COS Law Enforcement Academy and Regional Training Center

According to California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031, every Peace Officer must be:

• Free of any felony convictions
• A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (CHP officers must be US citizens at time of appointment)
• At least 18 years of age
• Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record
• Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation
• A high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution
• Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.

The first step to Academy entrance is successful completion of the PELLETB (POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery). The PELLETB is a multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank written examination designed to measure reading and writing ability.

Test results are good for one year. You may take the test as many times as needed to obtain a passing score.

To schedule an appointment, please email the Law Enforcement Academy: policeacademy@siskiyous.edu

To see a practice exam, please visit: https://post.ca.gov/portals/0/post_docs/publications/poWrittenPracticeTest.pdf

In addition to the PELLETB, you will be required to perform the following:

• A 1.5 mile run in less than 20 minutes
• A minimum of 20 push-ups in 2 minutes
• A minimum of 30 sit-ups in 2 minutes