What testing will be required?

All lateral applicants will be required to take a polygraph and medical exam. If a prior suitability/psychological exam can be provided by a previous agency, it will be accepted. New psychological will be required if one can't be provided from your previous agency. All applicants will be required to agree to background investigation and criminal history check. Civil Service written and oral exams are not required for lateral applicants.

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1. Where is the job posting for Police Recruit and Police Lateral?
2. When will the lateral class start?
3. How long will the lateral class be?
4. How long will the Police Training Officer (PTO) process be?
5. What equipment and/or uniforms will be given to laterals?
6. When will I be assigned a take-home vehicle?
7. How much sworn time do you have to have to be considered for the lateral program?
8. How is pay/vacation accrual determined?
9. What are health insurance options?
10. How will class be structured?
11. Will I have a choice of patrol division assignment/shift?
12. When can I apply for specialty jobs/units?
13. Will laterals have to serve a probationary period?
14. What testing will be required?