Police Officer Test

When looking to fill a police officer position, it's important to make sure that the candidate has the skills necessary to do the job. A police officer skills test can help ensure that the candidate is a good fit for the position.

  • What is a police officer skills test?

    A police officer is a law official who ensures the community upholds the law and attempts to reduce crime and bring justice to anyone who breaks the law. They often investigate crimes and ensure everyone within their jurisdiction is safe.

    The police officer skills test is one way to identify candidates who have the essential skills to become police officers. The test includes multiple-choice questions around skills such as problem solving, spatial reasoning and situational judgement.

    The skills test can be used within the hiring process to recognize the strongest candidates for the job.

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  1. What is a police officer skills test?
  2. What are the benefits of using the police officer skills test for pre-screening?
  3. How our test measures police officer skills
  4. Police Officer Test FAQs

Identify the best candidates and hire faster

Our pre-employment tests let you drill down to the best candidates at the click of a button.

  • Find those candidates who will excel in the role.

    Select the assessments that match the skills or behaviours for the position. You can test for software or coding competency, soft skills like teamwork, or personality traits, to be sure those who pass have high potential.

  • Reduce costs and time.

    No more laborious sifting of resumes or cover letters. Pick your ideal assessment mix, invite your applicants to take them, see the results in your dashboard. Get to the interview stage fast.

  • Eliminate bias.

    All your candidates take the assessments on a level playing field. Only their results determine whether they get shortlisted.

  • What are the benefits of using the police officer skills test for pre-screening?

    Using the police officer skills test during pre-screening can be a highly beneficial tool to ensure the best candidates are identified in the early stages and progress through to the next stages.

    Candidates can complete the test in their own time at home instead of requiring office space or employee time. This is a cost-efficient and time-efficient method for the hiring company.

    The police officer skills test is an efficient way of reducing unconscious bias during the hiring process. After the candidates take the skills test their results are passed to the hiring company without any personal information attached. This ensures no decisions are made based on information such as education, race or gender.

    The skills test focuses on the range of essential skills needed to be a police officer. This includes both hard and soft skills.

    Some of the skills tested include logical reasoning, situational judgement and problem solving. In addition, a police officer must be highly skilled in communication, teamwork and adaptability. All skills are assessed within the test.

    In addition to police officers, this skills test may be used to assess other legal positions, such as:

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How our test measures police officer skills

Test questions are designed to assess industry-specific technical skills, soft skills, aptitude and suitable personality dimensions. Our data-driven approach provides results that enable you to determine how suited is a candidate for the role.

Depending on the type of question, the format of the test may vary. Multiple-choice questions are used to measure aptitude, technical skills and soft skills, while agreement on a Likert scale assesses suitable personality dimensions. Skills tests ensure that candidates are being evaluated in a precise and impartial manner, their results demonstrating the true knowledge and potential of each test taker.

The characteristics required to be a police officer were determined by looking at the skills and abilities listed in the US Department of Labor’s O*NET database, which collects data from professionals in various fields.

O*NET is the largest database of its kind, providing detailed information about occupations and the requirements for each role.

Our team of I/O psychologists and psychometrics worked closely with subject-matter experts to create an extensive question bank that can be used to test multiple candidates. We also conducted rigorous field testing with a representative sample of candidates to ensure that the questions were reliable and valid.

Test scores are averaged together to give an overall score. The average score is compared to other candidates' scores to ensure there is no bias toward certain candidates.

Our police officer test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.

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Predictor of job success

Picked provides evidence-based recommendations for tests to use for over 750 jobs. Our recommendation engine leverages data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

  • Assessments

    A full suite of assessments

    Our platform comes with 12 tests across both foundation and advanced levels so they’re suitable for everyone. Including aptitude, behavioural and personality tests, you’ll have a full range of tests to help you find the candidates you’re seeking.

  • Analytics

    An array of candidate metrics

    For each of your candidates, you’ll be given a comprehensive report. Included will be all the metrics you need to build a detailed picture of each candidate and ensure you’re making the right hiring decisions.

“The platform is so simple to use. I had used competitor providers for over six years and will never go back. Fast, efficient and friendly!”
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd

Police Officer Test FAQs

What skills are necessary to become a police officer?

There are lots of skills needed to be a police officer as it consists of a range of responsibilities. Some of the essential skills include problem solving, communication and situational judgement. The police officer skills test is an efficient way of testing the range of necessary skills that police officers need.

Can I use this test to assess soft skills?

This skills test is a great way of assessing soft skills. Despite police officers needing a range of hard skills, they also need lots of soft skills such as communication, problem solving and teamwork. All of these soft skills, as well as others, are assessed within this test.

Can I see what the test is like?

Yes, of course. You can try the test for free by signing up for a free trial.

Are these tests available in my plan?

We have a range of plans available. The difference between the plans is the number of test attempts permitted, not the type of tests. All our plans include our full test suite comprising all tests and all levels.

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