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murphyslaw · 09-07-2008, 01:27 AM

Well I put in my Application last January. I was accepted for testing. Two weeks before the written test I got a phone call from the backgrounds department telling me that the testing cycle was over booked and that because I got mine in after some others they were going to move me back to the next cycle, I agreed.

So three weeks ago I get this packet in the mail from the department, they had the written session on the 30th of august instead of the 4th of October. I had a week and a half to complete a 20 page background questioner and have it notarized.

On the 30th I reported to the training center for sign in at 7:38AM. The doors were closed at 8:15AM. We then went threw the Nelson-Denny test. After the Nelson-Denny test we were excused for 2hrs while they corrected the test and figured out who was on the first cut.

Two hrs later I returned, along with 90 something other applicants. They were hand correcting the test to "rush" the process so that the background and testing process could be completed in time for the next academy. At 3PM we finally got our results, They called a set of names in alphabetical orders. As they passed my name I was all solicitous

with the fact no one knew if the people being called, were the ones that passed of failed. The group that was called was lead out of the room. After about 20 min the instructor came back and congratulated everyone for passing.

There was now literally 50% of the applicants left

. We then went on to the video testing, This was a two hour long test. During this session we had to watch scenarios and chose the best option in how to handle the situation. After that we had the report writing section. We were shown a scenario and were told to write a report on what we had seen. I did not get a great score on this, I chock it up to the fact I used the terms "Complainant, Suspect, Witness 1 and Whiteness 2". I had been told by a friend that is with the department not to answer like an Officer but like a banker.

After another hour waiting for those to be graded, there was the second cut. Once again my name was passed over, This time I was sure I was staying in the classroom. After the group that was called was dismissed from the lobby we moved to the next step. We had to answer a 80 question questioner on a bubble sheet. Once we were done with that we turned them in and scheduled the Interviews and were informed when the physical testing was going to take place.

I take the physical test on Monday the 8th, and my interview is on Wednesday. the 10th baring I pass the physical. Our physical is an easy 1/4 mile obstacle course that must be completed in under 4 minutes. I will let everyone know how it went Monday night.

boostjunkie1 · 09-07-2008, 01:57 AM

Good Luck and thanks for even trying to get into the Service field

...

MordeKyle · 09-07-2008, 02:38 AM

lucky. my physical exam comes b4 everything else. it includes a 1.5mi run in under 12:18. 40 sit ups in under 1min and 40 push ups in under 1 min. I'd love to do a 1/4mi obsticle course. gl to you on getting hired. its a pain to get through the process isn't it?

murphyslaw · 09-08-2008, 10:21 PM

Passed. Did it in 3 flat.

Have the interview on Wed, think I should go put a new layer of shine on my shoes, dropped off the suit at the cleaners this morning.

**KCXPSS** · 09-08-2008, 10:44 PM

I passed all tests three times and have yet to be called, I'm gonna have to try a big city, Baltimore here i come...

murphyslaw · 09-10-2008, 12:17 PM

Got my interview in a few hours. picked up the suit from the cleaners put a fresh shine on the shoes. Ironed the shirt and tie. Now if I can just remember how to tie it correctly then I will be all good.

murphyslaw · 09-10-2008, 07:40 PM

well that was an interesting 3.85 hours.

jedi573 · 09-11-2008, 06:32 AM

Do tell!

Andy

Mercmar · 09-11-2008, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Because you can read this thank a teacher, because its in English thank a soldier.

"It's", not "its". You can thank Mercmar!

Good luck with the rest of the process!

03RangerXLT · 09-11-2008, 01:05 PM

you had a week and a half to get your background questions completed!?!?!?!

I had 24hrs for 16 pages! They let me have 48hrs as I couldn't just hop in the car and deliver it because I lived 2.5hrs away at the time. I had to express it to the IA office by UPS.

Good luck in your endeavor though!

