Police Officer Exam For Dummies
Your ticket to a higher scoreon the police officer examIf you're a prospective police officer, this hands-on, friendly guide gives you all the essential test preparation you need to make it through each step of the hiring process. Packed with study advice and test-taking tips, you'll get targeted instruction and three practice tests based on the actual National Police Officer Selection Test (POST), plus one New York City (NYC) exam.Start at the beginning — find out how to obtain a Notice of Examination (NOE) and complete a job applicationThe "write" stuff — test your writing and reading skills with coverage of reading comprehension, grammar, punctuation, spelling, writingincident reports, and the essayThe "other" stuff — get a guided review of basic math, memory, and visualization skillsLet's get physical — discover how the Physical Ability Test works and get advice on how you can get in shape before the testPut your heart to the test — know what to expect during the medical and psychological evaluationsMake a good impression — get tips for completing your personal history statement and presenting yourself well in your oral interviewPractice makes perfect — take four practice exams, with answers and complete explanationsOpen the book and find:In-depth coverage of all aspects of the police officer screening processTips to prep for the oral interview and psychological evaluationBasic math and reading comprehension you'll need to knowHow to craft a winning essayPersonal history statements that workTerminology and codes used by law enforcementLoads of practice questionsto build your test-takingconfidenceLearn to:Ace the physical ability test and the personal background interviewMaster judgment, map reading, memory observation, and recall skillsGet familiar with the exam by taking four practice testsConquer test anxiety and boost confidence