Dimension 4: Conscientiousness/Dependability: Conscientiousness/Dependability involves diligent, reliable, conscientious work patterns, and performing in a timely, logical manner in accordance with rules, regulations and organizational policies.…
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Dimension 3: Adaptability/Flexibility: Adaptability/Flexibility involves the ability to change course, with the capacity to quickly and easily adjust to many different and sometimes competing demands…
Dimension 2: Teamwork: Teamwork involves working effectively with others to accomplish common goals, while putting your personal interests aside for the good of the group/organization.…
Dimension 1: Social Competence: Social Competence involves communicating with others in a tactful and respectful manner, and showing sensitivity and concern in one’s daily interactions.…
During the course of the psychological evaluation, gaps or discrepancies in a candidate’s accounts of their occupational or personal history, including incidents involving potential acts…
The psychological suitability standard for peace officers requires the absence of any “emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion,…
A great deal of peace officer psychological research focuses on identifying indicators of dysfunctional peace officer behaviors. Many counterproductive work behaviors (CWBs) have been targeted…
A considerable amount of research focused on the identification of the psychological characteristics of successful peace officers. In general, the results of this research indicated…
Candidates often wonder what guidelines the NYPD Psychologist uses when deciding if an applicant is psychologically unsuitable. There are ten (10) dimensions that are considered…
In accordance with POST Commission Regulation 1955(e)(5), the NYPD has the right to request a candidate’s psychological records when warranted. A history of mental health…