Selection Process Outline

1. Applicant submits a formal application.

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2. Applicant is notified in writing of written & physical agility test date/time/location as well as content of the test.

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3. The written & physical agility test is conducted.

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4. The applicant is notified (same day) in writing of pass/fail status.

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5. Applicants who successfully pass the test(s) are notified in writing (same day) of the date/time/location of the initial oral board examination.

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6. An initial oral board is conducted.

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7. Applicants are notified of pass/fail status of the oral board examination.

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8. Applicants chosen by oral board panel will be asked to complete a personal history questionnaire in preparation for the background investigation.

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9. A background investigation is conducted.

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10. Following the background investigation, successful candidates are notified in writing of date/time/location of an interview with the Chief of Police.

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11. The Chief of Police will conduct interviews and make the final selection followed by a conditional offer of employment to his/her selection(s). Employment will be contingent upon individual(s) passing the physical and psychological examination.

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The entire selection process takes approximately 60 days after the deadline for submission of applications. Individuals not selected may reapply at any time that a vacancy is advertised (unless otherwise notified).

 

*Note –certified police applicants may be fast-tracked through the selection process at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

 

*Note – a copy of the Smyrna Police Department policy regarding recruitment and selection is available to applicants upon request.