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Updated 09.07.10
2010 Police & Public Safety Fitness For Duty Testing: List Serv Survey
Original Question Posed
Good Afternoon fellow HR Managers: Do any of you do fitness assessment's for police officers as part of the employment process? If so, any information would be helpful. My email is [email protected] I will be happy to share all results with anyone interested. Kind regards, Bonnie C. Jones Human Resources Consultant University of Tennessee- MTAS, Institute for Public Service Nashville, TN [email protected] Ph: 615. 532. 4948
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Original Question Posed ................................................................................................................... 1
City of Longmont, Colorado ............................................................................................................. 4
City of Richland, Washington ........................................................................................................... 4
Columbia, Missouri .......................................................................................................................... 4
Lenexa, Kansas ................................................................................................................................. 5
Dodge City, Kansas ........................................................................................................................... 5
Starkville, Missouri ........................................................................................................................... 6
Leawood, Kansas .............................................................................................................................. 6
City of Waterloo, Indiana ................................................................................................................. 7
Gwinnett County Government, Georgia .......................................................................................... 8
Keene, New Hampshire ................................................................................................................... 8
Salem, Oregon .................................................................................................................................. 9
Ashland, Kentucky .......................................................................................................................... 10
City of Pyallup, WA ......................................................................................................................... 15
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City of Margquette, MI .................................................................................................................. 17
Georgia, Dept. of Public Safety ...................................................................................................... 18
Evanston, Illinois ............................................................................................................................ 19
City of Corpus Christi, TX ................................................................................................................ 19
Crystal Lake, IL ............................................................................................................................... 20
Oregon, Dept. of Public Safety ....................................................................................................... 20
City of Apache Junction, AZ ........................................................................................................... 21
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City of Longmont, Colorado
Bonnie, The City of Longmont has been conducting a pre-employment and annual fitness assessment for several years. It is designed to test the essential functions of a police officer's work and was developed by a cross section of sworn officers (gender/age) and has been instrumental in determining not just annual fitness, but the ability to return to work post on- or off-the-job injury. Let me know if you need more information. Debra Carson, ARM-P Risk Manager City of Longmont, Colorado USA 303-651-8720
City of Richland, Washington
Bonnie, All of our candidates must pass the State defined public safety testing fitness test. This involves a 300m run, a Mile run, pull-ups, standing vertical jump, and push-ups. I will give you the contact for the 3rd Party that does our testing. It is www.PublicSafetyTesting.com Gordon Beecher City of Richland, WA
Columbia, Missouri
Bonnie,
The City of Columbia has a basic pre-employment obstacle course that candidates are required to complete. It has been in place for many years and I believe it to be out dated. We also have a pre-employment medical physical that is very thorough and Police Officers are required to go through this physical every two years.
We would be interested in any information you received from your inquiry.
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Lenexa, Kansas
We do have a pre-employment and return to work fitness assessment. We have worked with information from the Cooper Institute as well as the local clinic that does this work for us. We follow the State guidelines for establishing the physical requirements. Active police officers must pass quarterly fitness tests. Kim
Dodge City, Kansas
See accompanying Word Doc titled: Cooper Physical Fitness Paper 4 We are working on this issue right now. I have attached a memo from the Cooper Institute that details some of the concerns involved. The biggest is that if you do physical testing of applicants on a pass/fail basis you must have physical standards for your incumbent officers. If you have out of shape current officers and then refuse to hire, for example, a female applicant because she can't run 1 1/2 miles in 16 minutes you are setting yourselves up for a lawsuit. I would recommend researching the Cooper Institute in Dallas, who are experts in physical standards for law enforcement and also searching the IACP (International Assoc of Chiefs of Police) website for information. Glenna Walker Human Resource Officer City of Dodge City 806 N. 2nd, Dodge City, KS 67801 (620)225-8100 Fax (620)225-8251
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Starkville, Missouri
See accompanying Excel Doc titled: SPD Physical Fitness Requirements 081016.xls Bonnie, We do require that applicants pass a physical fitness test to be eligible for consideration for employment. I have attached a copy of our fitness requirements. This is the minimum requirements for entrance to the State academy. If we are going to hire candidates, we expect them to go to the academy and pass. If they can not meet the entrance requirements to get into the academy, then we do not need to waste our time and resources on them. To Glenna Walker's point, we do require active officers to pass annual fitness testing. If you need more information on the testing requirements, please let me know. Randy Boyd Personnel Officer City of Starkville 101 Lampkin Street Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-2525, ext. 124 Fax (662) 323-2588 [email protected]
