Above all, successful law enforcement applicants tend to be those who have balance in their lives. All of the above factors are important and development of one to the exclusion of the others will probably frustrate your career efforts. Application screening for most qualified. Human Resources and Personnel Services representatives review applications to assure job prerequisites are met. Unqualified applicants are sent a letter by Human Resources thanking them for their interest and eliminating them from the process.
Physical abilities test.
Obstacle Course Run a 99 yard obstacle course consisting of several sharp turns, a number of curb height obstacles, and a 34 inch high obstacle that must be vaulted. Body Drag Lift and drag a 165 pound lifelike dummy for 32 feet. Chain Link Fence Climb Run 5 yards to a 6 foot chain link fence, climb over the fence and continue running another 25 yards. Solid Fence Climb Run 5 yards to a 6 foot solid fence, climb over the fence and continue running another 25 yards. Both tests are developed by P.O.S.T. and any civil service preparation book for police officer exams will be helpful in preparing for the tests.