If you're aspiring to become an Officer of the California Highway Patrol and this video doesn't give you goose bumps; you need to ask yourself if this is really what you want.
They are using side handle batons. PR-24 was a brand that used to make side handle batons (dont know if they still do). Anyway, every cadet must be fully proficient in its use. The cadets train with the ASP also and have the option to carry it later on during training.
I passed the QAP 5 months ago with a 85. I have very little background history for them to go over. Still NO CALL!!!!!! I got everything ready for them, they just need to call me and get this thing rolling.
I passed my QAP, so I'm only at step three of a very long process, but I can tell you this much. Buy a book to prepare for the written. If you pass the written and get to the physical, wear no jewelry and cover any tattoos, stand out in no way possible and do exactly as your told, including showing up at least 20 mins early. Go on a ride-a-long once you pass your written and go to the seminars at least for the QAP. The QAP is exactly as the seminar describes it to be.
100 push ups? I use to be in such great shape and was never able to accomplish 100 push ups, most i ever did was 45. I couldn't imagine doing 100. Thanks for serving and protecting us!
All the best for the current cadets classes. To all the CHP Officers....have a good and safety work. Hoorah for the CHP ! Best regards from Germany, Dominik
i was an explorer for post 801 inland division san bernardino...i was one of the first 8 explorers to be stationed at a state division building....good luck to you explorer cadet...what rank are you and what area are you from...???
I applied back in February but my background investigator said she won't be able to get me in until Feb. of 2010. So I'm pretty much done with the hard stuff: Written test & QAP...just have to finish my background investigation. I've never been in the military but I think my bachelor's degree helped out substantially to get me this far. Some advice for others after you pass your written: Study the CHP website extensively for your QAP. Know they do more than just cut tickets, lol.
@ElBonefacio hey just to know... im going to graduate this year form high school and i want to be a high way patrol but i dont know what do i need or what do i have to do if you can give me some options ill be glad ... thanks
i had gotten to visit the academy back in 2001 during the western regional explorer conference... my post had only come in first for the tug of war competition,which was pretty shameful to say the least,but it was an awsome experience and a privlage to be on the same grounds where so many men and women earn their right to that shield on their chest...
remember, the age limit is 21-35 so if you don't get in the first time keep trying, most Sheriff's Deputies and Police Officers will tell you not to put your eggs in one basket but if you want to get into the CHP, concentrate on that.
@wdwsurfer Hi, I have a qestion, what if I am 23 did not go to the mlitary but got my B.S. in Sociology Law and Society this past june 2010. What recommendations would you have for me. Right now the testing is suspended until further notice but will wait until it opens up again Thank you.
I've been working on all that. Hey, you got a crystal ball on how long after my psych interview they might send an invite? It's the last thing I have to do and I'm wondering if they still might have me lined up for dec. class or maybe not till march? How much notice did they give you before your first academy day? would appreciate any info you might be able to share.
Great, wish I could be doing the same right now, but i still havent been called by the BI. How long did it take for your BI to call you after you found out you passed the QAP?
*sigh* One more year... I'm getting very nervous. I've been an outstanding explorer, and I've decided I want to do CHP but I'm very nervous about the physical stuff. I get exhausted and sick from doing only like, 1/2 a mile / 50 pushups / 50 situps... Getting real nervous. Also - What song is this? I keep hearing it..
hey im going to graduate this year form high school and ill like to be a highway patrol but i dont know what i need or what do i have to do if someone can giveme some options or some answer ill be glad ..... thanks alot
question when i was in high school i was already 18 and i got pulled over with out a license, can that affect me, im trying to become a CHP also a J Walking ticket but that it
Your best bet is gonna be to talk to a recruiter and get their take. Don't be embarrassed to ask the recruiters whatever questions you have. Those guys tend to be the friendliest you'll ever encounter in the department (especially as a potential applicant.) 1-888-4ACHPJOB A felony can be dropped completely through expungement, however you'll need to talk with an attorney about the process. Your felony can also be dropped to a misdemeanor if expungement cannot be granted (by a judge.)
www.chp.ca.gov/chp-careers/explorer Heres all you need to know. Good luck. I just became an explorer about a month and a half ago. Best decision of my life thus far.
If you're aspiring to become an Officer of the California Highway Patrol and this video doesn't give you goose bumps; you need to ask yourself if this is really what you want.
Good luck. I was hoping for Aug. but my backround started early June and I haven't heard anything yet. lol, they love to keep you waiting. XD
I just finished week 2 and it is the hardest thing i have ever done. But I cannot wait for week 3.
I'm going through the process as well... hope to see you there!
They are using side handle batons. PR-24 was a brand that used to make side handle batons (dont know if they still do). Anyway, every cadet must be fully proficient in its use. The cadets train with the ASP also and have the option to carry it later on during training.
I passed the QAP 5 months ago with a 85. I have very little background history for them to go over. Still NO CALL!!!!!! I got everything ready for them, they just need to call me and get this thing rolling.
Calhills
same here. But with budget cuts, am guessing we might get pushed back to summer.
I passed my QAP, so I'm only at step three of a very long process, but I can tell you this much. Buy a book to prepare for the written. If you pass the written and get to the physical, wear no jewelry and cover any tattoos, stand out in no way possible and do exactly as your told, including showing up at least 20 mins early. Go on a ride-a-long once you pass your written and go to the seminars at least for the QAP. The QAP is exactly as the seminar describes it to be.
100 push ups? I use to be in such great shape and was never able to accomplish 100 push ups, most i ever did was 45. I couldn't imagine doing 100. Thanks for serving and protecting us!
