Provide assistance with all major investigations. Although some agencies may not require a college degree, an applicant may still have to have a specific number of post-high school credits to be eligible to participate in the required entrance testing. Persons interested in applying for a position with our agency must meet requirements which are established prior to testing. A written copy of their post-high school education must be presented. Candidates are given a written test, and those with the top twenty scores are given a physical fitness test and are interviewed by the local Civil Service Board.
Candidates are the ranked in a top ten, and second ten list.
At the time of a job vacancy, the Division will interview a number of candidates in the list of top ten. Background investigations will also be conducted. The Administration of the Division will make a selection to fill the vacancy and the candidate will be required to pass a psychological exam before being hired. A Patrol Officer usually makes contact with the reporting party and completes a written report. The report contains necessary details in order that a follow-up investigation may take place.