Leawood, Kansas
Bonnie,
Our officers do go through testing but am not sure of all the criteria. I've requested a copy of the protocol from the provider and will share when it is available.......thanks
Lovina Freeman, SPHR, IPMA-CP Director of HR, City of Leawood City of Leawood 913/339-6700, Ext. 103 Fax: 913/339-9477
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City of Waterloo, Indiana
See accompanying Word Doc titled: Police Recruit Fitness Test Score Sheet 09
The State of Iowa has a mandated physical ability test that the police officer candidate must pass before hire and has to pass again at the police academy. I have attached the rating form and a description of the required tasks. PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST 1. Sit & Reach Test The test involves stretching out to touch the toes or beyond with extended arms from a sitting position. 2. One Minute Sit-Up Test The test involves performing bent leg sit-ups for one minute. 3. One Minute Push-Up Test The test involves performing straight-leg push-ups for one minute. 4. One & One-Half Mile Run We have conducted this test both inside and outside, generally at one of the local high schools or the football domed stadium at the local university. No matter how good the conditions, a significant number of candidates cannot meet the criteria. The candidates generally know at least 6 weeks in advance about this test. Each year our current officers go through the same test. If they don't pass, they are not in trouble but get a lot of flack from the other officers. Cheryl Huddleston, SPHR Human Resources Manager City of Waterloo 620 Mulberry St Waterloo IA 50703 319-291-4522 #3375
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Gwinnett County Government, Georgia
We do physical fitness exam and medical screening. All of our officers must be "certified" which is obtained through departmental training as well as state mandated training & testing; therefore, our physical fitness standards and guidelines are based primarily on standards established by the State agency responsible for issuing the certification. Kenneth Poe, IPMA-CP Director, Human Resources Gwinnett County Government 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 office: 770.822.7910 fax: 770.822-7929 www.gwinnettcounty.com
Keene, New Hampshire
See 2 attached word docs titled: Fitness Testing Informed Consent Waiver Male Version 04 Standards & Female Version
Good Morning, Bill Prokop asked me to get back to you on this.
NH Statue 188-F:27 requires that all Police Officers hired after 1 Jan 2001 take and pass a physical fitness test once every three years. This test consists of one repetition of a bench press based on a person’s weight, push-ups, sit-ups, and a 1.5 mile run. Standards vary by age and gender. I have attached a copy of the current Police Standards and Training Council’s standards. As a note, there are what is called “entry Standards” (Cooper 35th percentile) and “exit standards” (Coopers 50th percentile). These mean the 35th percentile is what is required to enter the NH police academy and the 50th percentile is what one must achieve to graduate from the academy.
Once certified and pursuant to the Statute cited above, an officer must only continue to meet the 35th percentile during the required every three year testing.
Our CBA also allows officers to take the physical fitness test twice a year and be compensated upon passing. Supervisors have the same wording in their contract, but only once per year.
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If you have any other questions please feel free to ask.
Steve
Captain Steven Russo Keene Police Department Administrative Services Division 400 Marlboro Street Keene, NH 03431 603-357-9813 [email protected]
Salem, Oregon
Hi Bonnie, The state of Oregon implemented standards for our LE Academy a few years ago, and many of our law enforcement entities incorporated those into the hiring process: http://www.oregon.gov/DPSST/AT/ORPAT.shtml Under ADA, physical agility assessments are allowable prior to an offer of employment, if they don't include a pre-employment medical exam: http://www.ada.gov/copsq7a.htm Cordially, Janie McCollister, SPHR HR Administrator/HR Risk Consultant HIPAA Risk Management Privacy Official City County Insurance Services (CIS) 1212 Court St NE Salem, OR 97301
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Ashland, Kentucky
Below is what is used by the City of Ashland, KY. Deborah Musser, CMC Human Resources Director/City Clerk City of Ashland P. O. Box 1839 Ashland, KY 41105-1839 (606) 327-2024 SECTION 9. PHYSICAL FITNESS EVALUATION 9.1 Consistent with the implementation of the Peace Officer Professional Standards and Certification Act, all applicants for the position of police officer shall be required to pass a battery of physical fitness tests. Applicants will be required to complete a battery of tests, consisting of a 1.5 mile run, 300 meter run, maximum push up, one repetition maximum bench press, and one-minute sit-up. Each test has a minimum for successful completion of the test. If an applicant fails any of the individual tests, then that applicant has not met the physical training standards. All applicants will be required to have a medical examination to determine if they can safely participate in the physical agility testing. All applicants must have an Ashland Police Department Medical Release Form signed by a physician or physician's assistant prior to taking the physical fitness test. The physical fitness tests and standards have been established by the KLEC and the DOCJT. The tests selected have been validated by Dr. Thomas A. Collingwood of Fitness Intervention Technology in Dallas, Texas, and determined to be most indicative of the areas of physical fitness necessary to perform the function of a peace officer in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. These tests and standards shall be used for each applicant for the position of peace officer without regard to age or gender. The evaluation is for the purpose of demonstrating physical skills necessary to perform essential job functions and to determine as accurately as possible the ability of the applicant to cope with the extreme physical stress of a police officer. The evaluation shall be conducted and supervised by the Ashland Police Department Physical Fitness Director or his designee. The Physical Fitness Director shall express a written opinion to the Chief of Police as to each applicant's ability to perform physical tasks relative to real tasks performed on the job. Each applicant shall receive a copy of the evaluation format a reasonable amount of time prior to the evaluation. 9.2 PHYSICAL FITNESS Physical fitness means having the physical readiness to perform the strenuous and critical tasks of the job. The physical fitness areas that have been determined to be the underlying factors for an officer's capability to do the job consist of five specific and different areas.
