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The Hiring Process 
 
 

The hiring process is a competitive selection procedure.

Writing Exercise:

Applicants will view a series of job related videos and complete written exercises based on each video. Exercises are scored for grammar, content, accuracy and composition.

Physical Fitness Test:

Applicants will perform five (5) physical fitness components that relate to essential job functions.

  • Vertical Jump - 14 inches to pass
  • Sit Ups/one minute - 29 sits ups to pass
  • 300 Meter Run - 71 seconds max to pass
  • Push Ups/one minute - 25 push ups to pass
  • 1.5 Mile Run - 16 minutes, 28 seconds max to pass

Oral Interview:

This is a structured interview. Applicants will be asked job specific questions in front of a panel of evaluators.

Integrity Interview:

This process is conducted by a trained investigator who will ask questions relating to virtually every aspect of your life, and use this to assist in conducting the background investigation.

Background Investigation:

This process will thoroughly examine all aspects of your personal and professional life. All academic, professional, legal, military, and personal records are obtained, verified and examined.

After a conditional offer of hire is made, all applicants must successfully pass the following:

  • Physical examination
  • Vision test
  • Hearing test
  • Psychological examination
  • Drug screen
 
   
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