The song is "The Ecstasy of Gold" by Ennio Morricone, it's from "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" and is also the intro music to Metallica concerts.
This video is seriously motivating. Hope you put the rest up so I can see what to expect in the academy. That is, if I am lucky enough to be invited.
All the best for the current cadets classes.
To all the CHP Officers....have a good and safety work.
Hoorah for the CHP !
Best regards from Germany,
Dominik
Is the CHP written test the POST entery level test battery? Because that's the one I took when I applied with the Santa Ana PD.
i was an explorer for post 801 inland division san bernardino...i was one of the first 8 explorers to be stationed at a state division building....good luck to you explorer cadet...what rank are you and what area are you from...???
I applied back in February but my background investigator said she won't be able to get me in until Feb. of 2010. So I'm pretty much done with the hard stuff: Written test & QAP...just have to finish my background investigation.
I've never been in the military but I think my bachelor's degree helped out substantially to get me this far.
Some advice for others after you pass your written: Study the CHP website extensively for your QAP. Know they do more than just cut tickets, lol.
@ElBonefacio hey just to know... im going to graduate this year form high school and i want to be a high way patrol but i dont know what do i need or what do i have to do if you can give me some options ill be glad ... thanks
i had gotten to visit the academy back in 2001 during the western regional explorer conference... my post had only come in first for the tug of war competition,which was pretty shameful to say the least,but it was an awsome experience and a privlage to be on the same grounds where so many men and women earn their right to that shield on their chest...
@ElBonefacio When did you graduated froem CHP Academy?
remember, the age limit is 21-35 so if you don't get in the first time keep trying, most Sheriff's Deputies and Police Officers will tell you not to put your eggs in one basket but if you want to get into the CHP, concentrate on that.
I wonder if the academy is difficult? I'm thinking about applying.
Im trying to be a CHP officer as well. . . any advice, im 20 and want to get the ball rolling i already applied online to be a cadet.
This video makes me so proud to be a CHP explorer!
@ElBonefacio Just curious as to when my 2 year window close. Is it from the date I first applied, or from when I was conditionally hired? Thanks
@wdwsurfer
Hi, I have a qestion, what if I am 23 did not go to the mlitary but got my B.S. in Sociology Law and Society this past june 2010. What recommendations would you have for me. Right now the testing is suspended until further notice but will wait until it opens up again Thank you.
hey, im 17 and i want to get into the CHP. do you think i would have a better chance of getting into the acadamey if i enlisted in the military?
This looks great, Im 19 and working on my AA but once I turn 21 im going to the academy.
@ElBonefacio So then waht happends if I don't work out, I want to go but I have no time to work out I can berly do 3 push ups.
you gotta be confident!
looks good! when's it gonna be done? where will i be able to see it? (i graduated in that class)
I've been working on all that. Hey, you got a crystal ball on how long after my psych interview they might send an invite? It's the last thing I have to do and I'm wondering if they still might have me lined up for dec. class or maybe not till march? How much notice did they give you before your first academy day? would appreciate any info you might be able to share.
Great, wish I could be doing the same right now, but i still havent been called by the BI. How long did it take for your BI to call you after you found out you passed the QAP?
*sigh* One more year... I'm getting very nervous.
I've been an outstanding explorer, and I've decided I want to do CHP but I'm very nervous about the physical stuff. I get exhausted and sick from doing only like, 1/2 a mile / 50 pushups / 50 situps... Getting real nervous.
Also - What song is this? I keep hearing it..
I love the background music from the Big Gundown .............
my cousin graduated from the academy today.
Is the DVD out ?
If yes where can I buy it ?
hey im going to graduate this year form high school and ill like to be a highway patrol but i dont know what i need or what do i have to do if someone can giveme some options or some answer ill be glad ..... thanks alot
How hard is the physical part at the academy? I'm currently an explorer waiting for my time to apply.
you go on patrol 10 days after graduation, your with a TO for about 3 months then your on your own....this isn't the Sheriffs Department
anybody know when the next class after Aug. 9th starts?
Awesome, just awesome.
I would just call, couldn't hurt.
question when i was in high school i was already 18 and i got pulled over with out a license, can that affect me, im trying to become a CHP also a J Walking ticket but that it
@ElBonefacio that sure helped a lot ima start doing that now cause i also want be a CHP
this class started of with 167 only 108 graudated holy crap...im scared i get booted out if i go there
God Bless our "Highway Heroe's"
I miss Broderick Crawford. Probably none of these young cadets know who he is. Good luck to all the cadets.
Your best bet is gonna be to talk to a recruiter and get their take. Don't be embarrassed to ask the recruiters whatever questions you have. Those guys tend to be the friendliest you'll ever encounter in the department (especially as a potential applicant.) 1-888-4ACHPJOB
A felony can be dropped completely through expungement, however you'll need to talk with an attorney about the process. Your felony can also be dropped to a misdemeanor if expungement cannot be granted (by a judge.)
1:03 That Smokey Bear!
Whats the CHP explorers. How would you become one?
www.chp.ca.gov/chp-careers/explorer
Heres all you need to know. Good luck. I just became an explorer about a month and a half ago. Best decision of my life thus far.
If you have any felony convictions, I'm sorry, but you won't get in.
16 til youre 21
@rworen83 HEY MAN JOIN THE CHP EXPLORERS. IT HELPS YOU OUT ALOT.
@rworen83 HEY MAN JOIN THE CHP EXPLORERS. IT HELPS YOU OUT ALOT.