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Police Department - Training Unit
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Police Department - Training Unit
The Modesto Police Department offers three volunteer programs:
- Explorers
- Police Volunteer
- Reserves
You may request an application by stopping by 600 10th Street, or call 209-572-9513 or 209-342-9164 for an application and/or further information.
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You will need to take a pre-test, usually given quarterly. Police Departments sometimes pay to have trainees put through the academy but you can also pay your own way through. Please call 209-572-9500 for more information.Police Department - Training Unit
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Contact City of Modesto Personnel Division at City Hall, 1010 10th Street, or check out ourPolice Department - Training Unit
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All applicants must have completed (or be currently enrolled in) the Level II Course, Level I Course, or a basic Police Academy. If the minimum course requirement has not been completed, the application will not be accepted:Police Department - Training Unit
-Applicants must be a minimum of 21 years of age
-Must be a U.S. citizen or in the process of applying for citizenship
-Must meet physical requirements of the job established by the department
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