Employment as a NYPD Police Officer can be one of the most rewarding occupations with many financial perks and benefits. However, becoming a member of the NYPD is not for everyone, as it requires many unique skillsets. Police Officers must be able to cope well under extreme pressure, think fast on their feet, control their emotions and not react to them, and, in many cases, defuse high pressure and/or hostile situations, in a responsible, calm and professional manner. Because not everyone is cut out to become a Police Officer, Applicants must go through a very extensive screening process in order to qualify. Applicants must go through very rigorous psychological, character and medical screenings. After completing the screening process, Candidates may find that they have been disqualified for various reasons stemming from one or more of these screenings.

If you have received a Psychological, Medical or Character Disqualification from the New York City Police Department (NYPD), New York City Correction Department (NYCD), Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) or any other law enforcement agency, feel free to contact Kevin P. Sheerin, Esq.  at 516-248-0040 for a free consultation.

Kevin is a retired NYPD Captain who specializes in NYPD Disqualification Appeals. He has more than 20 years of experience helping Candidates appeal and reverse their disqualification.

If you 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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Candidates should go into their Oral Psychological Evaluation with the expectation that it will find it very stressful. This challenging environment is not by accident; in fact, it is done by design. Candidates must realize that they are applying for one of the most important and stressful jobs, with many unforeseen problems that can and will arise, and they MUST be ready, willing and able to handle them in a quick, calm and professional manner. Your Evaluator will be making the determination as to 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: You should arrive promptly, dress appropriately, have a good attitude when meeting with your Evaluator (smile, address them by name, speak firmly and clearly, maintain eye contact, 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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The NYPD, as well as other law enforcement agencies around the country are finding themselves understaffed due to an unprecedented increase in retirements and resignations. Some agencies are also struggling to recruit new law enforcement officers. In an effort to overcome these obstacles, some agencies are creating new ideas and incentives (such as signing bonuses and retention pay).

These incentives, in addition to the more traditional ones (i.e.: job security, excellent benefits and an opportunity for early retirement) make this career even more attractive to applicants. These challenges for law enforcement agencies, offer applicants an excellent opportunity (and perhaps even some leverage), in successfully securing a position as a law enforcement professional.

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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The NYPD Police Officer Background Investigation is a long and intricate process in which an Investigator will delve deeply into your personal life in order to get a full picture of who you are, including facts about your past and present relationships, employment and personal activities. How long it will take depends on how extensive your personal facts are (i.e.: have you lived in many places or only a few, have you had many jobs or just one, etc.). Based on the facts discovered during the Background Investigation, the process can take anywhere from several weeks to several months or longer.

If you are applying for a federal law enforcement position, the Investigation process is even more extensive (i.e.: collecting fingerprints, completing Questionnaires for National Security Positions, polygraphs and a background investigation) the process could take a year or more, since most of federal law enforcement positions require the candidate obtain security clearance before they are deemed eligible for access to classified information.

Regardless of the law enforcement position you are applying for, you must be patient, as the background investigation is a lengthy process and you will need to remain at the disposal of the hiring agency until the process is complete.

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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A very important part of the NYPD Police Officer Application Process is the Candidate background investigation. This process can be the deciding factor as to whether or not you are deemed eligible to become a Police Officer. You need to have a clean record if you want to be approved by the hiring agency. Passing the psychological screening is also a vital step in the hiring process. 

The background investigation will begin the moment you submit your application. Since the hiring process can take a very long time, you should remember to quickly notify the hiring agency of any changes that may occur from the time you filed your original application (i.e.: address, phone number, contact information, jobs or any other information that has changed since your original application). Not only is it smart to do this as soon as possible, but such diligence will work in your favor, as it shows that you are responsible and are able to follow through on tasks without being prompted. It will also save you time, since the investigators will not have to guess where you currently reside or how to contact you.

The background investigation involves the hiring agency looking into the following:

Friends/Family: The hiring agency will delve into your personal life. They will check in with your family, friends and relatives to find out what kind of person you are. Investigators will make personal visits to your home and ask your family and friends many questions and gather personal information about you. And, if you have been divorced within the past ten years, they will also interview your ex-spouse.

Education: The investigators will obtain transcripts from your high school and colleges to verify the educational information you provided on your application. They may also interview former teachers, professors and classmates.  And, they will check to see if you had any disciplinary actions against you while in school.

Employment history: The background investigator will check with your previous employers to find out why you no longer work for them. If you can get a positive referral from your previous employer, this could work in your favor. However, is they discover you were let go for negative reasons (such as failing to fulfil your duties), this could adversely affect your chances of getting a job in law enforcement.

Criminal record: If you have any felony convictions, it will be difficult, if not possible for you to continue through the hiring process, as the hiring agency will question how you can enforce the law, if you are unable to live according to the law.

Credit history: The background check will also include checking your financial behavior. Investigators will check your credit history to see whether or not you are financially responsible, as they feel this gives them insight as to how trustworthy you are.

Drug Use/Abuse: If you currently use/abuse drugs, the Investigator will see this as a sufficient reason to disqualify you. If you currently do not use drugs, but have in the past, whether or not a hiring agency will consider you for the job really depends on that particular department, as the tolerance in different departments vary greatly as to how they view past drug use.

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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