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Public Safety Employment Process
Where To Work? Where to Work?
You must decide for yourself…1. Professional Goals2. Level of Law Enforcement (Local, State, Federal)3. Size of Agency (Small town, Big City)4. Area of the Country
Public Safety Employment Process
Where to Work?
RequirementsTo Apply
Standards you MUST meet to apply• Minimum Age• U.S. Citizen• Valid Driver’s License• Minimum Education• No Felony Convictions
Requirements to Apply
Public Safety Employment Process
Where to Work?
RequirementsTo Apply
Job Application
Basic information about the applicant1. Who you are?2. Background information
3. Must be filled out completely4. False Information (grounds for)
a. Dismissed from processb. Fired (if hired)c. Criminal charges
Job Application
Public Safety Employment Process
Where to Work?
RequirementsTo Apply
Job Application
EntranceExam
Designed to test….Basic Skills and Aptitudes
Does not test….Police Knowledge
Will eliminate….Applicants who lack basic
skills needed to be a police officerResults of the test…
Roster of Applicants
Entrance Exam
Public Safety Employment Process
Where to Work?
RequirementsTo Apply
Job Application
EntranceExam
Physical Agility
Test
Physical Fitness Test Applicants must meet minimum standards in select exercisesObstacle Course (similar to Military) Applicants must complete the course in specific time limitsDesigned to evaluate…. Physical Conditions Coordination Speed of movement Strength
Physical Agility Test
Public Safety Employment Process
• Can only ask applicants to do what the LEAST qualified officer can do
• “Fence” rule
Where to Work?
RequirementsTo Apply
Job Application
EntranceExam
Physical Agility
Test
Interview
Background Investigation Will BeginDetails of the background investigation
Facts about the departmentNumber of openingsSalary, benefits, responsibilities
What are we looking at?AppearanceInterest in jobCommunication skills
Interview
Public Safety Employment Process
Where to Work?
RequirementsTo Apply
Job Application
EntranceExam
Physical Agility
Test
InterviewBackgroundInvestigation
Verify Information On The Application
Check….Driving Record Personal ReferencesCriminal Record Current/Past EmployerMilitary Record NeighborsFinancial Status FamilyEducation Others
Background Investigation
Public Safety Employment Process
• Gives us a complete picture of the applicant!!!
Where to Work?
RequirementsTo Apply
Job Application
EntranceExam
Physical Agility
Test
InterviewBackgroundInvestigation
Oral Review Board
Consist of… At least three members of the departmentPanel format….Use of specific, standardized questionsAll candidates asked the same questionsRated on their response
Oral Review Board
Public Safety Employment Process
Designed to see how yourespond under stress!!
Where to Work?
RequirementsTo Apply
Job Application
EntranceExam
Physical Agility
Test
InterviewBackgroundInvestigation
Oral Review Board
Polygraph
Polygraph means “many writings”Three main sections of the polygraph
PneumographMeasures respiration and depth of breathing
GalvanographMeasures changes in the skins electrical resistance
Cardiograph Measures blood pressure and pulse rate
Polygraph
Public Safety Employment Process
When we are under stress, ourbodies undergo Physiological Changes:• Sweating• Increased Heart Rate• Increased Respirations
Polygraph records these changes!!!
Where to Work?
RequirementsTo Apply
Job Application
EntranceExam
Physical Agility
Test
InterviewBackgroundInvestigation
Oral Review Board
Polygraph
PsychologicalExam
Can only be required if offering a jobDetermine emotional status related to the careerMeasure personality dimensions:
Anxiety, sociability, personal adjustment, social adjustment
Screen out candidates who havemaladjusted or problem personalities
Psychological Exam
Public Safety Employment Process
Evaluate personality structure and determine whether recruits have any disorders that would adversely affect their functioning
Pass/Fail Three ratings: Poor-Fair-Good
Good is the “Pass” rating
Where to Work?
RequirementsTo Apply
Job Application
EntranceExam
Physical Agility
Test
InterviewBackgroundInvestigation
Oral Review Board
Polygraph
PsychologicalExam
Medical ExamDrug Screen
Can only be required if offering a jobPrimary focus
VisionHearingCardiovascular-respiratory system
Emphasis on current health care“Medically” fit
Medical Exam & Drug Screen
Public Safety Employment Process
Drug Test
AlcoholIllegal DrugsPrescription Drugs
Omnibus Civil Rights Act (1964)• Prohibits discrimination in
private sector
Equal Employment Opportunity Act (1972)• Prohibits discrimination
• In private or public sector• Local, state, or federal
employment
1990-Americans with Disabilities Act• Prohibits discrimination based
on a disability
Legal Guidelines in Hiring
Purpose of the Hiring Process?
To Find the “Best Qualified”
Applicants
