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Criteria Used When Considering Candidate’s Psychological Suitability

Psychologists do not use just one item of information, but consider various integrate data when making a Suitability Determination. At…

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POST: Psychological Interviews

The Psychological Screening Interview is conducted to provide the NYPD Psychologist with detailed information about each candidate. As a candidate,…

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POST Personality-Based Competencies – Substance Abuse/Risk-Taking Behavior

Dimension 10: Avoiding Substance Abuse and Other Risk-Taking Behavior: Avoiding Substance Abuse and Other Risk-Taking Behavior includes not participating in…

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POST Personality-Based Competencies – Assertiveness/Persuasiveness

Dimension 9: Assertiveness/Persuasiveness: Assertiveness/Persuasiveness involves taking control of a situation in a calm and assertive manner without hesitation, even under…

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POST Personality-Based Competencies – Decision-Making/Judgment

Dimension 8: Decision-Making/Judgment: Decision-Making/Judgment involves common sense and the ability to make sound decisions, demonstrated by the ability to properly…

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POST Personality-Based Competencies – Emotional Regulation/Stress Tolerance

Dimension 7: Emotional Regulation/Stress Tolerance: Emotional Regulation/Stress Tolerance involves the ability to maintain composure and stay in control, even during…

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POST Personality-Based Competencies – Integrity/Ethics

Dimension 6: Integrity/Ethics: Integrity/Ethics requires maintaining high standards of personal conduct, such as honesty, impartiality and trustworthiness, as well as…

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POST Personality-Based Competencies – Impulse Control/Attention to Safety

Dimension 5: Impulse Control/Attention to Safety: Impulse Control/Attention to Safety involves taking proper precautions and avoiding impulsive and/or unnecessarily risky…

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POST Personality-Based Competencies – Conscientiousness/Dependability

Dimension 4: Conscientiousness/Dependability: Conscientiousness/Dependability involves diligent, reliable, conscientious work patterns, and performing in a timely, logical manner in accordance with…

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POST Personality-Based Competencies – Adaptability/Flexibility

Dimension 3: Adaptability/Flexibility: Adaptability/Flexibility involves the ability to change course, with the capacity to quickly and easily adjust to many…

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