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Police Recruit Test Schedule

The City of San Diego Police Recruit Written Test, Physical Ability Test and Pre-Investigative Questionnaire (P.I.Q.) will be given on the following dates, at the times and locations specified. Space for the Written Test is limited so entrance to this exam is on a first come, first served basis. Once all seating is filled, persons will be turned away. You should arrive 30 to 60 minutes before the scheduled start time indicated below.

Candidates must be able to attend both days in the test block (Written Test AND Physical Ability Test/ P.I.Q.) Therefore, when selecting a test date, make sure to allow for testing on both days as you cannot continue in the process until you successfully complete both tests.

NOTE: These test dates are subject to change, without notice.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, test dates may need to be changed. Prior to attending a test session, you should verify the test date by viewing the Employment Opportunity Police Recruit document (PDF); or contact the City of San Diego Testing Office at (619) 236-6358 (Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

All out-of-state candidates please contact a recruiter prior to making arrangements to taking the written examination.

Hiring Process

2009 WRITTEN AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST (PAT) SCHEDULE

  • DATE                             TIME                         LOCATION

    The Physical Abilities Test for the November written exams will be given on:

    November 14, 2009 (Sat.)     8:30 a.m.  Balboa Park Club Ballroom
    November 18, 2009 (Wed.)   6:00 p.m.  Balboa Park Club Ballroom
    November 20, 2009 (Fri.)      8:30 a.m   Balboa Park Club Ballroom
    November 21, 2009 (Sat.)      6:00 a.m  SD Regional Law Enforcement Training Center – Miramar College

    The Physical Abilities Test for the December written exams will be given on:

    December  5, 2009 (Sat.)        8:30 a.m.  San Diego Regional Public Safety Training Institute at NTC
    December 9, 2009 (Wed.)       6:00 p.m.  Balboa Park Club Ballroom
    December 11, 2009 (Fri.)        8:30 a.m.  Balboa Park Club Ballroom
    December 12, 2009 (Sat.)        6:00 a.m  SD Regional Law Enforcement Training Center – Miramar College

Test Location Addresses

Recital Hall (Balboa Park)
2130 West Pan American Road
San Diego, CA 92101

Balboa Park Club (Ballroom)
2150 West Pan American Road
San Diego, CA 92101

Regional Public Safety Training Institute at NTC
4347 North Harbor Drive (Exit McCain Road just west of SD Int'l Airport)
Bldg. 608 - Classroom 1
San Diego, CA 92101

Law Enforcement Regional Training Center - Miramar College
(Meet Behind Tennis Courts)
10440 Black Mountain Road
San Diego, CA 92126

Additional Information

  • Allow approximately 3 hours for the application and examination process.
  • Bring a driver's license or other official identification with your picture and signature. Know your Social Security Number.
  • Parking is available at your expense. Note: Once the test begins, no one may leave to pay additional parking fees.
  • If you have previously passed the current Written Test #T2719 AND have expired from the Police Recruit Eligible List, call (619) 236-6358 regarding a waiver for this test.

 

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