Persons interested in attending the academy may be sent by a law enforcement agency or apply. They contact an agency they are interested in becoming a reserve officer with and participate in their testing process.

Because it is an extended academy program lasting two semesters, persons appointed to a Reserve Officier position are normally in attendance. Individuals wishing to attend the Academy must be sent by a law enforcement agency or may be sponsored by the Glendale Community College after a selection process. The program is a challenging and very demanding curriculum, requiring physical and intellectual stamina. However, the certification attained allows successful participants to enter an exciting and rewarding career.

If they are successful, the agency authorizes the academy to accept them. The testing normally consists of a written exam, an oral board evaluation, a polygraph test, a psychological evaluation, a background investigation, a medical exam, and a fitness test.

AzPOST is allowing academies to appoint cadets to complete peace officer training. Upon successful completion of the academy, these cadets will have 18 months to seek employment with a law enforcement agency. If appointeed to a position with an agency, (after passing all aspects of the background investigation), they will be eligible for AzPOST peace officer certification.

Those interested in attending the academy while being affiliated with an agency will need to contact the human resource or personnel departments at a law enforcement agency and inquire about their application process.

Open enrollment cadets will be responsible for all costs pertaining to the selection process and their training. For further information regarding the open enrollment program, contact Jerry McCown at 435-3831.