Santa Monica Police Department
All branches
Website provided by the program.
At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- In person
- Length
- 61 - 90 days
- Locations
- 1 location in California
- Job locations
- California
- Career field
- Community and Social Service, Legal
About the program
Police Officer (Recruit Level) employees are trained by the FTO (Field Training Officer) program on subjects including criminal law, laws of arrest, traffic laws, juvenile law, principles of law enforcement, rules of evidence, rules of search and seizure, patrol theory and methods, and report writing; observe demonstrations on arrest and control methods and the care and use of firearms; participate in physical conditioning and self-defense exercises; practice the use of firearms; and take examinations.
Jobs this program prepares you for
Police Officer (Recruit Level) employees are trained by the FTO (Field Training Officer) program on subjects including criminal law, laws of arrest, traffic laws, juvenile law, principles of law enforcement, rules of evidence, rules of search and seizure, patrol theory and methods, and report writing; observe demonstrations on arrest and control methods and the care and use of firearms; participate in physical conditioning and self-defense exercises; practice the use of firearms; and take examinations.
Locations & contacts
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- Santa Monica, CA 91301David Handavid.han@santamonica.gov
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