How to Join SDPD

A career in a community oriented law enforcement agency can be yours if you want a job that offers: challenge, excitement, variety, teamwork and job satisfaction, opportunities for special assignments and career development, opportunities for rapid promotion, college credit for academy training, a flexible, cafeteria style benefit package including health and dental coverage and tax deferred savings plans, and an excellent retirement program.

For the Police Recruit examination, you do not submit an application in advance. Select a test date then appear at the test site on that date. These exams are on a first-come-first-served basis.

For complete instructions on how to apply including a list of test dates and locations, view the Employment Opportunity Police Recruit document (PDF).

There are several steps to the hiring process listed below. Click on the links to learn more about the various steps.

Hiring Process