BEAUMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Stages of the Hiring Process
THE APPLICATION
Once the job posting is posted for the
position of Police Officer or Police Cadet, the applicant
may fill out an application online at the
www.cityofbeaumont.com.
or to apply in person go to The City of Beaumont Personnel &
Benefits Department ( located in the City Hall building
suite #135).
THE "JRAT" ( JOB RELATED ABILITIES TEST )
Applicants will be notified by using the
contact information that was provided on the online
application for the scheduling of the JRAT. The JRAT
consists of an obstacle course, dummy drag, 1/4 mile run and
written exercises (report writing, spelling and math).
Practice Test
Samples:
Math Sample
Writing Sample
Spelling
Test Word Bank
COMPLETE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
The objective of the Background
Investigation is to verify that the applicant is of good
moral character and to determine the integrity, honesty, and
truthfulness of the applicant.
Forms:
Authorization to Release Information
Notification of Intent to use Credit Information
Drivers' License/Criminal History Check
Supplemental Questionnaire
ORAL INTERVIEW
The applicant is asked a series of oral
questions by a board comprised of Beaumont Police Officers.
POLYGRAPH
Used to detect deception or dishonesty of
an applicant.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Applicants selected for employment will be
required to take a medical/physical exam in order to
determine the individual’s health in relation to his ability
to perform tasks which a patrol officer might be called upon
to perform. This is a COMPLETE examination
including but not limited to chest X-rays, EKG, and EEG. The
vision test required must show the vision correctable to
20/20 in each eye. A drug screening test will be
required. The physical examination is not limited to
these examples.
PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING
Written and oral tests are administered by
a licensed psychologist. The evaluation is designed to
identify and reject those applicants who are emotionally
unfit for the position of Police Officer. Psychological
exams are also given to those applicants who are licensed,
but have not been commissioned within 180 days from date of
employment.
