BY INVITE ONLY: If you are successful in the written examination, you will be required to participate in the Physical Agility Test (PAT), which is scheduled based on your completed written examination date. You will have 2 assigned PAT dates and you are allowed to select the PAT date that best fits your schedule. PAT dates are usually held on one Saturday and one following weekday. All applicants will be interviewed by a background investigator immediately following successful completion and passing of the PAT. Please allow appropriate time in your schedule the day of the PAT to accommodate the interview. Use consideration when selecting the date you choose to register to allow for participation in both the PAT and interview. All applicants MUST bring a completed notarized waiver and be prepared to present it at check in. Refer to the Event Description on how to complete the waiver.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NOTARIZED AUTHORIZATION FORM
The Notarized Authorization Form located on our website (HERE) needs to be completed in the presence of a Licensed Notary by following the below directions:
1.Print the document
2.Locate nearby Notary’s in your area. A simple internet search for Notary services will help you locate one.
3.Set up an appointment with the notary of your choice.
4.The notary will require you to bring identifying documentation such as a driver license.
5.Complete the document in the presence of the notary.
6.Attach the notarized document to the completed background forms and bring them to the scheduled PAT.
Location:
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
Frank Bland Regional Training Center
18901 Institution Road
San Bernardino, California 92407
The test consists of five events, which are timed individually:
Event #1 99-YARD OBSTACLE COURSE
Run a 99 yard obstacle course consisting of several sharp turns, a number of curb height obstacles, and a 34 inch high obstacle that must be vaulted.
Event #2 BODY DRAG
Lift and drag a 165 pound lifelike dummy 32 feet.
Event #3 CHAIN LINK FENCE
Run 5 yards to a 6 foot chain link fence, climb over fence, continue running another 25 yards.
Event #4 SOLID WALL CLIMB
Run 5 yards to a 6 foot wall, scale wall, continue running another 25 yards.
Event #5 500 YARD RUN
Run 500 yards (equivalent to 1 lap plus 60 yards of a standard running track).
