Pre-Employment evaluations are fairly common in law enforcement and are used to help determine whether a specific job candidate is suitable for the unique demands of a given position. The evaluation typically consists of a number of components, including (but not limited to): psychological testing, a review of background information, a clinical interview, and a review of records. The information is then considered as a whole to inform a recommendation regarding suitability for a position. It is important to remember that the determination of suitability is not a reflection of one’s overall mental health and that it is specific to an ability to meet the demands of that position only.
The pre-employment screening is a tedious process and often includes a psychological screening, a background investigation, and a medical component. The frustration that many job candidates face in completing the process is understandable. However, it is important to remember that there are no shortcuts to passing the psychological portion of the evaluation. The most important thing that a candidate must be prepared to do is to speak openly and honestly about their history and current functioning.
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