Promotion Testing

First step in the development of a promotion process
Easily accomplished by surveying department incumbents who currently hold the position under consideration

TPS helps departments select a customized reading list used as the basis of the written test
The content of our test questions are highly job relevant
The department can validate the questions prior to the exam
TPS staff can administer the written test at a site provided by the department or the department can choose to be trained to administer the test themselves
We provide all materials necessary for testing (i.e. exams, pencils, etc.)
Promotion candidates have the opportunity to participate in a review/appeals session after the written test
During this session, candidates can submit written challenges for any question that they feel was incorrect, irrelevant, or unfair
Candidates will also be provided with detailed information about the test including an answer key and the precise location in the reading material that contains the answer for each exam question

TPS works with your department to create and validate interview questions and assessment exercises that reflect the essential job duties of the ranks being tested
The questions and exercises used in a promotion process will focus on a variety of areas including job knowledge, decision making, past preparation, operational skills, supervisory skills, and interpersonal abilities
Interview board members undergo an extensive training program prior to implementing the interview procedures
All promotion candidates undergo identical interview and assessment procedures so that their scores can be compared directly
These procedures are rigidly structured and consistently applied
Efforts are made throughout the implementation of a promotion process to minimize the chance of a breach in the confidentiality of testing materials, particularly the interview and assessment exercises
Sometimes, outside raters conduct the interviews and assessment exercises to increase the fairness and objectivity of a process
Using this system, administrative officers from other departments serve as board members with full participation in the evaluation of all candidates

Both the written test and interview/assessment exercise results are provided to the department within one week
The scoring procedures of the interview/assessment exercises are designed to ensure that board members score candidates in an objective and fair fashion
Board members are required to defend any rating that is inconsistent with the ratings given by other board members
TPS also conducts a statistical analysis of scores given to candidates by board members. This analysis helps to ensure that interview raters are consistent and objective
TPS works with your department to set appropriate cut-off levels and to ensure statistical viability of final decisions

Pricing is dependent upon the number of candidates, the number of TPS staff needed, location of meetings/testing, type(s) of testing used and other similar factors
For pricing questions for your department, please contact us by phone or the “Contact” page