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.