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Apply online, train with Field Training Operations, and earn your place on patrol.
Deputy application
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Recruitment process
From applicant to deputy
- 1SubmittedAnswer the applicant quiz one question at a time.
- 2Under reviewCommand reviews your answers.
- 3AcceptedYou get your department role and access.
- 4OrientationLearn policy, radio and the CAD.
- 5TrainingWork with Field Training Operations.
- 6Ride-alongComplete an R/A with patrol staff.
- 7CompletedReleased to solo patrol.
Why PCSO
What you get
Your role and channels the moment you're approved.
Field training and a ride-along with patrol staff.
Shifts across patrol, traffic and investigations, with SRT tryouts.
A clear command team and official CAD reporting.
Questions
Before you apply
How long does review take?
Command reviews applications in order. You can check your status any time by signing in on this page.
Can I leave the quiz and come back?
Answer it in one sitting. Leaving the tab or pasting answers is recorded for the reviewer.
What happens after I'm accepted?
You get your role, then orientation, training with FTO and a ride-along before you're released to patrol.
Can I ride along before applying?
Yes. Request a 40-minute ride along with a patrol supervisor from the Ride Along Program.