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Oral Interview (Score)

In a Missouri police applicant oral interview, expect questions testing your motivation, personal background, and judgment through scenarios, alongside topics like honesty, teamwork, and stress tolerance. Be prepared to discuss your experience, demonstrate your understanding of law enforcement ethics, and show you have researched the specific department. The interview aims to assess your communication skills, professional qualities, and suitability for the role.

Polygraph Examination (Score)

In Missouri, a police applicant's polygraph examination covers employment history, financial history, traffic records, past and current illegal drug usage, criminal convictions, and questions regarding basic honesty and integrity. The goal is to verify information from the application and interviews to ensure an applicant is suitable for a law enforcement career. The process includes pretest questions, baseline questions, and the polygraph examination itself, all designed to uncover deception and assess the candidate's truthfulness.

Psychological Test (Score)

A police applicant's psychological test in Missouri includes a consent form, detailed questionnaires about personal and work history, background, and lifestyle, and multiple-choice personality inventories designed to detect inconsistencies. These tests assess traits like stress management and ethical decision-making. A face-to-face interview with a psychologist follows, where the applicant clarifies their responses and discusses their background and coping mechanisms, with the overall goal of determining psychological suitability for law enforcement work.

Physical Agility Tests (Pass/Fail)

Missouri's physical agility tests vary by department, but they typically assess cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and overall agility through events like runs, obstacle courses, push-ups, and dummy drags.

Medical Examination (Pass/Fail)

A Missouri police applicant's medical exam includes assessments of vision, hearing, and a comprehensive physical exam to ensure the ability to perform job duties. Other vital components can include a drug screen and body composition analysis. The specific information and tests required can vary by agency.

Written Aptitude Test (Score)

A Missouri police applicant's written aptitude test covers areas like reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, writing ability, and situational judgment, with specific tests varying by agency; for instance, some departments use the Police Aptitude and Character Test (PACT), while others use the Law Enforcement Aptitude Battery (LEAB), or the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST).

Background Check

Personal Identifying Information:
Identification:
Previous Names:
Criminal History:
Employment History:
Education History:
Financial History:
References and Character

Trivon Applicant Tracking System (TATS)

A Missouri Police/Fire/EMS application requires extensive personal details including background information on employment, education, residency, and criminal history, along with a valid driver's license and information about any military service. You'll need to provide a complete work history, listing all jobs, addresses, dates, and responsibilities, and including personal and professional references.

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