1. Application Submission
   Candidates must submit a completed application form.

Required Documentation:

1. • Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency.
   • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
   • Valid California Driver’s License.
   • Birth Certificate or Passport (for age verification).
2. Minimum Requirements (per POST)
   • Age: Pre-academy applicants must be at least 20 1/2 years old at the time of application.
   • Vision: A minimum corrected vision of 20/100 in each eye, correctable to 20/20.
   • Criminal History: Applicants must undergo and pass a comprehensive background check, including fingerprinting.
   • Polygraph Examination.
   • Medical and Psychological Fitness: Applicants must meet all POST medical and psychological standards.

POST ENTRY LEVEL LAW ENFORCEMENT TEST BATTERY (PELLETB)

1. Purpose

The Menifee Police Department has chosen to utilize the PELLETB exam developed by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). The PELLETB provides a measurement indicative of academy success in the areas of reading comprehension and writing abilities.

Applicants will be required to participate in a written evaluation process proctored by members of the City of Menifee Human Resources department or member of the Menifee Police Department. 

Applicants who have taken the PELLETB with another POST agency within a 2 year time period and have achieved a t-score of 42 or higher will be exempt from the written examination.  A copy of the documentation, which includes the date of the POST test and score on valid agency letterhead must be provided with your application. 

Candidates that attain a passing score on the PELLET B will be notified to take a Physical Agility Test (PAT) and an Oral Interview (OI).

1. Purpose
   The physical fitness test assesses candidates' physical capabilities and their ability to meet the physical demands of police work and training, based on California POST standards.
2. Test Components
   The physical fitness assessment includes the following components, which are scored according to gender and age-based standards set forth by POST:
   • 1.5-Mile Run: A cardiovascular endurance test with a required time limit.
     1. Run must be completed in 14 minutes or less.  Applicants who stop or walk at anytime during the test will be disqualified.
   • Push-Ups: A timed test of upper body strength and endurance.
     1. 26 push-ups within 1 minute.
   • Sit-Ups: A timed test of core strength and endurance.
     1. 35 sit-ups within 1 minute.
   • 165 Pound Dummy Drag: Test to simulate dragging an incapacitated person to safety.
     1. Drag 165 pound dummy a distance of 32 feet in 45 seconds or less. (2 attempts)
3. Scoring
   Candidates must meet or exceed the minimum physical standards for each event to pass. Candidates who do not meet the standards may be allowed to re-take the test within a specified time frame.  Applicants will be allowed to take each test twice, except for the 1.5 mile run.  Re-tests will be administered with at least two minutes between test and re-test.

1. Purpose
   The oral interview assesses candidates' communication skills, professionalism, and overall suitability for a career in law enforcement. This stage is critical for evaluating interpersonal skills, emotional maturity, and the ability to make sound decisions in challenging situations.
2. Interview Panel
   The interview will be conducted by a panel consisting of law enforcement professionals, which may include senior officers.
3. Interview Format
   The oral interview will consist of the following types of questions:
   • Behavioral-based questions: Designed to assess the candidate’s judgment, integrity, and decision-making skills. Example questions may include:
     • "Can you describe a time when you worked effectively as part of a team to overcome a significant challenge?"
     • "How would you handle a situation in which a fellow officer is engaging in unethical behavior?"
   • Scenario-based questions: Designed to evaluate the candidate’s ability to respond appropriately to real-world law enforcement situations. Example scenarios may include:
     • "If you were confronted with a suspect who refused to comply during a traffic stop, what would be your approach to de-escalating the situation?"
     • "How would you handle a colleague who is engaging in conduct that you believe to be excessive or inappropriate?"
4. Scoring
   Panel members will assess candidates on clarity and effectiveness of communication, professionalism, emotional maturity, ethical considerations, and overall presentation. A minimum passing score will be required to proceed with the recruitment process.

Conditional Job Offer

Following successful completion of the oral interview, candidates may receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to the successful completion of the following:

• Comprehensive background check (including criminal history, financial standing, and personal history).
• Psychological evaluation by a licensed professional.
• Polygraph Examination.
• Medical examination and drug screening.
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Upon successful completion of all stages of the recruitment process, candidates will be enrolled in a California POST Academy to begin their formal law enforcement training. This training will consist of both classroom instruction and hands-on, practical training in various aspects of law enforcement.

Note:
Applicants who are already accepted and enrolled in a California POST-approved police academy have demonstrated their readiness and ability to meet the physical, cognitive, and psychological requirements of the academy. As such, these individuals will bypass the written and physical fitness assessment stages and proceed directly to the oral interview.

This streamlined process ensures that only the most qualified candidates are selected for law enforcement training, adhering to POST standards to maintain the highest level of competence in California’s law enforcement agencies.