THE
TESTING PROCESS
Employment
Application
Your process will begin by turning in a complete and
signed employment application on the day of the test.
Written
Examination (Entry Level Only)
The written examination is a multiple-choice, general
knowledge test that will evaluate the skills necessary
to become a Whittier police officer. Prior knowledge of
law enforcement is not required to pass the examination.
Please allow up to three hours to complete the
examination (one-half hour of instruction, two and
one-half hours of examination). The examination will
evaluate basic spelling, judgment, interpersonal skills,
vocabulary, comparison, analogy, and report writing.
Physical Agility Test (Entry
Level Only)
The physical agility test consists of five
pass/fail events, all of which must be successfully
completed in the allotted time to pass the physical
agility test.
| Obstacle
Course: |
Run
a 99 yard obstacle course consisting of several
sharp turns, a number of curb height obstacles,
and a 34 inch high obstacle that must be vaulted
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| Body
Drag: |
165-pound
dummy drag 32 feet.
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| Chain
Link Fence: |
Run
5 yards to a 6 foot chain link fence, climb over
fence, continue running another 25 yards
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| Solid
Fence Climb: |
Run
5 yards to a 6 foot solid fence, climb over
fence, continue running another 25 yards
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| Long
Pursuit: |
500-yard
run.
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Oral
Board Interview
You will be asked questions by a panel of Whittier
Police Department personnel to assess your
communication, reasoning, and decision-making skills.
Selected
candidates who successfully pass the written, physical
agility, and oral interview will be scheduled for the
following procedures. Advancement in the hiring process
is contingent on passing each step.
Pre-Background
Interview
/ Assessment
During this interview, important background
documentation will be collected and your fingerprints
will be taken. A preliminary assessment of your
background suitability will also be conducted.
Background
Investigation
You will attend an interview with a background
investigator, who will then conduct a thorough
investigation of your background. The background
investigator will contact people who know you, such as
previous employers, relatives, and references, in an
effort to verify relevant information about you. Your
credit status, driving record, and criminal history will
also be explored. All information you provide will be
maintained with the strictest confidentiality. The
Whittier Police Department utilizes the POST
Personal History Statement form.
Executive
Interview
You will be interviewed by the Chief of Police to
discuss your background as well as suitability for
continuing the process.
Polygraph
Examination
You will attend an appointment with a polygraph
examiner, during which you will be connected to a
polygraph (lie detector). The examiner will determine
the truthfulness of your responses to questions
involving your application information, personal
associates, previous employment, substance use, economic
status, driving record, gambling habits, and criminal
behavior. Before your test, the procedure will be
completely explained and you will have the opportunity
to ask questions. Every effort will be made to ensure
you are comfortable and ready to proceed with the
examination.
Psychological
Evaluation
The psychological evaluation will be given to candidates
who have been offered employment, with their employment
contingent on passing the evaluation. You will meet with
a psychologist chosen by the City of Whittier, who will
assess your psychological suitability for police work.
The procedure will be thoroughly explained before the
evaluation.
Medical
Examination
The medical examination will be given to candidates who
have been offered employment, with their employment
contingent on passing the examination. You will be
examined by a physician chosen by the City of Whittier,
who will determine if you meet the medical requirements
to become a Whittier police officer.
Appointment
Final determination of appointment is made by the Chief
of Police, upon satisfactory completion of all the above
procedures.
After your appointment, you will be sponsored to attend
a POST approved police academy in the Los Angeles or
Orange County area. Learn
more about the police academy...
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