The written examination will be administered and graded at a central location. Applicants who pass the written examination will be scheduled for the Panel Assessment Interview. The interviews will generally be conducted within 1-2 weeks of the examination. The interview will be between three Oregon State Police members and approximately five applicants. All applicants are asked the same questions with each applicant having an opportunity to provide the first response to a question.
Applicants receive a total score from all panel members.
The number of Cadets interested in returning to the program from previous seasons will be considered in determining current hiring needs. The score received at the Panel Assessment Interview is used to determine whether a background investigation will be done. As a general rule, multiple applicants are investigated for each vacant position. The Background Information Form is reviewed by representatives of the Sworn Applicant Processing Section prior to the background investigation being conducted. Results of the background investigation is for Department use only and are confidential.