Tag: Failing the NYPD Psych Test

Dimension 9: Assertiveness/Persuasiveness: Assertiveness/Persuasiveness involves taking control of a situation in a calm and assertive manner without hesitation, even under dangerous and/or adverse conditions. It includes the ability to: • Confront individuals when appropriate; • Act assertively and without hesitation; Read More …

Dimension 8: Decision-Making/Judgment: Decision-Making/Judgment involves common sense and the ability to make sound decisions, demonstrated by the ability to properly and quickly assess situations to determine/take appropriate action. It also involves the ability to examine information to determine what is/is Read More …

Dimension 7: Emotional Regulation/Stress Tolerance: Emotional Regulation/Stress Tolerance involves the ability to maintain composure and stay in control, even during high pressure emergency events and other stressful situations. It also requires taking negative aspects of the job in stride and Read More …

Dimension 6: Integrity/Ethics: Integrity/Ethics requires maintaining high standards of personal conduct, such as honesty, impartiality and trustworthiness, as well as abiding by laws, rules, regulations, and procedures, which also means: • Not abusing the system or using your position for Read More …

Dimension 5: Impulse Control/Attention to Safety: Impulse Control/Attention to Safety involves taking proper precautions and avoiding impulsive and/or unnecessarily risky behavior to ensure the safety of yourself and others. It includes the ability and mindset to think before acting – Read More …

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. Conscientiousness/Dependability includes: • Carrying out assigned tasks thoroughly, timely and successfully to completion; • Maintaining Read More …

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 of the job. Adaptability/Flexibility consists of: • Appropriately shifting between various work roles, such as Read More …

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. It also requires establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, clients, representatives and Read More …

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. Social Competence includes: • Ability to read people and be aware of how your words/behavior Read More …

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 of bias, may require clarification. It is important for candidates to understand that background investigators Read More …