Passing the Police Recruit Assessment Process

2. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-1-84445-358-0
Verlag: SAGE Publications Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 144 Seiten, Format (B × H): 189 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 294 g

Reihe: Practical Policing Skills Series

This practical and accessible book is an essential purchase for anyone applying to become a police officer. With competition for jobs increasing, thorough preparation prior to assessment is more important than ever. This book is full of clear advice and guidance as well as providing essential practice in all areas of the recruitment process, from completing the application form, excelling at the written and verbal exercises, to passing the psychometric tests. Carefully structured around the seven core competencies assessed during recruitment, the book reinforces the skills and understandings necessary to become a police officer while increasing individual confidence and competence.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cox, Peter

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Öffentliches Recht Verwaltungsrecht Verwaltungspraxis Polizei

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
The National Core Competencies
The Application Form
Assessment Centres
Interactive Exercises
Written Exercises
Interviews
Respect for Race and Diversity
Psychometric Tests
After the Assessment Centre
Appendix A: The National Core Competencies
Appendix B: The National Core Competencies Checklist
Appendix C: Central Hospital Trust: Information Pack
Appendix D: Frequently Asked Questions
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Cox, Peter
Peter Cox was an Inspector in exams and assessment at Centrex, Harrogate. During his time there he was responsible for training recruit assessors, designing recruit assessment exercises and ensuring the assessment process was adopted nationally by all police forces. He also served as a police officer for 27 years and holds a Certificate of Education.