The Academy Physical Agility WSTB Tests
South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (The Academy) provides entry level physical agility testing to applicants for law enforcement officers. The following Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) has been developed:
Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB): a. 99 yard obstacle course b. 32 foot body drag (165 lbs.) c. 6 foot chain link fence climb d. 6 foot solid wall climb e. 500 yard sprint f. 1.5 mile run (completed in 14 minutes or less)
The established qualifying score for most agencies is set at 320 as its minimum entry level requirement for the WSTB phase and a 14 minute maximum time for the 1.5 mile run. Tests are given rain or shine.
Except for the inclusion of a 1.5 mile run, the physical agility test otherwise mirrors the WSTB physical agility test standard required for graduation from a California POST accredited peace officer academy. The WSTB test is given at The Academy in San Jose.
Corrections Physical Agility:
South Bay conducts Physical Agility testing for employment in the field of Corrections, upon Agency request. The pre-employment test for Corrections includes:
a. 99 yard obstacle courseb. 32 foot body drag (165 lbs.)c. 165 lb. body liftd. 1.5 mile run (completed in 14 minutes or less)
To make a reservation for a Corrections test, choose any WSTB exam date and check the checkbox for Corrections.
Practice Sessions for the WSTB:
The Academy offers optional practice sessions for the WSTB. You will receive instruction and practice for the fence climb, obstacle course, body drag, 500 yard run and 1.5 mile run. Click here to view the WSTB practice schedule and sign up for a practice session.
Live Scan Fingerprinting:
Gold Touch Fingerprinting Services, a state licensed provider for the Department of Justice, will be available immediately before and after all Physical Agilities testing dates at the Evergreen Valley College (EVC) campus to complete the mandatory fingerprinting required of those law enforcement candidates who intend to enroll in one of South Bay's police academies. The cost is $75 (add 3% if paid with credit or debit card). Valid identification required.
Please contact Gold Touch Fingerprinting Services at (510) 367-5764 for more information.
Pre-employment Written Testing :
The POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) is required by most agencies in California. Click here for PELLETB info & test schedules.
Click here for a printable map to The Academy in San Jose.