Applicant Testing - Testing for Public Safety

First step in the development of an applicant testing process
Easily accomplished by surveying department incumbents who currently hold the position under consideration

We offer position-specific written tests for each of the following areas: law enforcement, fire service, corrections, and telecommunications
TPS offers group tutoring sessions for applicants to help them prepare more effectively for the exam
Our tutoring aims to improve diversity within the top ranking applicants
TPS’s written exams are developed to have both content and criterion-related validity
Our procedures serve to minimize bias and provide a more accurate indication of each applicant’s abilities
Test sessions are scheduled at the convenience of each department
Representatives from TPS will supervise and administer the exam

TPS has developed structured oral interview procedures that evaluate the interpersonal and reasoning skills of applicants using standardized methods
Structured interview procedures improve the fairness, validity and legal defensibility of a selection process
TPS staff will meet with representatives of the department to customize the structured oral interview questions to be used
We conduct a training session with the rating board that will implement the interviews
TPS staff members can monitor the initial phase of the interview process since monitoring by a consultant assures that a process is carried out in a consistent and defensible manner

Results are provided to the department within one week
TPS works with the department to set appropriate cut-off levels and to ensure statistical viability of final decisions

Pricing is dependent upon the number of applicants, 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