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SUNNYVALE ACADEMY

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) provides a fully integrated police, fire, and emergency response to the City of Sunnyvale community and residents. Because of the dual responsibilities, DPS will send you through three separate academies. Each dedicated to ensure you as a recruit, are prepared for all aspects of the Public Safety role. 

Academy Overview

Police Academy Overview 

      • Full-time (Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm)
      • 28 weeks (7 months) intensive training course
      • Satisfies California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
      • Fundamental principles, procedures, and techniques of law enforcement, including Criminal Law, Patrol Procedures, Cultural Diversity, Investigative Procedures, Report Writing, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Leadership, Ethics, Community Policing, Police Vehicle Operations, Traffic Enforcement, Accident Investigation, Handling Emotional Situations and First Aid/CPR

Fire Academy Overview

        • Full-time (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm)
        • 18-week training course
        • Accredited Fire Fighter 1 & 2 Academy
        • Fundamental principles, Wildland Fire Fighting, Structure Fire Fighting, HAZMAT FRO, Certification in Rope Rescue, Auto Extrication, Fire Control and Live Fire Training
        • Rigorous physical fitness and training program

EMT Academy Overview

      • 8-week accelerated program
      • Tuesday-Friday, 7:00 am- 5:00 pm at a Sunnyvale training center that meets the National EMS curriculum
      • This course prepares you for the National Registry Competency Test
      • Fundamental principles, life support, wound care, CPR, and clinical evaluations. This includes patient assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries
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Academy Features

The academy has numerous benefits that include:

    • Dedicated full-time staff with an assigned Sunnyvale training officer
    • Modern classrooms and facilities well suited for law enforcement basic training, EMS training, and Fire training
    • Handgun, shotgun, and rifle ranges
    • Live firehouse and simulators
    • On-site fire tower located at Fire Station #2
    • State-of-the-art training tools
    • Dedicated full-time course staff with years of EMS experience 

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Frequently asked Questions

California State Minimum Selection Standards (Per P.O.S.T) The minimum peace officer selection standards are set forth in Government Code Sections 1029, 1031, and 1031.4. Every California peace officer must be:

  • Free from any disqualifications for employment, including felony convictions (GC 1029) 
  • Be legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal law.
  • At least 21 years of age for specified peace officers (GC 1031.4)
  • Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record
  •  Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation
  • A high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution
  • Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which might adversely affect the exercise of he powers of a peace officer
  • Candidates must be 21 at the time of appointment
  • The process takes approximately 3-6 months
  • Do an online search for “POST Pellet B practice test.”
  • If Sunnyvale DPS hires a public safety recruit, we will pay for the academy and the recruit’s salary while in the academy. This also includes all uniforms and safety equipment.
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ABOUT US

The City of Sunnyvale is recognized as the “Heart of Silicon Valley,” with a population of approximately 157,000. It is the fifth largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the second largest in Santa Clara County.

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) provides a fully integrated police, fire, and emergency response to the City of Sunnyvale community and residents. Because of the dual responsibilities, DPS offers a varied and exciting career.

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