Police Officer Selection Process – Advice on How to Survive

The police selection process can be divided into the following stages:

Application form

The selection process begins with the applicationform that asks details of the candidate. The candidates should complete the application form completely without leaving any question unanswered. Resumes, unless asked for, are generally not accepted and completing all the information in the form is very important as failing to do so may result in rejection of our application.

Candidates should disclose anything relevant in reference  to their past and marital status and dependents. If you have queries about the application form,  you should contact the recruiting department. Additional information about physical characteristics, like contact lens, should be mentioned in the form. The application form can be downloaded from the agency’s official website and you can send it back either through mail or completing an online application form and submitting it electronically.

Police Written Exam

Moreover, the police civil service exam, usually the next phase, consists of eight major categories:

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Vocabulary
  • Report Writing
  • Directional Orientation
  • Spelling
  • Grammar
  • Communication

Sometimes, sample test questions are available on the official police website. If not, you can usually get a police exam study guide either online or via your local bookstore. Candidates can also get a better idea of the examination through access courses and additional help. An access course will help the candidates to learn about the career in police, developing core skills, developing skills in research, writing, numeracy, and analytical judgments.

Fitness assessment

Once you pass the entrance examination you should try following a police specific workout program that will help develop the three main fitness categories in which you’ll be evaluated. The fitness assessment will be strictly based on measuring your strength & endurance, aerobic capacity, and anaerobic power. The body mass index of the candidates may also be recorded.

Oral Board Interview

The fitness test is followed up by  the police oral board interview and is typically administered by a panel of current or retired police officers. If you pass the oral interview, you can proceed to the psych test. Preparation is very important to pass the interview as the interview itself will cover a wide range of subjects. The attitude, commitment, and other skills of the candidate are also tested by the panel.  During the interview, you will be questioned about your views on various issues which will test your abilities to remain impartial as an officer. That’s why I suggest downloading the top 100 most commonly asked police interview questions to prepare for the police oral exam.

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