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Financing/Tuition Assistance: See tuition assistance under the Academy Information tab.
Pre-testing: Yes, you must take a pre-test for the Special Function Officer block. Those registering for the Law Enforcement block took the test when they went to the Corrections Academy or The Special Function Officer block. Please contact the testing center for dates and times.
Contact: Dixie State College Testing Center
Phone: (435) 652-7692
There is a cost to the test. Please contact the DSC Testing Center for complete information.
This assessment test is required prior to completing an application for enrollment. This test must be passed with at least 70% in all areas.
The POST test consists of four parts:
- Mathematics
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar
- Incident Report Writing
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| Students must be 21years of age at the time of completion of the Special Function Officer Block, pass a background investigation, and have a high school diploma or GED. Please go to the below POST requirement links to see all of the information and the Utah POST site at http://www.publicsafety.utah.gov/post
Special Function Officer training is a prerequisite to the Law Enforcement Officer training.
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Please check the below website and make sure you qualify to attend the DSC Regional Police Academy.
Do You Qualify? http://publicsafety.utah.gov/post/prospective/qualify.html
Legal Requirements: http://publicsafety.utah.gov/post/prospective/legal.html
Disqualifiers: http://publicsafety.utah.gov/post/prospective/disqualify.html |
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You must pass the following physical tests. The physical test is as follows:
| SFO Entrance: |
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1.5 Mile Run - 16:11 |
| Push Ups - 14 Reps (Maximum repetitions with no time constraint and no rest during this phase of the test) |
| Vertical Jump - 14.5 inches |
| Sit-Up - 23 reps (One Minute) |
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| NOTE: 300 Meter is not part of the SFO entrance |
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| SFO Exit / LEO Entrance: |
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1.5 Mile Run - 15:37 |
| Push Ups - 16 Reps (Maximum repetitions with no time constraint and no rest during this phase of the test) |
| Vertical Jump-15 inches |
| Sit-Up-25 reps (One Minute) |
| 300 Meter 70 seconds |
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| LEO Exit: |
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Vertical Jump - 17.5 inches |
| Sit-Up - 29 Reps in one minute |
| 300 Meter - 64 seconds |
| Push ups - 21 (Maximum repetitions with no time constrant and no rest during this phase of the test) |
| 1.5 Mile Run - 14:46 |
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1. Warm up for 3 minutes; perform the vertical jump test and rest for two minutes.
2. Perform the one minute sit up test and rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Perform the 300 meter run, then rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Perform the maximum push up test, then rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Do the cardio-warm up for 2 to three minutes, then perform the 1.5 mile run and cardio-cool down for 5 minutes. |
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| POST does not provide insurance benefits to students attending the Satellite Academies. Students are expected to provide their own insurance protection for injuries that may occur while participating in any basic training program. |
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Students will be required to maintain a high academic standard through frequent tests and quizzes. Failure to meet the minimum academic requirements will result in expulsion from the Academy.
Go to the application process page |
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| Unless you have the full version (purchase required) you cannot save your entered information. Once you close the application all changes are lost. It is recommended you print out each page individually once completed. Any additional supporting explanations can typed on a word processor program. Ensure that your full name (as it appears on the original application), social security number, and date of application appear on the top of each page.
The PDF file is in the Adobe Acrobat format. You will need the free program to view this file. The program can be downloaded at Adobe Web Site.
The PDF version of the application expires every six months. Visit this web site to get the current application. Expired applications will not be accepted.
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