What to Expect

What to Expect When you Apply

Hiring Process

• Application
  • Complete your online application. You must send, along with your application, a copy of your high school diploma or G.E.D, and a copy of your birth certificate. In order to receive five additional points on the examination for a passing grade, you must also send a copy of your DD214 (member‐4) showing an honorable discharge.
• Written Examination
  • On your exam date you will be given a booklet containing multiple tests covering different subjects, to include Reading, Math, Writing, etc. You can purchase the study guide here. 
  • You must pass your written exam with a minimum score of 70 percent. If you do not pass your written exam, there will be no further processing. You are welcome to test again at a later date. 
• Physical Agility Test
  • After passing your written exam, police applicants will then participate in a physical agility test.
  • The department utilizes the Concept 2 rowing 2000-meter fitness test.  The resistance setting shall be set to “5” for all assessments.  Click here to calculate your required completion time for the 2000-meter test. **Note the percentage will be at 50%**
  • Please see The Rowing Stroke video for tips on how to increase cardio respiratory fitness utilizing the Concept 2 Rower.
• Next Steps​
  • Complete Personal History Statement
  • Background Investigation
  • Oral Review Board
  • Chief's Interview
  • Psychological and Physical Evaluation
  • Police Academy (if not certified)