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Anonymous Interview Candidate in New York, NY
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at New York Police Department (New York, NY)
LE application process. application-interview-board- psych test - academy - etc once you complete the academy you are put into a command, not of your choice and you begin the career as a police officer.
- why do you want to be in LE
Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at New York Police Department
It was an extremely long and tedious hiring process. Interview is just one of many steps in the hiring process. There is an initial interview, a second interview and a final interview.
- How would you connect a caller to the appropriate agency?
Anonymous Employee
I applied online. I interviewed at New York Police Department
Only interview you have to go through is with a psychologist. There’s no direct standard interview. It’s more of an interview to test your psychological and make sure the type of person you are.
- They ask about your past. Childhood, family, school, friends, social life, etc!
Anonymous Employee
I applied through other source. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at New York Police Department in Sept 2022
The process is long and lengthy but it's worth it. Don't give up. If you're currently working while doing this process.. just prepare to use a lot of sick days to go in the police department to finish the process.
- Are you a heavy drinker? Why would you want to be work for NYPD?
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at New York Police Department
psychologist was very rude and judgmental, also asked questions in a very dimeaning way. pretended like nothing I said made sense.didnt clearly ask questions and confused me also. would not recommend
- why did I want to be a police officer
Anonymous Employee in New York, NY
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at New York Police Department (New York, NY)
You need to provide information on your background, school, employment history, family, health. You need to provide documents. Drivers license, school transcript. You have to take a written and psych exam and medical exam.
- Background questions and job history.
Anonymous Interview Candidate in New York, NY
I applied online. I interviewed at New York Police Department (New York, NY) in Feb 2022
There is a writing sample prior to your interview which you are to complete the same day it is sent to you. The interview was held over Microsoft Teams and the link was sent the same day as the interview.
- How would you explain GC-MS?
Anonymous Employee in New York, NY
I applied online. I interviewed at New York Police Department (New York, NY) in Nov 2021
10 hour initial interview process. Starts with vision, hearing and EKG. Was given an investigator and everything else was easy. Must come in business attire. Be patient and definitely bring lots of snacks because you're there all day since 6:30am
- Why NYPD. What makes you want the position?
Anonymous Interview Candidate in New York, NY
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at New York Police Department (New York, NY)
Easy interview process. Must be able to pass background check. Dress professionally and arrive on time. They describe the job pretty well. Dont take the job if you’re overly sensitive. As no one likes getting a ticket.
- Are you able to be on your feet for many hours
Anonymous Employee
I applied online. I interviewed at New York Police Department
Selected based on resume. No interview for Summer 2018 internship. Got call that I am selected as an intern just based on resume. Was selected because of SQL skills. Background check was performed.
- No questions asked. Selected based on resume.
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