The strength of a police, fire, corrections and transit and port security agency often depends upon the abilities of its least able officer. Will the personnel you hire possess the necessary psychological attributes to manage the intellectual and emotional stresses which are so much a part of the work? When sound judgment and split second decision making are required for effective independent action, when cooperation and teamwork are necessary for effective collective operations-will your least able officer be able to respond appropriately? When openness to supervision and adherence to command are vital-will you get it?
These questions are important ones. The chief or director who has the right answers will be in the best position to build and strategically administer the department. It will be a department that functions at the highest level of competence, and one which is well protected against litigation.
Comprehensive psychological screening of police, fire, corrections, transit and port security applicants can help get the answers needed and is an important tool for selecting applicants most qualified for the job. In addition, psychological screening provides specific identification of an applicant’s areas of strength, as well as vulnerability. This enables more effective task assignment of the applicant once hired, and the determination of relevant supervisory issues and goals to be addressed.
Expert and highly experienced in the provision of psychological services, Chandler Psychological Associates staff conducts police applicant screenings of high quality.