Police Officer Trainee

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Indio Police Department Recruitment Process

Police Officer Trainee

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Candidates file an application online.

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City of Indio Human Resources staff and the Indio Police Department Personnel Sergeant review the application for minimum qualifications. A polygraph exam will be administered.

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Candidates complete Pre-Investigative Questionnaire (PIQ)Personal History Statement (PHS), and1-page Autobiography.
The Personnel Sergeant will screen the candidate's documents for any disqualifying background issues.

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Recruitment Team administers a Physical Abilities Test (PAT) (waived for candidates enrolled in an academy) consisting of the following components:
99 yard obstacle course
165 pound body drag
6-foot chain link fence climb
6-foot wall climb
500 yard run

Ergo Metrics

Candidates scheduled for testing by IPD Personnel Sergeant. Recruiter administers a written examination (waived for lateral applicants only). Written test comprised of Ergo Metrics Test.

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Oral online interview will be conducted through the Behavioral Personnel Assessment Device (B-PAD), involving video recorded responses, which are evaluated for Experience, Problem Solving Ability, Communication Skills, Interest/Motivation, Interpersonal Skills, and Community Involvement/Awareness.

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An extensive background investigation will be conducted. Candidate meets with background investigator and reviews PIQ and PHS and schedules a Polygraph examination.

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A polygraph exam will be administered.

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Thorough background check that includes: Personal History, Criminal History, Financial Credit, Driving Record, Employment History, and References.

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Candidate is scheduled for an in person interview with a Division Chief and a Lieutenant.
If successful, a conditional job offer may be extended to candidate after passing background investigation.
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Psychological and Medical exams will be conducted.
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If the candidate's background is satisfactory and the candidate passes all steps of the hiring process, the candidate may be hired.