Selection Process

The selection process for the position of police officer is an extremely detailed, intricate and lengthy process. The length of the process is dependent on the number of applicants involved. The projected duration of the process will be approximately
six months from the date of the physical agility/ability test.

The selection process consists of:

Video Entrance Exam - This test is administered by the Department of Human Resources. This is a four section test. The applicant must answer multiple choice questions based on information given during a mock video roll call and several mock video scenarios. This is a pass/fail test. Applicants must pass this test to be considered for further employment.

Physical Agility/Physical Abilities Test
Background Investigation
The most time consuming portion of the hiring process. Applicants complete a lengthy Supplemental Information Packet. Internal Affairs conducts a thorough background investigation on each applicant.
Screening of Applicant File
Based on qualifications and the information provided in the background, qualified applicants are scheduled for an interview.

Interview Board
Applicants are scheduled for a structured interview before an Interview Board.
Conditional Offer of Employment
The applicants selected are given a conditional job offer contingent on passing the psychological test, polygraph, medical screening, and drug test.

Pre-polygraph interview
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Examination
Medical Examination
Drug Screening

Applicants will be notified by mail of their success or failure of each step, with the exception of the physical agility/ability test.