Applicants for the NYPD go through a rigorous application process.
New York Police Department applicants must have a New York state driver's license and live in one of the five boroughs of New York City or in the county of Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam or Orange. Applicants should be between the ages of 21 and 35 and have obtained both a high school diploma or GED and 60 semester hours of college education. A military history of two years may be used instead of college credits.
Instructions
1. Take the written civil service examination given by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services.
2. Complete the medical examination and character pre-screening. At this time, you must provide documentation showing the completion of at least 60 college credits with a GPA of 2.0. In lieu of college education, you may provide documentation of two years of military service. An initial character assessment and fingerprinting will be done during this appointment.
3. Attend a character investigation with a police department investigator. Application materials will be reviewed at this time, and supplemental materials will be given. Problems and discrepancies in the application will be addressed.
4. Take the standardized written psychological test.
5. Complete the oral psychological test.
6. Perform the Job Standard Test (JST). A variety of physical activities will be performed in 4 minutes and 28 seconds.
7. Attend the pre-hire interview. The interview will consist of a second brief medical examination and an update on your character investigation.
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