July 24

Oral Psychological Evaluation – Useful Tips

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Candidates should go into their Oral Psychological Evaluation with the expectation that they will find it very stressful. This challenging environment is not by accident; it is done by design. You must realize that you are applying for one of the most important and stressful jobs, with many unforeseen problems that can and will arise, and you MUST be ready, willing and able to handle them in a quick, calm and professional manner. Your Evaluator will be determining whether or not you are capable of handling the daily challenges Police Officers face, based on many factors, including body language, attitude and your responses to different questions and situations.

You must be prepared both physically and mentally for your Oral Psychological Evaluation. The following are some basic tips you should keep in mind before, during and after your Evaluation: Arrive promptly, dress appropriately, have a good attitude when meeting with your Evaluator (smile, address them by name, , extend your hand to offer a firm handshake and when invited to sit, be sure to sit upright, not slouching). Moreover, NEVER let your Evaluator see you frustrated, angry or crying for any reason at any time, as this is all part of the evaluation process to “test” your capabilities for the job. Remember, you are on a job interview, and it is your attitude, body language and responses that are being evaluated, not theirs. You should present yourself as if you are already a Police Officer if you would like the Evaluator to see you as one. Finally, keep your answers short and sweet, unless your Evaluator requests you to do otherwise.

If you failed your NYPD Psychological Evaluation or have been disqualified for any reason and would like to schedule a free consultation, please contact Kevin Sheerin at 516.248.0040.

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July 22

How Your Psychological History Affects the NYPD Hiring Process

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There are no specific mental health issues in your past that the NYPD would automatically disqualify you for. Each Candidate’s mental health history is considered on a case by case basis. However, all Candidate’s with a history of mental health issues, should be prepared to answer any and all questions about their mental health diagnoses, including past and/or present treatment(s), any therapy and/or medications they may have received, the circumstances and symptoms surrounding their mental health history, and how each of these items have affected both their past and present situation.

For more information about how Psychological History can Prevent a Candidate from being Hired by the NYPD, click the link:
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/careers/police-officers/faqs-hiring-pos.page#psy

If you failed your NYPD Psychological Evaluation or have been disqualified for any reason and would like to schedule a free consultation, please contact Kevin Sheerin at 516.248.0040.

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July 20

What to Expect – NYPD Psychological Exam

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What to Expect – NYPD Psychological Exam…

The NYPD written test is a full day of paperwork, administered in a group setting. Candidates should be prepared to complete autobiographical questionnaires, symptom inventories, and two lengthy objective personality inventory measures.

The oral interview is a one-on-one evaluation with a Psychologist who will ask you questions about your educational, employment, psychological, medical and legal history, as well as your social relationships. Candidates can expect a more in depth interview if the Psychologist believes there are areas of concern which require closer examination. The oral interview takes approximately 1 hour.

For both the written testing and oral interview, Candidates should come prepared (bring a resume, transcripts, etc.). And, as always, Candidates should be completely open and honest.

For more information about the NYPD Psychological Exam click the link:
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/careers/police-officers/faqs-hiring-pos.page#psy

If you failed your NYPD Psychological Evaluation or have been disqualified for any reason and would like to schedule a free consultation, please contact Kevin Sheerin at 516.248.0040.

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July 19

Interviewing/Screening Psychologist’s Role

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What is the Interviewing/Screening Psychologist’s Role?

Screening Psychologists are responsible for collecting, reviewing and integrating test data, personal history information (including pertinent medical records), and clinical interview data, which they then utilize to determine the suitability of a Candidate. Screening Psychologists must be careful to minimize their reliance on impressionistic judgments and maximize their use of evidence-based methods and strategies when making their determination, since, the evaluation of a Candidate’s Psychological Suitability, is, in effect, a key factor used to determine whether a Candidate falls within or outside the parameters of tolerable risk. In essence, the Psychologist’s role is one of risk assessor, requiring them to determine if a Candidate falls within the parameters of acceptable risk.

Peace Officers must be free of any emotional and/or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which might adversely affect the proper exercise of their powers. Candidates must understand that it is the Screening Psychologist’s responsibility to integrate and evaluate a Candidate’s information against risk management criteria.

For more information about the Role of the Interviewing/Screening Psychologist click the link:
Peace Officer Psychological Screening Manual

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

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July 19

Candidates Must be Honest during Psychological Interview

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Candidates must be open and honest during their Psychological Interview. If the Interviewing Psychologist detects any type of deception, such deception could be viewed as grounds for Disqualification. While it may be assumed that deceptive people tend to be more evasive, less talkative, have longer response times and may deflect or avoid responses to direct inquiries, they may also present oversimplified stories or use third person or impersonal language structure to disconnect themselves from personal responsibility. Denying events that are documented in the background investigation or treatment records, or minimizing their importance, are also indicators of deception that Candidates should avoid at all times.

A Psychologist may admonish a Candidate who does not provide complete and truthful answers, in an effort to mitigate deception and foster honest reporting. A Candidate’s responses will also be compared against other sources of information to the extent possible. When deception is detected, the Psychologist will use professional judgment to determine whether or not the deception is consequential. For example, was the Candidate being intentionally deceptive or did it result from a misunderstanding, confusion or erroneous beliefs about what the Candidate believed he or she was being asked to disclose.

For more information about Candidate Disqualification due to Deception, click the link below:
Peace Officer Psychological Screening Manual

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

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