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• Arrive before the scheduled time • Be well-dressed and well-groomed • Dress conservatively • Be yourself • Show appreciation for the interview opportunity • If you wear reading glasses, bring them • Have a light snack before your evaluation • Bring a record of your employment history • If you know the examiner's name, warmly greet him/her by name and use your name (e.g., "Good morning, Dr. Green. I'm John Smith." • Greet the evaluator using his/her title (e.g., Mr., Ms., Dr

You will have only one chance to make a first impression during your interview. How you dress can affect whether you are deemed psychologically suitable for the position. Following is a list of what to wear: Men   •  Dark suit, preferably navy blue, black, or charcoal gray •  White or light blue dress shirt •  Conservative tie •  Black belt •  Well-polished black dress shoes •  Dark socks •  A watch •  A conservative haircut •  minimal facial hair (neatly trimmed moustache th

You served your country. After two tours of duty in Iraq, you are Honorably Discharged and begin transitioning back to civilian life. A fellow Marine encourages you to visit the VA. He informs you that there is money available to compensate you for some of the stuff you’re going through—recollections of small arms firefights and roadside bombings, disturbing dreams, and jumpiness with loud noises. You figure, “What do I have to lose?” At the VA, you undergo screenings for dep

The MMPI-3 is the most widely utilized objective personality measure administered to law enforcement candidates. It is a standardized test with a large body of research to support it. The MMPI-2 aims to identify personality characteristics/structure and the presence of psychopathology. The test consists of 567 true/false questions. Although you may be tempted to practice taking this test, we strongly advise against it. The MMPI-3 includes validity scales that assess whether c

Article 78 proceedings can impose a significant financial burden on Civil Service Commissions and their respective jurisdictions (e.g., the County or City). As a result, some law enforcement agencies may opt to invite disqualified candidates back for a second interview or supplemental evaluation in an effort to avoid costly and protracted litigation.

Per Se Notices of Proposed Psychological Disqualification (NOPD) by Mark D. Lerner, Ph.D. Clinical & Forensic Psychologist Chairman, The...

Another Benefit of Forensic Psychological Evaluation by Mark D. Lerner, Ph.D. Clinical & Forensic Psychologist Chairman, The National...

Receiving an NOPD by the NYPD or the NYCDOC can be a disheartening experience for any candidate aspiring to join the Department. However,...

• Arrive late • Ask too many questions • Show feelings of anger if confronted • Use profanity • Try to present yourself in an overly...

1. Arrive early. 2. Dress appropriately (e.g., dark suit, white or light blue shirt/blouse, conservative tie, etc.). 3. Be...

Have you applied for the position of police officer, correction officer, probation officer, park ranger, state trooper, sheriff,...