Cedar Rapids Police Department Hiring Orientation Overview 1

Cedar Rapids Police Department Hiring Orientation

Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Successfully complete the application process Discuss any disqualifiers (crimes, narcotic use, traffic violations etc. ) What to expect (process and timeline) Written test & physical fitness test dates, times and locations Helpful hints/pitfalls on the written test Describe the physical fitness test and what to expect Polygraph information

Application � � � Must be complete by deadline – � January 7, 2021 NLT 1600 (4: 00 PM) Applicants are responsible for obtaining documents Get all documents early � H. S. or GED - College transcripts- if holding a degree � Birth certificate � Military DD-214 If you are graduating in May, you will need to obtain a letter from the institution advising you are on track to graduate and which area of study you will receive your degree. This is part of the interview process – don’t take it lightly. Do your best!

Disqualifiers � � � � Conviction or commission of a felony and/or aggravated misdemeanor (as defined in Iowa law). Conviction or commission of income tax evasion, perjury or its subornation, theft 1 st, 2 nd, or 3 rd, indecent exposure, sex crimes, conspiracy to commit a crime, defrauding the government and illegal drug sales. Conviction or commission of assault, domestic abuse, or other offenses of domestic violence, stalking, and any offense in which a weapon was used in the commission of the act. Conviction or commission of obstruction of justice, resisting arrest, or assaulting a peace officer. Providing false or misleading information to the Department at any time during the application process. Misrepresentation at any time during the application process regarding the use of prescription or illegal drugs. Unlawful sale of ANY controlled substance. Any illegal use of marijuana or use of any other illegal controlled substance within the past three (3) years prior to the receipt of application. Any admission of use of any illegal controlled substance before this three (3) year period will be evaluated. Use of any illegal controlled substance while employed in any law enforcement or prosecutorial position, or while employed in a position which carries with it a high level of responsibility or public trust. Conviction or guilty plea to an alcohol/drug related driving offense (including deferred judgment and deferred sentence) six (6) years prior to the receipt of application. Suspension, cancellation or revocation of driving privileges in the three (3) years prior to receipt of application, which are due to a moving traffic violation(s). Other suspensions, cancellations or revocations will be evaluated. Conviction or plea to five (5) moving violations in the three (3) years prior to the receipt of application. Bias based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Process Timeline � � � � � Applications due by – January 7, 2021 @ 4: 00 p. m. Written examination – January 30, 2021 Physical fitness test – January 30, 2021 February 1 -3, 2021 –Pre-polygraph panel interview February 23, 2021– MMPI February 24, 2021– Oral interviews February 24 -March 12, 2021 - Polygraphs May 4, 2021 – Civil Service List Appointment list approx. May 27, 2021 Academy tentative start – May 31, 2021

Written Test information � January 30, 2021 � Confirmation � on location will be sent Standard Iowa Law Enforcement Examination � Multiple choice, T/F � Math, reading comprehension, grammar and written � Timed & structured � Example questions � � Test prep website www. applytoserve. com No computers, calculators, smart phones, etc. All materials are provided No cheating – Yes, I have to say this…

Written Test Pitfalls � � Math! - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions Proper grammar and spelling!! Knowing what a noun, verb, adjective, etc. is Sentence structure and punctuation

Physical Fitness � 1. 5 mile run indoor � Good running shoes � Wear appropriate, comfortable clothing � � Push ups ~ 1 minute Sit ups ~ 1 minute Test results are based on age/gender Helpful hints � Eat light the day of the exam � Reduce heavy training before exam � Hydrate

Physical Fitness exam

Physical Fitness � � Train for exam Know the proper form for exercise One time to pass – no do overs! Do your best and exceed the minimum standards � Proctors have final say as to how many reps you have done - not negotiable

Polygraph Information � All candidates will go through a polygraph prescreening session � 15 -20 Minutes � Determines the suitability of each candidate � Polygraph examination � 2 -3 hours – actual machine connection 30 minutes � Examiner explains in detail the process � Areas of concern � Minimization of drug or alcohol use � Failure to disclose criminal activity

Helpful hints � � � Dress appropriately for all portions of the process Arrive early, plan accordingly Study and prepare for all exams Prepare for oral interviews Be honest and truthful during all portions Treat all CRPD staff with respect and proper courtesy.