I applied in-person. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Fresno Police Department (Fresno, CA) in Feb 2009
Interview
2 Interviews, First one with 2 training Officers and a Sergeant. Second one with a lieutenant and a captain. Must wear a suit and tie, look sharp. Bring briefcase or fancy leather portfolio. Have a minimum of 5 copies of your resume with cover letter and thank you letter. Think about each question briefly before speaking then answer clearly. Be professional. Check spelling.