November 21

Correction Officer Psychological Screening

For those interested in a job with the New York State Department of Correctional Services, there is information online regarding the psychological screening program for correction officer trainee candidates which covers an overview of the screening program, lists the psychological tests administered, and explains the rating system. It also provides a breakdown of the number of people tested, number of disqualifications, number of appeals, and number of disqualifications that were overturned.

As a New York Civil Service Law Attorney with more than 19 years of experience, I can help you with your NYPD, FDNY, NYC Department of Sanitation, NYC Department of Corrections or DCAS, NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services disqualification appeal.

Law Office of Kevin P. Sheerin

If you have questions about your disqualification and would like to schedule a free consultation, please feel free to contact me at 516 248 0040.

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November 16

Psychological Assessment – Did your psychologist receive your documents?

 “Can candidates who have had psychotherapy in the past be NYPD Police Officers?”

How do you know if your psychologist received your documents?

Candidates should first email their psychologist to see if they have received the documentation, and allow at least 5 business days to get a response. If a Candidate does not get a response they can call Candidate Relations Monday – Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm at 718-312-4226, and select option 3.

For further information regarding this matter please click the link: https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/careers/police-officers/faqs-hiring-pos.page#psy

If you failed your psychological evaluation or have been disqualified for any other reason and would like to schedule a free consultation, please contact Kevin Sheerin at 516 248 0040.

Email: kevin@sheerinlaw.com

Website: www.sheerinlaw.com

Blog: civilservice.sheerinlaw.com

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November 15

Psychological Assessment – Will psych history prevent the NYPD from hiring me?

 “Can candidates who have had psychotherapy in the past be NYPD Police Officers?”

What psychological history will prevent me from being hired by the NYPD?

The NYPD does not automatically disqualify a candidate for having received counseling or some other form of mental health treatment. However, they will carefully review the facts in connection with a candidate’s mental health history and consider each and every detail of a candidate’s history on a case by case basis.

If a candidate does have a history of mental health problems, they should be prepared to thoroughly answer any and all questions about their psychological past, including their mental health diagnoses and their past or current treatment(s) (including any therapy they underwent and/or medications they were prescribed). Candidates should be ready, willing and able to provide all of the details in connection with the circumstances and symptoms regarding their mental health history, and how these circumstances and symptoms have affected the candidate both currently and in the past.

For further information regarding this matter please click on the link below: https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/careers/police-officers/faqs-hiring-pos.page#psy

If you failed your psychological evaluation or have been disqualified for any other reason and would like to schedule a free consultation, please contact Kevin Sheerin at 516 248 0040.

Email: kevin@sheerinlaw.com

Website: www.sheerinlaw.com

Blog: civilservice.sheerinlaw.com

Facebook: Law_Office_of Kevin_P._Sheerin

Twitter: @DQLawyer

Podcast: www.newyorkcivilservicelawattorneypodcast.com

November 11

Psychological Assessment – Will Anti-depressants prevent NYPD from hiring me?

 “Can candidates who have had psychotherapy in the past be NYPD Police Officers?”

If I am on anti-depressants will this prevent me from being hired by the NYPD?

The NYPD does not automatically disqualify a candidate from being hired as a police officer simply because they have taken certain medications. However, like psychotherapy, a candidate’s use of any medication will be carefully assessed and closely evaluated by the NYPD. They will want to know and fully understand the reasons why an applicant was prescribed the medication, the symptoms the medication was meant to address, how the candidate did while on the medication, and how long the candidate was taking the medication. As always, candidates should be fully prepared to disclose the name of the medication, as well as the dosage and length of time if was prescribed.

For further information regarding this matter please click on the link below: https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/careers/police-officers/faqs-hiring-pos.page#psy

If you failed your psychological evaluation or have been disqualified for any other reason and would like to schedule a free consultation, please contact Kevin Sheerin at 516 248 0040.

Email: kevin@sheerinlaw.com

Website: www.sheerinlaw.com

Blog: civilservice.sheerinlaw.com

Facebook: Law_Office_of Kevin_P._Sheerin

Twitter: @DQLawyer

Podcast: www.newyorkcivilservicelawattorneypodcast.com

November 11

Psychological Assessment – Can Therapy prevent the NYPD from hiring you?

“Can candidates who have had psychotherapy in the past be NYPD Police Officers?”

If I go to therapy/counseling or have been to therapy/counseling in the past, will this prevent me from being hired by the NYPD?

The NYPD does not automatically disqualify a candidate simply because they have, in their past, attended or are currently attending therapy. They take a close look at the individual circumstances for each candidate and assess each applicant based on many factors, including what occurred that led the candidate to seek counseling in the first place. The NYPD then assesses how the candidate’s counseling went, what the focus of the treatment was, and how the candidate is doing since initially seeking therapy. However, the candidate must be prepared to answer any and all questions regarding their counseling, and be ready to discuss the dates they were in therapy, who their provider was, and the circumstances which led them to seek such therapy.

For further information regarding this matter please click on the link below: https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/careers/police-officers/faqs-hiring-pos.page#psy

If you failed your psychological evaluation or have been disqualified for any other reason and would like to schedule a free consultation, please contact Kevin Sheerin at 516 248 0040.

Email: kevin@sheerinlaw.com

Website: www.sheerinlaw.com

Blog: civilservice.sheerinlaw.com

Facebook: Law_Office_of Kevin_P._Sheerin

Twitter: @DQLawyer

Podcast: www.newyorkcivilservicelawattorneypodcast.com

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