Selection Process

Applicants must successfully complete the following process to receive employment consideration:

• Written Examination
• Physical Agility Test
• Screening Interview
• Polygraph Examination
• Extensive Background Investigation
• Appointing Authority Interview
• Psychological Examination
• Medical Examination

Written Test

The San Diego Harbor Police Written Examination will be on a first come first served basis. You must bring a completed Harbor Police application packet and a picture id with you to the test. The picture id must show a date of birth.

Our officer written exam is similar to the sample tests you can find on the P.O.S.T. (Police Officer's Standards and Training) website.The website also contains a sample test booklet.