final tests

• Pre-Power Test
  • If a candidate passes Phases 1 through 6 and moves to this phase, they must successfully complete the POWER test at the police academy of the City’s choice before progressing to Phase 8.
• Medical/Drug Screening:
  • A medical examination (that includes visual and hearing examinations) of each candidate who has successfully completed Phases 1 through 7 will be conducted by the Commission’s examining medical physician after a conditional offer of employment. The physical standards and examination procedures are the endorsed requirements for the Police Patrol Officer candidates as established by the Civil Service Commission. Final appointment to a position is contingent upon passing this physical examination. The examination must be held within 60 days of appointment. Each candidate is examined by the physician for present and past medical status in an attempt to determine whether the candidate has any condition that might interfere with the candidate’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. A general system review takes into account past history and present disease, general body condition and physique, and other pertinent information. An agility exam will also be completed to ensure candidates can do the physical attributes of the position. All persons applying through the competitive examination process for Police Patrol Officer positions shall be screened for drugs as part of the certification process. The screening will be done by urinalysis and will be conducted by a toxicology laboratory selected by the Civil Service Commission. Only those candidates who have successfully completed Phases 1 through 7 will be allowed to participate in the screening. Candidates who fail to respond to a request for a drug screening in a timely manner may be removed from the eligibility list by the Civil Service Commission. All drug screening, visual, hearing and medical reports and records are the property of the Civil Service Commission.