The Modesto Police Department is actively seeking applicants to fill positions as Modesto Police Recruits and is prepared to sponsor them through the police academy. According to a post on the department's Facebook page, the call for applications is aimed at individuals who have either an A.A./A.S. Degree or higher or those who have achieved a PELLET B score of 42.0 or higher.
Interested candidates can apply directly by visiting Jobs.ModestoPD.com and need to submit their applications by October 8, to be in the running for the upcoming Physical Agility Test and Selection Interviews scheduled for Friday, October 11. To attract potential recruits, the department has stressed the benefit of being paid while in attendance at the police academy, with the promise of being sworn in as a Modesto Police Officer upon graduation.
For those seeking more information or clarifications on the process, the police department has made available a direct line of communication with a recruiter. Applicants can reach out by calling 209.572.9523 or by emailing [email protected] for any inquiries related to the recruitment process. The Modesto Police Department is utilizing the hashtag #WeAreHiring and #JoinOurTeam to promote the opportunity on social media platforms.
