering as a student with Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ, you must fill out the online PC 832 Application when available prior to the start of the module, and submit all documents.