Entry Level Recruit examination - Questions

[WeekendWarrior]

Thanks for the info on the oral exam. Here is one question I have: Regarding guns, I know they are a touchy subject, so is there a way I should bring up shooting experience, or does that make me look like a Rambo wanna-be? I dont want to come off sounding that way, but I feel like 1o years of shooting experience must be worth something. I dont want it to be negative, and I have a feeling that because this city I am applying for is so liberal I might want to leave that out. thoughts/opinions?

[Josh3239]

WeekendWarrior, I hope you don't mind me asking a question in your thread.

the above two are sometimes done on the same day. once you receive a passing score, you'll be notified of an oral examination......

So what dress is appropriate for the written exam? I understand that if you pass immediately after is the physical exam and they don't give you lockers or anything to change in. I wouldn't want to look like a bum by walking in there in sweatpants and a t-shirt.

[9mmepiphany]

Thanks for the info on the oral exam. Here is one question I have: Regarding guns, I know they are a touchy subject, so is there a way I should bring up shooting experience, or does that make me look like a Rambo wanna-be? I dont want to come off sounding that way, but I feel like 1o years of shooting experience must be worth something. I dont want it to be negative, and I have a feeling that because this city I am applying for is so liberal I might want to leave that out. thoughts/opinions?

not until you get into the academy...unless you were working with a youth or community group

[9mmepiphany]

WeekendWarrior, I hope you don't mind me asking a question in your thread.



So what dress is appropriate for the written exam? I understand that if you pass immediately after is the physical exam and they don't give you lockers or anything to change in. I wouldn't want to look like a bum by walking in there in sweatpants and a t-shirt.

that's how i saw applicants show up, unless you're planning to run, climb and drag stuff looking like a street ninja

[tom2]

there is no dress code for the written exam nor is anyone watching / taking notes on what you wear to the written to be "used" on you at a later time..

side note: there is usually a facility to change if you must dress up for the written and change for the physical agility...

WeekendWarrior, I hope you don't mind me asking a question in your thread.



So what dress is appropriate for the written exam? I understand that if you pass immediately after is the physical exam and they don't give you lockers or anything to change in. I wouldn't want to look like a bum by walking in there in sweatpants and a t-shirt.

[deadcoyote]

In our county they do the oral on a seperate day that the PAT so of course you should dress up in a suit.

[Fjold]

So I am making progress on my goal to become an LEO (police department, not sheriff). I have been invited to participate in the the entry level recruit examination process in one of my local cities. I will be doing 3 "tests" if I pass them subsequently.

The first test is a written/multiple choice test, the next is physical ability test (stuff like jump over a fence, etc.) and finally an interview round.

The written and multiple choice test will be in about 30 days. I know there is a math section, and to be honest its it's been awhilea while since I have done any math outside of a spreadsheet. What types of questions should I expect? Is it basic arithmatic, algebra, or geometry based? I want to review for the test to make sure I get as close to 100% correct as possible as I know a lot of people are interviewing.

Also, what are the other types of questions I can expect besides math? The description they sent me was extremely vague.

Please give me any advice you have for me!

Thanks!

-WW

WW

One of the LEOs here mentioned that proper spelling and grammar would be essential. I'm not trying to nitpick (I am a spelling weenie though) but you have made a spelling or grammar error or put in the worng word at least once in every post that you made in this thread.

Except for the one below:

"Speel" check? Double Doh!

[Bizcuits]

The most important portion of the written exam is the reading comp and writing. Math isn't valued as much as the ability to properly draft a report. Spelling and grammer will make or break your chances in law enforcement.

During your panel interview, remember to ask questions and if it isn't on your criminal or medical record it didn't happen.

Remember polygraph results won't be used against you, but getting scared and admitting you did something incredibly stupid will be used against you.

[Bizcuits]

Thanks for the info on the oral exam. Here is one question I have: Regarding guns, I know they are a touchy subject, so is there a way I should bring up shooting experience, or does that make me look like a Rambo wanna-be? I dont want to come off sounding that way, but I feel like 1o years of shooting experience must be worth something. I dont want it to be negative, and I have a feeling that because this city I am applying for is so liberal I might want to leave that out. thoughts/opinions?

Talking about your shooting experiences will sound stupid and paint you as a wannabe. Also try to realize most "good" cops will go their entire career without ever firing their gun. Being a good cop is about being able to gain voluntary compliance without the use of force. If you want to talk about something stick with your experience helping others. "I volunteered on a baseball team" or "I've always wanted to help the community". Etc....

Also remember you will be representing the department you are applying for, so dress accordingly. Even if you are just an applicant you are still representing that department. You are an example of their stalk. I'd recommend slacks, dress shoes and a nice collar shirt. If you don't have a suit, "every man should have at least one" then dress in the nice clothes you wear to your grandmothers, church or funerals.

[Samuelx]

"Speel" check? Double Doh!

It was "speel" and "cheek" and "needs"... it was done on porpoise...

Fwiw, that was probably the first time I've spelled "grammar" incorrectly in about 30 years... ("old timer's" is kicking in I guess...)

[WeekendWarrior]

WW

One of the LEOs here mentioned that proper spelling and grammar would be essential. I'm not trying to nitpick (I am a spelling weenie though) but you have made a spelling or grammar error or put in the worng word at least once in every post that you made in this thread.

Except for the one below:

internet chatter and my real writing abilities are two different animals. I am using an iphone keyboard that is 1 inch accross so I dont put all the necessary punctuation in and I miss spaces often. I was a philosophy major in college and all I did was write for four years so how I write on paper is different than how I write on my iphone. I will bring my writing A game to the exam.

[WeekendWarrior]

Talking about your shooting experiences will sound stupid and paint you as a wannabe. Also try to realize most "good" cops will go their entire career without ever firing their gun. Being a good cop is about being able to gain voluntary compliance without the use of force. If you want to talk about something stick with your experience helping others. "I volunteered on a baseball team" or "I've always wanted to help the community". Etc....

Also remember you will be representing the department you are applying for, so dress accordingly. Even if you are just an applicant you are still representing that department. You are an example of their stalk. I'd recommend slacks, dress shoes and a nice collar shirt. If you don't have a suit, "every man should have at least one" then dress in the nice clothes you wear to your grandmothers, church or funerals.

Im coming from a corporate background meaning I have more suits than I ever wanted to own. I will make sure to be 100% profesional at all aspects of the exam. I am facing off against a very large amount of candidates so I am going to need to outshine them all in some way or another.

[WeekendWarrior]

It was "speel" and "cheek" and "needs"... it was done on porpoise...

Fwiw, that was probably the first time I've spelled "grammar" incorrectly in about 30 years... ("old timer's" is kicking in I guess...)

Its hard to convey humor through the internet, and even harder to pick up on it sometimes!

[Samuelx]

Its hard to convey humor through the internet, and even harder to pick up on it sometimes!

It could also be that I'm just not that funny...

[SIK02SS]

The most important portion of the written exam is the reading comp and writing. Math isn't valued as much as the ability to properly draft a report. Spelling and grammer will make or break your chances in law enforcement.

During your panel interview, remember to ask questions and if it isn't on your criminal or medical record it didn't happen.

Remember polygraph results won't be used against you, but getting scared and admitting you did something incredibly stupid will be used against you.

I'm curious as to why polygraph results won't be used against you? I thought that was part of the "process", and therefore another pass/fail opportunity?

<--been seriously looking into CHP