Testing Procedures

Sworn Officer Applicant Testing & Process Phases

Individuals applying for a position as a sworn officer of this department must be able to demonstrate physical, mental and interview skills. In addition, individuals must successfully complete a thorough background investigation including (verification of qualifying credentials, criminal records, personal references and credit history), physical examination, psychological examination and truth-verification examination. All phases of the process are administered, scored, evaluated and interpreted in a uniform manner within the classification. All selection process phases for a law enforcement officer are job-related and considered in accordance with requirements, responsibilities, duties and training academy requirements. The testing types and phases of the sworn officer applicant process are outlined as follows:

• Completion of a Pre-Application Form and Application of Credential Credits
• Physical Agility (Indiana Law Enforcement Academy EXIT Standards)
• Written Exam
• Completion of Formal Application
• Oral Staff Interview
• Background Investigation
• Oral Executive Staff Interview
• Conditional Offer
• Medical and Psychological Examination

Civilian Applicant Testing & Process Phases

Individuals applying for a position as a civilian of this department must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform job-specific tasks, mental testing and interview skills. In addition, individuals must successfully complete a thorough background investigation and drug screen. All selection process phases for a civilian are job-related and considered in accordance with requirements, responsibilities and duties. The testing types and phases of the civilian applicant process are outlined as follows:

• Completion of Pre-Application Form and Application of Credential Credits
• Written Exam
• Applicable Task-Oriented Examination (i.e. computer skills, data manipulation)
• Oral Staff Interview
• Background Investigation
• Conditional Offer
• Drug Screening