Entrance Exam

The Entry Level Peace Officer Exam is used to assess readiness for the Basic Police Academy Program. This exam includes the P.O.S.T. Entry Level Peace Officer Reading and Writing Test and the academy entry level physical agility test.  The written exam is a high school level reading comprehension and vocabulary test.  Applicants for the academy must achieve a t-score of at least 40 to enter the academy. Note: The California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training allows you to take this test once every 30 days. If you have taken this exam within thirty days here or anywhere else in in California, you will be disqualified and your test will not be scored. For more information about this written exam, Click Here.

The physical agility test requires applicants to run 1.5 miles within 17 minutes, perform 17 push-ups within one minute, and perform 25 sit-ups within one minute.

The cost of the entry level peace officer exam is $20.00. This includes the written exam and physical agility test. The cost to take only the physical agility test is the same.  Please note:  This fee is non-refundable.

HOW TO REGISTER:

1.  Select which test(s) you wish to take and submit your payment.  Be sure to print the receipt as you will need to bring it with you on the date of the test.

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2.  Complete the registration form entirely.  Be sure to include your most current contact information.  Enter the transaction or receipt number from the PayPal receipt.

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If you are taking both the written test and physical agility test, you must be at the Police Academy by 7:55 AM. Be sure to bring your receipt showing payment for this test, and a California Drivers License with picture identification. If you are taking only the physical agility test, you must be at the Police Academy by 10:30 AM.  Be sure to wear clothing suitable for the physical agility test.

If you arrive late, you will be disqualified and must re-schedule. The Police Academy is located in building 1000 at Napa Valley College.

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You must have a your receipt and valid drivers license with you
to be admitted into the testing area.