Any person who meets the minimum qualifications to qualify for participation in the POST Academy Program (minimum qualifications ) must complete and pass the multiple choice POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery examination scored by POST with a total T-Score of 42.0 or better. 

Step 1:  Meet the minimum qualifications and pass the entry level examination. Testing is offered through the Public Safety Training Center once a month April through August.  Seating for the test is limited.  Watch the website for the posting of the application for the June 13th test after May 20th.  For applicants who have submitted applications for the May 10th test, remember to arrive 20 minutes early so the check-in process can be completed before 9 a.m. and the test can be started on time.  Once the test begins, no one will be admitted.  If you miss the test, you will need to watch the website for the posting of the form for the next test and submit the form for the new test.  Your old application will not reserve you a place at the next test.

If you take the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery Examination at another facility in 2013, mail a copy of your T-Score notification to the address below.

Step 2:  Successful applicants who pass the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery with a total T-Score of 42.0 or better must apply to San Joaquin Delta College as a student by completing the online application for Admission to the College or be a current student in good standing with the college.

Step 3:  Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the entry level law enforcement examination must register in the prerequisite course, AJ 094 Peace Officer Academy Orientation, and successfully pass AJ 094 before being accepted to attend the Basic Peace Officer Academy. Information for registering into AJ 094 is provided in the T-score results letter to applicants who successfully pass the entrance examination.

Step 4:  All forms and information needed to participate in the POST Academy program, will be supplied during the AJ 094 orientation class.

   Academy Selection Procedure

Acceptance into AJ 094 Peace Officer Academy Orientation and the January Basic Peace Officer Academy will be on a "First Come, First Serve Basis". Applicants who earn a passing score on the examination will be provided with the information for registering into AJ 094.  If the number of applicants who earn a passing score on the POST multiple choice examination exceeds the maximum class size, a class wait list of 20 applicants will be accepted.

Applicants who place himself/herself on the class wait list will be admitted only with the permission of the Academy Coordinator. The applicants on the Class Wait List must attend the first class meeting and be present to be considered for movement from the Class Wait List to the class; however, it will be at the discretion of the Academy Coordinator to determine if you can be added to the AJ 094 orientation class.

For Additional Information or Questions

Information regarding the POST Academy is available from the Public Safety Training Center, Campus Police Building. Mail inquires may be sent to:

Public Safety Training Center
San Joaquin Delta College
Campus Police Building
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA. 95207
Tele: (209) 954-5151 extension 6364
Email Address