Applications
What is the first step where applicants fill out basic personal info?
What is the short application?
What test measures reading, writing, and thinking skills?
The written test.
What process checks criminal history and past behavior?
The background investigation.
What step involves answering questions face-to-face?
The oral interview.
What is the 6-month trial period for new officers called?
The probation period.
Which application asks for job history, references, and detailed info?
What is the detailed application?
Which test checks strength, endurance, and fitness?
The physical ability test.
What test checks emotional stability and mental fitness?
Psychological testing.
Where recruits learn laws, procedures, and skills?
The police academy.
What happens if an officer fails probation?
They may be fired or retrained.
Why do departments require detailed applications?
To learn about an applicant’s background and qualifications.
What exam ensures candidates are physically healthy?
The medical examination.
Why is background investigation important?
To ensure trustworthiness and good character.
Why is the oral interview important?
To assess communication and professionalism.
Why do departments use probation periods?
To evaluate real job performance.
Name ONE thing that could disqualify someone during applications.
Lying, criminal history, false information, etc.
Why must officers pass physical tests?
To ensure they can safely perform job duties.
Name ONE thing investigators check.
Criminal record, work history, references, etc.
Name ONE thing taught in the academy.
Laws, defensive tactics, report writing, etc.
What is the LAST step in the hiring process?
The probation period.
Which application comes FIRST: short or detailed?
The short application.
Which usually comes first: written test or physical test?
The written test.
Which happens first: psychological testing or background investigation?
Background investigation.
Which comes first: academy or interview?
The oral interview.
True or False: Officers are fully permanent before probation ends.
False.