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[vflores915]

Does anyone have any tips to passing the San Diego Sheriff's written exam? I have passed other law enforcement Erie exams, but I want to go into the Sheriff department, I failed it 6 months ago... Or study guides

[BoJackUSMC]

I took San Diego Sheriff's Department test last year and I passed the test.
You should study SAT study guide exam. SDSD written test consist of spelling, vocabulary, and reading. I think you should have to score higher than 48 T score for SDSD. It is not that difficult to get 50 T score.

[fal_762x51]

I took it also and passed. If you want to study, follow Bojack's advice.

[Spoilerv2]

Here's a pretest you can see the basic structure of the POST test. Follow the previous advice.

http://lib.post.ca.gov/publications/poWrittenPracticeTest.pdf

[Just-in]

POST tests are pretty straight forward. I passed my first in the 50's, my last one I took was a 60.7 T score. Reading helps and try to expand your vocabulary the cloze test is not hard unless you over think it. Try reading some books. None in particular just something you enjoy to build your vocabulary, as well as become more familiar with punctuation. I'm not a big reader actually, I don't read for fun at all however reading in my English classes I noticed helped my score the second test I took. Between the time frame is read four books and written quite a few essays.

[vflores915]

Awesome, great tips guys...I will get on it ASAP

[Diskrete]

I passed a few years back, it may have changed, however it was pretty straightforward and did remind me of taking the Sat's before college. Be detail oriented in the reading section, you want to answer those questions as some are usually multiple points. If its possible, read the questions first then scan the reading section for the answer and fully understand what it means before answering.

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[gilbert619]

I passed it recently, its just like any other test. Most the questions are straight forward but there is enough difficult questions to fail. It was a 4 part test that consisted of spelling, vocabulary and reading comprehension. Along with a fill in the blank portion, which I found (and the people I talk too) to be the most difficult part. You have to read three paragraphs with 40 words missing, those words have a certain number of characters needed specifically. Good Luck!

[vflores915]

Well, thanks for the tips guys....I just got back from taking the San Diego Sheriff's test.... Now I just need to wait for the results

[TapRackBang]

vflores915 a couple of suggestions if I may;

I went in for my Background check orientation for SDSD around the time you started this thread. If you do well on the test and are called in for orientation the background paperwork will require that you divulge many details/memories about your life that you may have forgotten or even suppressed. If you put it in the packet REMEMBER exactly what you wrote, because if you make it to the background check process they will ask you, and compare you answers not only to what they were able to dig up, but also to what you wrote. This was the biggest obstacle for me because I had purposefully forgotten about some things i've done. Also, be patient filling out the packet, take your time and do not skimp on the answers. If you'd like specifics on the types of questions on the packet feel free to PM me and i'll help as much as I can.

[sbsdexp1]

When I started testing I bought a book at barnes n noble called, " passing the police test for dummies." it helped me up my score. I didn't have a problem passing, just wanted to get a better score to look better.

[POLICESTATE]

When I started testing I bought a book at barnes n noble called, " passing the police test for dummies." it helped me up my score. I didn't have a problem passing, just wanted to get a better score to look better.

I would check on Amazon for used versions, will save you a lot of $$

[vflores915]

vflores915 a couple of suggestions if I may;

I went in for my Background check orientation for SDSD around the time you started this thread. If you do well on the test and are called in for orientation the background paperwork will require that you divulge many details/memories about your life that you may have forgotten or even suppressed. If you put it in the packet REMEMBER exactly what you wrote, because if you make it to the background check process they will ask you, and compare you answers not only to what they were able to dig up, but also to what you wrote. This was the biggest obstacle for me because I had purposefully forgotten about some things i've done. Also, be patient filling out the packet, take your time and do not skimp on the answers. If you'd like specifics on the types of questions on the packet feel free to PM me and i'll help as much as I can.

Thanks for the tips....I might pm you later...

[Che762x39]

JMHO ..

But if you can not pass a LEO written test maybe you should be in another job. My friend's daughter can not pass it and I found out it is written on a 9th grade level. Actually most college students are two years behind where they should be. In police work, you will be writing a lot. Just FYI

[vflores915]

I understand....as an Infantry Marine of 12 years, with numerous combat tours, CQB, PSD, and other instructor duties, LEO is where I can use my skills...I am positive that my expertise may be beneficial to any department... At least I can say that I have better qualifications than a college "english major" with a piece of paper saying he can write!
Who would you rather have your back? Me, who has been there and done as a combat vet, or someone who believes that Call of Duty during his or her college career gave them a good understanding of what they will be facing? Can you answer that question truthfully... I am good at what I do...besides, spell check, and grammar check for APA can help with my writing....that's easy! Not hesitating under fire, or having the courage to run towards gun shots....not going to learn that in any classroom... Just FYI