What is a written test like for a Law Enforcement job?

[Gunner]

I applied for a position with a department in the area and was chosen to come in and take a written test, what should I expect from this? I do have a bachelors degree in criminal justice but I’ve never taken a test for a department before.


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[Snowman78]

They can be all different, the one I took for my department was like 4 parts and a lot like the ACT / SAT. Not near as long but the same type of content.

[Gunner]

They can be all different, the only I took for my department was like 4 parts and a lot like the ACT / SAT. Not near as long but the same type of content.

do you remember how it was graded like pass fail etc?


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[OtterbatHellcat]

72 % seems to be a norm as far as I know.

[ray1970]

No knowledge but I would guess it’s one of those quirky psychological tests. You know, the ones where you answer what seems like pretty basic questions and they can look at the results and tell you if you frustrate easily or if you like young boys.

[Snowman78]

For me you had to score 80% or better on all four categories. Ray, you are talking about a psychology test which is done later in the application process.

[TheGrey]

Good luck, Gunner!

[Gunner]

For me you had to score 80% or better on all four categories. Ray, you are talking about a psychology test which is done later in the application process.

Another kinda random thing, what did you wear to the test? I know it’s not an interview etc just not sure what’s over dressed and what’s under


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[Great-Kazoo]

I applied for a position with a department in the area and was chosen to come in and take a written test, what should I expect from this? I do have a bachelors degree in criminal justice but I’ve never taken a test for a department before.


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Usually you're not the only one testing that day. Weld cty was anyone who applied, tested on one of 2 days they offered.

[Snowman78]

I did business casual, khaki slacks with a black button-down collared shirt .