NOT EVERYONE CAN WEAR OUR BADGE.
Law enforcement has always maintained some of the most rigorous hiring processes in the nation. After all, the honor to wear a badge of public trust can’t be taken lightly. Seeking a position with the Hemet Police Department is no exception, and those who can pass our selection process will be rewarded with a career sought by many, and attained by few.
Apply
Apply
The first step in applying for our department is to make sure you meet the requirements for the position you are seeking. Those requirements can be found on the Available Positions page of our website. If you do, then complete the online application.
Written Exam & Physical Agility Test
Written Exam & Physical Agility Test
If invited, you’ll take a written test covering spelling, grammar, reading comprehension, math, map reading skills and memory recall. If you successfully pass the written test, you’ll be invited to the physical agility test. You’ll need to do 26 push-ups within one minute, 35 sit-ups within one minute, drag a 165-pound dummy in 45 seconds (two attempts), and run 1.5 miles in 14 minutes. *These exams are waived for lateral applicants, academy trainees, and academy graduates.
INTERVIEW & PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT
INTERVIEW & PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION & POLYGRAPH EXAM
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION & POLYGRAPH EXAM
PSYCHOLOGICAL & MEDICAL EVALUATION
PSYCHOLOGICAL & MEDICAL EVALUATION
ARE YOU A LATERAL, IN THE ACADEMY OR AN ACADEMY GRADUATE?
We have an expedited process for those who are currently police officers, are in the academy, or have graduated the academy. Once you apply, you’ll only need to complete an interview and personal history statement, and complete the background investigation, polygraph exam, psychological exam, and the medical exam!
Coming from out of state?
Lateral applicants from outside the state of California must complete the California POST Basic Course Waiver Process prior to employment. California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), has extensive information on selection standards for police officers. We recommend out of state lateral applicants take the time to review the information and allow enough time to better assist in the application process.
We are here to help you!
Becoming a member of a law enforcement agency is no simple task. Whether you are applying to become a police officer, dispatcher, or other non-sworn member of our team, there is an intensive testing process. We want to help you understand that process, and give you the best chance of joining this profession, and more importantly, the Hemet Police Department.
View our helpful “Your Success” Recruitment Pages to learn more about the various phases of our hiring process. Have any questions? Click below to reach out to a recruiter.