09-07-2008, 01:27 AM	#1
murphyslaw XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alaska Posts: 292	My process to become a LEO Well I put in my Application last January. I was accepted for testing. Two weeks before the written test I got a phone call from the backgrounds department telling me that the testing cycle was over booked and that because I got mine in after some others they were going to move me back to the next cycle, I agreed. So three weeks ago I get this packet in the mail from the department, they had the written session on the 30th of august instead of the 4th of October. I had a week and a half to complete a 20 page background questioner and have it notarized. On the 30th I reported to the training center for sign in at 7:38AM. The doors were closed at 8:15AM. We then went threw the Nelson-Denny test. After the Nelson-Denny test we were excused for 2hrs while they corrected the test and figured out who was on the first cut. Two hrs later I returned, along with 90 something other applicants. They were hand correcting the test to "rush" the process so that the background and testing process could be completed in time for the next academy. At 3PM we finally got our results, They called a set of names in alphabetical orders. As they passed my name I was all solicitous with the fact no one knew if the people being called, were the ones that passed of failed. The group that was called was lead out of the room. After about 20 min the instructor came back and congratulated everyone for passing. There was now literally 50% of the applicants left. We then went on to the video testing, This was a two hour long test. During this session we had to watch scenarios and chose the best option in how to handle the situation. After that we had the report writing section. We were shown a scenario and were told to write a report on what we had seen. I did not get a great score on this, I chock it up to the fact I used the terms "Complainant, Suspect, Witness 1 and Whiteness 2". I had been told by a friend that is with the department not to answer like an Officer but like a banker. After another hour waiting for those to be graded, there was the second cut. Once again my name was passed over, This time I was sure I was staying in the classroom. After the group that was called was dismissed from the lobby we moved to the next step. We had to answer a 80 question questioner on a bubble sheet. Once we were done with that we turned them in and scheduled the Interviews and were informed when the physical testing was going to take place. I take the physical test on Monday the 8th, and my interview is on Wednesday. the 10th baring I pass the physical. Our physical is an easy 1/4 mile obstacle course that must be completed in under 4 minutes. I will let everyone know how it went Monday night. __________________ Because you can read this thank a teacher, because its in English thank a soldier. The chain of command. Is a 3/8" chain I beat you with till you realize I'M IN COMMAND. XD45acp service rem 870 exp super mag 12ga enfield 303 mark1 no3 Springfield30.06 Bushy Ar-15 .223 marlin .22lr(no not a 10\22, but has silencer, expanded round tube, lightened trigger, and more) www.opencarry.org www.alaska4x4network.com http://concealedcampus.org/index.htm

09-07-2008, 01:57 AM	#2
boostjunkie1 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 83	Good Luck and thanks for even trying to get into the Service field ... __________________ XD-45 acp Tatical, XD-9 SubCompact, XD(M).40 Bi-Tone! O/D Green XD-45 Compact, Ruger LCP .380 !!!! Plenty other things that go bang !

09-07-2008, 02:38 AM	#3
MordeKyle XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 542	lucky. my physical exam comes b4 everything else. it includes a 1.5mi run in under 12:18. 40 sit ups in under 1min and 40 push ups in under 1 min. I'd love to do a 1/4mi obsticle course. gl to you on getting hired. its a pain to get through the process isn't it? __________________ Динамо Москва ПАВЕЛ ДАЦЮК GO RED WINGS!!!

09-08-2008, 10:21 PM	#4
murphyslaw XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alaska Posts: 292	Passed. Did it in 3 flat. Have the interview on Wed, think I should go put a new layer of shine on my shoes, dropped off the suit at the cleaners this morning. __________________ Because you can read this thank a teacher, because its in English thank a soldier. The chain of command. Is a 3/8" chain I beat you with till you realize I'M IN COMMAND. XD45acp service rem 870 exp super mag 12ga enfield 303 mark1 no3 Springfield30.06 Bushy Ar-15 .223 marlin .22lr(no not a 10\22, but has silencer, expanded round tube, lightened trigger, and more) www.opencarry.org www.alaska4x4network.com http://concealedcampus.org/index.htm

09-08-2008, 10:44 PM	#5
KCXPSS XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA (Millersville) Posts: 582	I passed all tests three times and have yet to be called, I'm gonna have to try a big city, Baltimore here i come... __________________ XD-C .45 ACP 17+1 NRA Member LEAA Member PA LTCF SLCFSA Club Member Myspace FaceBook

09-10-2008, 12:17 PM	#6
murphyslaw XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alaska Posts: 292	Got my interview in a few hours. picked up the suit from the cleaners put a fresh shine on the shoes. Ironed the shirt and tie. Now if I can just remember how to tie it correctly then I will be all good. __________________ Because you can read this thank a teacher, because its in English thank a soldier. The chain of command. Is a 3/8" chain I beat you with till you realize I'M IN COMMAND. XD45acp service rem 870 exp super mag 12ga enfield 303 mark1 no3 Springfield30.06 Bushy Ar-15 .223 marlin .22lr(no not a 10\22, but has silencer, expanded round tube, lightened trigger, and more) www.opencarry.org www.alaska4x4network.com http://concealedcampus.org/index.htm

09-10-2008, 07:40 PM	#7
murphyslaw XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alaska Posts: 292	well that was an interesting 3.85 hours. __________________ Because you can read this thank a teacher, because its in English thank a soldier. The chain of command. Is a 3/8" chain I beat you with till you realize I'M IN COMMAND. XD45acp service rem 870 exp super mag 12ga enfield 303 mark1 no3 Springfield30.06 Bushy Ar-15 .223 marlin .22lr(no not a 10\22, but has silencer, expanded round tube, lightened trigger, and more) www.opencarry.org www.alaska4x4network.com http://concealedcampus.org/index.htm

09-11-2008, 06:32 AM	#8
jedi573 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 168	Do tell! Andy

09-11-2008, 01:05 PM	#10
03RangerXLT XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Atlanta area, Georgia Posts: 2,271	you had a week and a half to get your background questions completed!?!?!?! I had 24hrs for 16 pages! They let me have 48hrs as I couldn't just hop in the car and deliver it because I lived 2.5hrs away at the time. I had to express it to the IA office by UPS. Good luck in your endeavor though! __________________ -John WAR DAMN EAGLE!!!

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