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 – to avoid knee-jerk reactions and instead act with consciousness to best address the situation at hand. It also includes:

• Driving and otherwise behaving within your own limits;
• Taking proper precautions to ensure safe performance;
• Thinking things through before acting (including the consequences of your actions);
• Carefully using and maintaining personal and agency/company equipment/materials;
• Safe driving practices during routine and high arousal activities; and
• Attention to and awareness of hazards.

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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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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 a punctual and reliable attendance record;
• Persevering through many types of situations (i.e. unforeseen obstacles, difficulties, long hours and adverse working conditions);
• Staying organized;
• Being careful and paying attention to details (i.e. typos, missing/incorrect information);
• Staying current on new rules, procedures, etc.;
• Being accountable for your work, and analyzing prior mistakes/problems to improve performance;
• Performing effectively under difficult and uncomfortable conditions;
• Ability to keep your promise; and
• Continually works to achieve and/or restore trust with others.

For more information regarding POST Personality-Based Competencies, click 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.

Email: kevin@sheerinlaw.com

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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 facilitator, rule enforcer, etc.;
• Adjusting to planned/unplanned work changes, including different types of incidents that must be handled fluidly and in succession;
• Prioritizing and working effectively on several very different tasks/projects at the same time;
• Uses proper judgment and discretion when applying regulations and policies; understanding the difference between the letter and the spirit of rules and laws;
• Performing duties without constant supervision or instructions;
• Working in unstructured situations with minimal supervision;
• Adjusting to differing supervisory styles; and
• The ability to physically and mentally adjust to the shift work.

For more information regarding POST Personality-Based Competencies, 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.

Email: kevin@sheerinlaw.com

Website: www.sheerinlaw.com

Blog: civilservice.sheerinlaw.com

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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 others from the group/organization. Teamwork consists of:

• Sharing information and providing assistance and support to co-workers, supervisors, and others;
• Balancing personal ambitions with organizational/team goals;
• Performing your fair share in a group effort;
• Collaborating effectively with others to accomplish common work goals, as needed; and
• Not allowing personal differences to affect your working relationships.

For more information regarding POST Personality-Based Competencies, 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.

Email: kevin@sheerinlaw.com

Website: www.sheerinlaw.com

Blog: civilservice.sheerinlaw.com

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Twitter: @DQLawyer

Podcast: www.newyorkcivilservicelawattorneypodcast.com

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 impact others (Social Awareness);
• Interest and concern for the feelings of others (Empathy);
• Tact and impartiality in treating all members of society (Tolerance); and
• Ability/comfort to approach others, and in confronting, the skills to reduce interpersonal conflict
(Social-Self Confidence/Conflict Management).

For more information regarding POST Personality-Based Competencies, 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.

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