The National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) tests entry level police officers onfour components: arithmetic, reading comprehension, grammar and report writing. The tests have been developed by Stanard & Associates specifically for law enforcement agencies to assess incident report writing skills and predict training and job success. There are alternate forms and self-score versions available to departments and are economical for agencies of all sizes. PCPA also offers exam study guides.
The National Dispatcher Selection Test (NDST) was developed specifically for use by public safety communications/call centers and may be used by any emergency call center, communications center, or dispatching center through which calls for emergency and/or public safety services are received and routed. The test focuses on five components: reading comprehension, listening, problem solving, prioritizing and multi-tasking.
For more information on either of these exams or to order tests through PCPA, please contact:
Tom Armstong, Testing & Consulting Coordinator
tarmstrong@pachiefs.org
Tel: 717-236-1059
Fax: 717-236-0226
