Vancouver

Police

Department

(VPD)

Entry Level Police Officer Testing Process

1. PublicSafetyTesting.com

2. Pre-Interview Questionnaire / Disqualifiers

3. Interviews / Civil Service / Behavioral Traits

4. Background Investigation / Command Review

5. Polygraph Exam

6. Command Panel Interview

7. Psychological

8. Medical

Potential Disqualifiers

Illegal Drug Use*

Drug Distribution

Felony Crimes

Misdemeanor Crimes*

Domestic Violence

Sex Crimes

Driving Offenses/Accidents

Unfavorable discharge from

military

Inappropriate Tattoos

PublicSafetyTesting.com

call 1-800-HIRE-911

How to Apply: Go to

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Public Safety Testing

TWO PARTS

Physical Test

Written Test

Physical Test Includes:

Push-Ups 21 min / 35 max

1.5 Mile Run 13:35 – 14:31

Written

Test Includes:

Cognitive

45 questions

Attitude & Personality

42 questions

1. Structured Interview

Tests the following skills:

Candidate will watch a video scenario then

answer questions related to the following:

VPD

Interviews

What did you see?

What did you hear?

What would you do?

Observational

Listening

Judgement

Problem Solving

VPD

Interviews

2. Panel Interview

Tests for behavioral traits

Decision Making

Judgement

Problem Solving

Two Member Panel

Formal Setting

Requires thorough response

And time management

Personal History

Statement

Requests some of the

following:

Relatives & references

Education

Past and Present

Residences

Employment History

Military Experience

Legal Issues

Background

Investigation

Interview

Records check

Review of work/personal

history and references

(ESOPH)

Post Background

Investigation:

Command Staff Review

Polygraph Exam

Command Panel Int.

Psychological

Medical

Command Panel

Interview

Upon successful background review and

polygraph exam

Structured formal interview with Command

personnel

Conditional offer or not

Command Panel

Interview

If candidate receives

conditional offer

contingent upon

a successful

Psychological and Medical Evaluation

Consists of:

Written Test/Questionnaire

And

Interview with Psychologist

Psychological Evaluation

Consists of:

Drug Test

Physical Exam

and

Treadmill Stress Test

Medical Exam

The Police Academy

The Police Academy

• Located in Burien, WA

• 18 weeks (720 hours)

• Recruit is paid while attending

• Recruit lives on-site while attending

• Meals are provided

• Classes Monday – Friday

• Weekends and Holidays off

Training Topics at

The Academy

Criminal Law

Criminal Procedure

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course

Traffic Enforcement

Cultural Awareness

Firearms

Crisis Intervention

Patrol Procedures

Communication Skills

Criminal Investigation

Defensive Tactics

After Academy Graduation

• Recruit receives salary increase

• Officer is on probation for one year

After Academy

Graduation

Officers are sworn in

Two week orientation

On-site with VPD

Officers begin Field Training

Program

Patrol Schedule

5/4, 5/4, 5/5 (on/off)

Day, Early Swing , Swing, Grave

10.5 hour shifts

Police Officer Salary

Range

$5882 - $7507 monthly

Add 2.4% for Holiday Pay

Add 2.5% for 2 year degree

Add 5% for 4 year degree

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription (Coverage for employee & family)

COMPREHENSIVE PLANS

Benefits

LEOFF II State Plan

&

Deferred Compensation

(1% match by the city)

RETIREMENT

Benefits

10 hrs sick/month

&

13-27 hrs vacation/month

LEAVE TIME

Additional Benefits

Clothing allowance

$550 per year if assigned to Investigations Unit

Agency provides: Required uniforms

Required equipment and accessories

Firearm

Specialty Units at VPD:

Digital Evidence and Cybercrime Unit (DECU)

Neighborhood Police Officers

School Resource Officer

Special Investigations Unit

Crisis Negotiation Team

Property Crimes Unit

Domestic Violence Unit

Bomb Unit (MEDU)

Drug Task Force

Traffic Unit

SWAT

K-9 Unit

Bike Unit

Arson Team

Training Unit

NRT Detective

CJC Detective

Major Crimes unit

Gang Unit (Safe Streets)

U.S. Marshal’s Task Force

And more…

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