APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants must submit POST-certified entrance examination test results with their application. Written verification must be on agency or academy letterhead where the test was administered and must list the test date, type of test administered, and the results. The results must show a minimum t-score of 42.0 dated within 12 months from application in order to qualify for the position with the City of Modesto. Failure to include the POST-certified entrance examination test results with the application will result in disqualification. If you do not possess the required test results, the Modesto Police Department is offering testing dates. Spaces are limited. To obtain more information about the available dates and to enroll, please visit the Modesto Police Department website at http://modestogov.com/1539/Post-Pellet-B-Testing.  If those dates do not work for you, you can find a list of POST-certified law enforcement academies on the POST website at https://post.ca.gov/basic-training-academies and you can contact them directly to find out their next available testing session. 
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and possess a t-score of 42.0 or higher will be invited to the next phase of testing which will be a physical agility examination. The test battery can be found here. 

For more information about becoming a Police Officer with the Modesto Police Department, click here.

City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Friday, June 21, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Friday, August 2nd, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Friday, September 13th, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Friday, October 11th, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Friday, December 6th, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Applicants who successfully complete the physical agility examination will be invited to stay for a selection interview with the Modesto Police Department on the same day.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City.

Hiring Incentives
$5,000 Hiring Incentive - For this position.
$5,000 Military Hiring Incentive - Is an additional hiring incentive for anyone who has served in any branch of the United States Military and received an Honorable or General Discharge as denoted on the DD214.
 
Sick/Vacation Front Loading - 20 hours of sick and 20 hours of vacation will be front loaded on date of hire.
A full list of hiring incentives can be found HERE.Mobility: frequent performance of strenuous physical activities; frequent standing for long periods of time; frequent bending and squatting. Lifting: frequent lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 75 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision. Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.Working ConditionsWork is performed in either a typical temperature-controlled classroom environment subject to typical noise and environment or in the field with exposure to typical street or field noise. Positions may require occasional overtime or weekend work and travel is rare.