We are seeking motivated, dedicated, and service-minded individuals to join our team as police officers. Our agency is committed to hiring the best candidates—those who demonstrate integrity, strong character, sound judgment, and a genuine desire to serve the community. If you are ready to rise to the challenge and make a difference,
we invite you to apply.
TESTING
There are two (2) tests uncertified applicants must successfully complete in order to move on in the NCPD hiring process. The Physical Agilities Test (PAT) & The Police Officer Selection Test (POST).
Physical Agilities Test (PAT)
The standard for successful completion of the PAT course is two minutes and six seconds (2:06).
A time penalty (two [2] seconds added) for failure to negotiate the low crawl or the ditch jump will be imposed and added to the individual’s cumulative score. Failure to negotiate any obstacle and/or to stop continuous motion will NOT constitute a “failure”. Participants must attempt to negotiate each obstacle for its intended purpose. Participants that fail to attempt the obstacle for the purpose that it is testing will be removed from the course and explained the procedure for attempt. The participant will then be given another attempt at the course.
Participants will be allowed three (3) attempts to successfully negotiate obstacles (e.g., stairs, fence, wall/window). At each failed attempt, the instructor will tell the participant to back-up to a designated point in attempt to gain momentum to negotiate the obstacle. Following a third failed attempt at a given obstacle, the participant will be instructed to walk around the obstacle and finish the course in order for the individual’s time to be recorded for purposes of the comparison of performance (time) to ability (non-negotiation of obstacle[s]).
Course Map (pdf)
PAT Release Form
The National Police Officer Selection Test (POST)
The National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) is an entry-level basic skills test that helps law enforcement agencies select the most qualified applicants by ensuring that candidates possess the basic cognitive skills necessary to successfully perform the job. The POST is a valid, job-related test designed specifically for law enforcement use, which measures these basic skills: Arithmetic, Reading Comprehension, Grammar and Incident Report Writing.