Entry Level & LEO Certifiable Recruitment
Testing Process Weights | Weight (based on 100 points possible) |
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1. Physical Assessment Test (Waived for LEO Certified) | Pass/Fail |
2. NPOST Test Scores (Must pass with 80% or higher to qualify) | 50% |
3. Oral Interviews | 50% |
4. Veteran's Preference (Maximum of 10 points possible) a. Must have served on active duty in the armed forces for more than 180 consecutive days; OR was a member of a reserve component who served or is currently serving and/or has been separated under honorable conditions. Or the spouse of said person. (Up to 5 points) b. A retired member of the armed forces. Or the spouse, unmarried widow or widower of said person. (Up to 5 points) |
c. A purple heart recipient and/or a disabled veteran with any percentage of disability or the spouse of said person. (Up to 10 points)
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5. Education Preference (Maximum of 5 points possible) a. Bachelor's Degree (Up to 5 points) b. Associate's Degree (Up to 2.5 points) c. LEO Certification (Up to 5 points) |
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6. Office of the Sheriff Preference (Maximum of 5 points possible) a. Any candidate that is currently employed full time by the office of the sheriff, and completed their probationary period, will receive 5 points. b. Any candidate that is currently employed part time or in a volunteer status will receive 2.5 points. |
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5. UPD Youth Cadet Preference (Maximum of 2.5 points possible) a. Currently enrolled or graduated from the program with at least 1 year of service b. 80% attendance to weekly meetings c. 35 hours of participation in special events |
d. No discipline within the previous year
**A minimum score of 70% is required to make the final roster**
**The register may remain valid for up to two years, per POMC policy 2150**
**The maximum combined preference points are 5 or 10 if disabled veteran, per POMC 2130**
Lateral Police Officer Employment Application
Entry Level Police Officer Employment Application
Police Officer FAQ - NPOST FAQ
Merit Commission 2022 PO Recruitment Plan
The Unified Police Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.