The New York City Police Department (NYPD) hiring process includes a written exam, medical exam, psychological exams, background investigation, and job standards test. Candidates must pass all phases to be considered for the position.
Written Exam: All candidates must pass a written exam offered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)
Medical Exam: This exam includes a physical exam, EKG, blood pressure exam, vision test, and hearing test. Candidates should bring documentation regarding any preexisting conditions.
Psychological Exams: This exam includes both written and oral psychological exams.
Background Investigation: The Background Investigation included both a background check and character investigation. Candidates who have been convicted of certain offenses, such as domestic violence, are automatically disqualified.
Job standards test (JST): JST includes a continuous physical test that includes sprinting, climbing stairs, physical restraint simulation, pursuit run, victim rescue, and trigger pull. Candidates must complete the test in 4 minutes and 28 seconds to pass.
Drug and alcohol screening: Candidates are required to pass a drug and alcohol screening.
The average time it takes to get hired by the NYPD is 6 months to 1 year, but can take as little as 2 months or as long as 4 years.
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