Posted: 10/26/2011 12:42:32 PM EDT
| I am going to Decatur PD / HR dept to take the written assessment, I am not sure what to expect I do not test well... what kind of test is it ? |
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I am going to Decatur PD / HR dept to take the written assessment, I am not sure what to expect I do not test well... what kind of test is it ? I did the GBI's written assessment so it may be different but it was basically a can you read and write test. Grammar and Spelling questions. Sentence structure - somewhat grammar related. |
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From the Decatur website-
Non-certified police officers must successfully complete state-mandated basic police officer training (P.O.S.T. ) within 12 months of date of employment. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must be a citizen of the United States. Must have no record of any felony conviction. Must be free of any physical, emotional or mental condition which will adversely affect ability to perform the duties or exercise the powers of a Police Officer. Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver's license (Class C) and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR). Must be able to pass a written exam (non-certified applicants), background investigation, oral interview, psychological exam, physical agility, voice stress analysis, and pre-employment physical examination and drug screen. |
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The written exam is probably the POST entrance exam. When I was looking at getting hired by DCPD back in the '90's, they had a study guide, but they had both the POST entrance exam and their own exam, I think. If it's the POST entrance exam, it's either the ASSET or Compass Exam, which is the same test you'd have to take to enroll in a college in GA. I took the Compass a couple years ago at Gwinnett Tech and it wasn't that bad. Petty basic stuff and if you've graduated from high school you shouldn't have a problem. Google "post entrance exam ga compass" and you'll find a bunch of info. |
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Not so good at math  Don't stress over it. Every P.O.S.T. certified officer in the state has taken that test. I've worked around some really stupid people, and they passed the test  . You'll be fine, just look up some practice tests online and it'll all be ok!
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