At the test site, applicants will complete a brief background questionnaire and will meet with a background investigator. Applicants will be notified by mail of their test score within two weeks of the written test. All passing applicants will be invited to a special day of testing. The applicant may choose one of two days in which the following will be offered. Written Psychological Testing Applicants on this day will also be provided a background booklet to complete, to aid the background unit in properly processing candidates.
Applicants return the background packet to the background unit.
Applicants completing the previously listed steps will have a background interview and polygraph examination. Throughout the process, an on-going background investigation will be completed on the applicant. Clinical Psychological interviews. Applicants will have to take and pass the State of Georgia Peace Officer's Standards and Training entrance examination. This test is offered at various times during the time the applicant is processing.