Prescreen of Application for Minimum
Qualifications
This is done electronically and you will be mailed an
invitation to test if you qualify. |
Meets Qualifications
Applicant will be invited to take the written
test. |
Does Not Meet Qualifications
Applicant will be notified of the reason(s) they do not
meet qualifications. |
Physical Fitness Test
This test consists of push-ups in one minute,
sit-ups in one minute, and a 1.5 mile run. Passing
scores for this test are 29 push-ups or
more; 31 sit-ups or more and the run in under 15
minutes and 20 seconds. The applicant must achieve
passing scores on each exercise to move to the next step
in the process. |
Pass All Exercises
Applicant will be scheduled for an oral board interview.
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Does Not Pass One or More Exercises
Applicant will be told when they are eligible to begin
the Hiring process again. If they don't pass one or
more of the exercises, they have to start the Hiring process
over from the beginning.
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Written Test
Applicant will be asked to complete a 100 question,
multiple-choice exam, which takes approximately two
hours. Applicant must receive a score of 70% or better
to continue in the process. |
Pass with 70% or Better
Applicant will be notified of their score upon
completion of the exam and then scheduled for a physical
fitness test. The test will usually take place within
the week of the written exam. |
Score Below 70%
Applicant will be given their score and then advised of
the next test date they would be eligible to test again.
The applicant is encouraged to attend our Police Officer
Recruit Workshop. |
Selection Interview
This is a structured job interview conducted by
two officers. The officers score the answer to each
question. Receive a total score of 70% or better on the
entire interview to continue the process. |
Pass with 70% or Better
The applicant will be notified of their score
upon completion of the interview. This places the
applicant on an eligibility list, which is valid for one
year from the date of the written exam. The applicant is
then scheduled for a background interview. |
Score Below 70%
The applicant is notified they did not pass the interview
and encouraged to start the process over on a future
test date. |
Background Investigation
This phase includes: Interview with an officer;
polygraph exam; all information is verified through
criminal history checks, employer checks, personal references
and credit checks.
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Acceptable
The file is sent to the Hiring Board for
review. |
Disqualified
Applicant will be notified by letter and will be given a
time frame needed before they will be able to retest
with this department. |
Human Resources Hiring Review Board
The board consists of a Sergeant,
Lieutenant and Commander.
Each person will have a recommendation on each applicant
with final approval being held by the Human Resources
Commander. |
Acceptable
Applicant will be placed in an acceptable category and
will be considered when filling the next Academy
positions. Applicant will be notified by letter. |
Unacceptable
Applicant will be notified by letter and will be given a
time frame needed before they will be able to retest
with this department. |
Second Physical Fitness Test
This test consists of push-ups in one minute,
sit-ups in one minute, and a 1.5 mile run. Passing
scores for this test are 21 push-ups or
more; 29 sit-ups or more and the run in under 14
minutes and 46 seconds. The applicant must achieve
passing scores on each exercise to move to the next step
in the process. |
Pass All Exercises
Applicant will be scheduled for an oral board interview. |
Does Not Pass One or More Exercises
Applicant will be told when they are eligible to begin
the Hiring process again. If they don't pass one or
more of the exercises, they have to start the Hiring process
over from the beginning. |
Conditional Offer of Employment
If an applicant is found acceptable through the
Hiring Board, they may be offered a conditional offer of
employment. The Recruit Officer position is contingent
upon the applicant passing both the medical and
psychological exams. |
Pass Both Exams
Applicant will be given a start date and an Academy
date. |
Not Pass One or Both Exams
Applicant will be notified by letter of the results of
the exams. Applicant will have to wait at least one year
from the time they were notified to start the process
again. |