For those interested in a job with the New York State Department of Correctional Services, there is information online regarding the psychological screening program for correction officer trainee candidates which covers an overview of the screening program, lists the psychological tests administered, and explains the rating system. It also provides a breakdown of the number
What should you expect from the NYPD psychological testing process?
The NYPD will give you a written exam consisting of hundreds of questions. After the exam is scored you will be called to meet with a NYPD Psychological staff member for an oral psychological interview.
You may be asked questions about your answers given
If your goal is to become a police officer, you must do a considerable amount of work before completing any forms, meeting with any investigator or attending any psychological evaluation.
You will also need to research your school records, obtain your school transcript, and be ready to discuss any disciplinary history, withdrawals and/or
Can you get an attorney to help you with a Notice of Proposed Disqualification (NOPD) from the NYPD?
The simple answer is yes.
The NYPD has recently started interviewing psychologically disqualified NYPD Police Officer candidates who received a NOPD, after the candidate was evaluated by an independent psychologist and their psychologist submitted an expert report
Appealing a Civil Service Exam Disqualification:
Have you taken a civil service exam to become a police officer, fire fighter, corrections officer, sanitation worker or other civil servant for New York City or New York State and received a letter stating you are disqualified – either for medical, psychological or background/character reasons? If so, you
I am a NYPD disqualification appeals lawyer with more than 18 years of experience. I have been assisting disqualified NYPD candidates who have received either a Notice of Proposed Disqualification (NOPD) for psychological reasons or a final Notice of Disqualification (NOD) for psychological reasons from the NYPD.
On the NOPD letter the candidate is given