Phase One: Online Application
Read and complete the online application for the Police Officer or Police Recruit Position. All forms must be completed, notarized, and signed prior to submitting.
Phase Two: Application Review
The Human Resources Department will review applications, which will then be referred to the recruiting Corporal for further review in consultation with the Records Manager.
Phase Three: Information Session, POST Test, Panel Interview, POPAT (Recruit Position Only)
Applicants will participate in the listed items above. Applicants who successfully complete all portions of this phase will receive a conditional offer of employment.
The Panel Interview will consist of a combination of a Human Resources Employee, the Records Manager and two other staff representatives at the discretion of the Chief.
*** Police Recruit applicants will complete the Police Officer Physical Abilities Test (POPAT). At this time, the POPAT will be waived for lateral candidates. ***
Phase Four: Background Investigation, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA), Psych/Medical Exams
Applicants will be expected to complete the following elements:
- Background investigations
- Computerized voice stress analysis test (CVSA)
- FMRT psychological and medical examinations
- Firearms qualification course (Minimum score of 80%)
Phase Five: Interview with Chief
After successfully completing all conditional offer requirements, applicants will be scheduled for a final interview with the chief of police. During this interview, you MAY receive a final offer of employment.
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Applicants will be notified, in writing, of their status throughout the application process.
On average, the application process for a civilian employee position takes between six to eight weeks to complete.
Applicants not selected during the job application process are not prohibited from re-applying for another position in a future process.
