The S.E.D. selection process consists of shooting skills,
physical conditioning assessment, background investigation,
interview and a high stress basic tactical training academy. As part
of the S.E.D., the exact nature of each task is unknown. The
selection process attempts to identify the right person for the
right job. Individuals form a foundation upon which training
can be built, through life experience.
The department's Basic S.W.A.T. Academy is a high-stress academy.
The misunderstanding of this stress phase of the
assessment/selection process results from the fact that, on the
surface, it appears to be little more than a test of physical
strength and stamina. It consists of an initial phase that has
a break down period where all candidates will reach a common level
of physical exhaustion. This stress produces individual reaction as
the stress is facilitated by physical fatigue. A clear assessment
can then be made of individuals emotional reaction to increased
demands.
The physical exhaustion will discriminate between those who have
character, real determination, self-discipline and self-sacrifice,
and those who do not. Most candidates at the point of exhaustion
will look for excuses to quit and will slow down or begin to hope
they injure themselves. Some will fabricate injuries in order to
rationalize their withdrawing from the stressors. Others will have
the sense of purpose, the courage, the self-discipline, the sheer
will, the guts to reach down deep inside for that intangible trait
that enables them to carry on.
S.E.D. is looking for students that can say, "I gave it my best ...
I applied my full value and total effort to what I did and I have no
regrets."
We hope the candidates find and use the inner strength that they
never knew existed. We want the person that likes overcoming
fear while doing something difficult. These strengths will save
their lives during times of extreme stress. We teach them not to
give up on themselves. "When the going gets tough the tough gets
going".
The main purpose of the academy is to train and develop deputies to
become future S.E.D. team members. However, the bulk of the
academy is made up of students from different agencies including the
El Cajon Police Department, National City Police Department,
Escondido Police Department, Chula Vista Police Department, U.S.
Navy, U.S. Marines, U.S. Army, Army National Guard, U.S. Coast
Guard, I.N.S., U.S. Customs, U.S. Border Patrol, Department of
Justice, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, Federal Bureau of
Investigation and the U.S. Marshal's Office.
If you are a law enforcement officer or a member of the U.S. Armed
Services and are interested in attending the San Diego Sheriff's
Department Basic S.W.A.T. Academy.
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