FAIRBORN POLICE DEPARTMENT HIRING PROCESS:

Written test completed with passing score Physical agility testing as outlined below Oral Interviews Background investigation Pre-employment polygraph Pre-employment physical Post-offer polygraph

 

FAIRBORN POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE OFFICER

AGILITY TESTING PARAMETERS & EMPLOYMENT DISQUALIFIERS

 

Physical Fitness Testing                                                                                                Date of Test:  N/A

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Candidates will be required to pass a physical agility test.  The test will consist of six measured exercises.  Job related abilities will be tested in the following areas:  Obstacle course, vehicle push, a body drag, push ups, a 300 meter run, and a body fat analysis.  The successful candidate must pass four of the measures to continue in the process.

 

Explanation of Tests

 

Test # 1 – Obstacle Course Run

 

The applicant begins in the driver’s seat of a marked patrol car with the door shut.  On the sound of the whistle, the applicant will undo the safety belt and exit the patrol car, which is pulled into a parking space.  The applicant will then exit the patrol car, time starts when feet touch the pavement, run up the flight of stairs, stepping on each step, enter the building, ascending the steps to the second floor, stepping on each step, turn left approaching barricades. Climb over first barricade, continue to second barricade, and go underneath it, continue to third barricade and go over it. Continue running past the taped line, and then time will be stopped. In the event a candidate trips or slips and falls to floor, the candidate will be allowed to retake test.

 

This event must be completed in a maximum time of 21.63 seconds.

 

Test # 2 – Vehicle Push

 

The applicant will begin the run on the sound of the whistle, and will run a total distance of 116 feet.  The applicant will run 58 feet in one direction, ending at the rear of the vehicle to be pushed.  The applicant will push an unmarked patrol car, a distance of 58 feet, unassisted.  The applicant will push the vehicle by placing their hands against the rear of the vehicle, using leg strength to move the vehicle.  Applicants must retain contact with the vehicle while pushing.  The vehicle will be in neutral.  The raters will demonstrate the technique used for pushing the vehicle. Time will end when rear of vehicle crosses the start/finish line.

 

This event must be completed in a maximum time of 17 seconds.

 

Test # 3 – Body Drag

 

The applicant will start on the sound of the whistle, run 75 feet and stop at the dummy.  The applicant will pull the dummy (approximately 185 lbs.), using a technique of their own choosing, a distance of 75 feet, back down the hallway to the starting position.  A recommended technique will be demonstrated by the raters.

 

This event must be completed in a maximum time of 26.02 seconds.

 

Test # 4 – Continuous Push-Ups

 

The applicant begins prone on the floor.  When told to begin, the applicant will push his/her body off the floor, except for their hands and toes.  The applicant will do as many

 

push-ups in 60 seconds as possible.  The applicant will lower shoulders level with the height of the elbow and then raise themselves back up.

 

Applicant must complete 21 valid push ups to earn a pass.

 

Test # 5 – 300 Meter Run (1,000 Feet)

 

The applicant will start on the sound of the whistle at the starting line. The applicant will run on the track from the starting point to the finish point. If the track is unavailable, the applicant will then run around the course marked by traffic cones, staying on the outside of the cones, completing the required number of laps to equal a distance of approximately 1,000 feet.  The event will end when the applicant completes the 1,000 feet run.

 

This event must be completed in a maximum time of 70.5 seconds.

 

Test # 6 – Body Fat Analysis

 

The applicant will be measured in three areas.  A sum of their body fat will be determined and a subsequent percentage of body fat will be measured.  This requires no effort on the part of the candidate other than cooperation with the body fat analyst.

 

Males will be measured using chest, abdomen and thigh.  Female applicants will be measured using the triceps, abdomen and thigh.

 

            The candidate must have no more than 22.5% body fat.

 

Background Disqualifiers:

 

Candidate will be removed from consideration if any of the following apply:

 

1.     Honesty/Falsification Issues

2.     History of Violence

3.     Employment Related Issues

4.     Military History (Dishonorable Discharge, etc.)

5.     Serious Traffic Offenses

6.     Gambling Issues

7.     Criminal Activity

8.     Substance Abuse

 

Medical Parameters:

 

1.     Must be in good physical shape and able to perform the duties of a Police Officer.

 

2.   Must have both eyes correctable to 20/20 vision with eyeglasses or contact lenses, 20/70 uncorrected

      and must be free of eye disease or color perception deficiencies.

 

3.    Hearing loss no greater than 40 decibels at 500 hertz, 1000 hertz & 2000 hertz.

 

4.    Blood pressure shall not exceed 160/90

 

 

For explanation of any of these disqualifiers contact Sgt. Matthew Ricketts of the Fairborn Police Department at 937-754-3067.

 

Links to Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Certified Schools in the Fairborn area:

Sinclair Community College

Edison State Community College

Clark State Community College

Greene County Career Center

 

For Additional Information on the Fairborn Police Department, please click below:

Fairborn Police Department Brochure