It's purpose is to assess the prospect's ability to think and articulate in a stressful situation, their deportment, level of professionalism and confidence, and their general experience and suitability for police work. Sometime after the completion of the oral interview, candidates will receive their final score and their ranking on the eligibility list. Every aspect of the candidates previous history is to be recorded on this document. Police background investigators provide this form to candidates at their first orientation session and explain how to properly complete it. It is critical that this form be completed truthfully and in its entirety.
Any falsehoods are grounds for immediate rejection.
The polygraph is used by the Philadelphia Police Department as an investigative tool to determine the accuracy of the submitted Personnel Data Questionnaire, to uncover undisclosed misdeeds, and to reveal false statements. It has proven very effective in these tasks. The polygraph examination takes approximately thirty minutes and is performed by a Philadelphia Police Officer. You must pass the polygraph examination to proceed to the next step in the selection process. During this phase of the process, members of the Internal Investigations Unit initiate contact with individuals in your employment history, family, friends, associates and neighbors.