Hiring Process & Registration

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Hiring Process

  • Meet all Eligibility Requirements.
  • Pass the Written portion of the Police Officer Entrance Exam (Nelson Denny Study Guide PDF).
  • Pass the Physical Assessment Test.
  • Complete and turn in the Personal History Statement packet.
  • Pass Oral Review Board.
  • Pass a comprehensive Background Investigation.
  • Pass Polygraph Exam, 
  • Pass Psychological Test and Evaluation. 
  • Pass Medical Exam, and Drug test.
  • Receive an Official Offer of Employment. 
  • Certified applicants will enter the Field Training Program.
  • Non-certified applicants are sent to a local Police Academy. The Academy will be chosen and paid for by the Department. The cadets will be paid the PN1 pay rate while they attend the Academy. After graduation, cadets will enter the Field Training Program.

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