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1. Aerobic power or cardiovascular endurance. This is having an efficient heart and cardiovascular system so that an officer can perform physical tasks over a sustained period of time. It is an important area for performing job tasks such as making foot pursuits and long term use of force situations. 2. Anaerobic power. This is having the ability to make short intense bursts of effort. This is an important area for performing job tasks such as short sprint pursuit situations. 3. Upper body absolute strength. This is having the upper body strength to make maximal efforts against a resistance. This is important for performing physical tasks that require lifting, carrying and pushing. 4. Upper body muscular endurance. This is having the capability to make repeated muscular contractions with the upper body without getting fatigued. This is important for much use of force job tasks. 5. Trunk or abdominal muscular endurance. This is having the capability to make repeated muscular contractions with the abdominal area without getting fatigued. The abdomen is the fulcrum of the body and is important in many tasks involving lifting, pulling and dragging. 9.3 MEASUREMENT Physical fitness will be measured during the performance of five physical fitness tests that will be given in one day. 1. 1.5 mile run. This measures aerobic power or cardiovascular endurance (the ability to have stamina over time). This test consists of running/walking, as fast as possible, the distance of 1.5 miles. 2. 300 Meter Run. This measures aerobic power or the ability to make an intense burst of effort for a short time period or distance. This test consists of sprinting 300 meters as fast as possible. 3. One Repetition Maximum (RM) Bench-Press. This measures the absolute strength of the upper body. The candidate lies on a bench and pushes up as much weight as possible one time. 4. Maximum Push up Test. This measures the muscular endurance of the upper body. The candidate executes as many push-ups as possible from the front, lean and rest position with no time limit. 5. One Minute Sit up Test. This measures the abdominal or trunk muscular endurance. While lying on the ground, the candidate executes in one minute as many bent leg sit ups as possible. Each test is scored separately and each applicant must meet the standard on each and every test. If an applicant fails any of the individual tests, then that applicant has not met the physical training standards. SCORE CHART 1 point 3 points 5 points TEST AVERAGE ABOVE AVERAGE EXCEEDS Bench Press 64% of body Weight 73% of Body Weight 81% of Body Weight 1 Minute Sit Up 18 sit ups 19 sit ups 20 sit ups 300 Meter Run 61 - 65 seconds 56-60 seconds <56 seconds Max Push Up 20-24 push ups 25-29 push ups >30 push ups 1.5 Mile Run 17:12 16:15 15:18
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The procedure and order for testing will be as follows: 1. Test in the One Repetition Maximum Bench Press, and then rest for 5 minutes. 2. Test in the One-Minute Sit Up, and then rest for 15 minutes. 3. Test in the 300-Meter Run, then rest for 15 minutes. 4. Test in the Maximum Push Up, and then rest for 30 minutes. 5. Warm up for 2 minutes, then test in the 1.5 Mile Run and cool down for 5 minutes. Rating Point Value: A total of twenty-five (25) points possible: one (1) point for each exercise scored in the average category; three (3) points for each exercise scored in the above average category; or five (5) points for each exercise scored in the exceeds category. 9.4 PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING REQUIREMENT Any applicant hired after December 31, 1980, shall be required to participate in the City's physical fitness/wellness program and may be granted up to three (3) hours per week duty time for physical fitness training. Every sworn officer of the Ashland Police Department hired prior to December 31, 1980, who chooses to participate in the Department's health maintenance program, may also be granted up to three (3) hours per week duty time for physical fitness training. This is a health maintenance program and no officer who volunteers to participate shall be subject to any disciplinary action for a below average evaluation.
Kentwood, Michigan
See 1 attached PDF file titled: 216.pdf
Bonnie, In response to your question below, the Kentwood (MI) Police Department does conduct annual fitness testing as part of our Wellness Program. Please find attached above our Department Policy which deals with our Wellness Program and feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. Sincerely, John Van Dyke Staff Services Bureau Manager Kentwood Police Department 4742 Walma Ave. S.E. Kentwood, MI 49512 (616) 656-6681 [email protected]
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Prince Frederick, Maryland
See 1 attached PDF file titled: Strength and Endurance Test2008.pdf
Bonnie: Here you go!
Paula Gray Personnel Manager Calvert County Government Office of Personnel 150 Main Street, Suite 101 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410.535.1600 ext. 2367 (work) 410.414.5617 (fax) [email protected] (email)
Akron, Ohio
See 1 attached PDF file titled: OPOTCForm.pdf
The City of Akron, Ohio requires all candidates to pass the OPOTA test. It is required by the State of Ohio prior to receiving their certification. I have attached a copy of the assessment worksheet. Stacey Kingan Doty Personnel Analyst III City of Akron 330-375-2720 ext. 4659
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Norman, OK
See 2 attached files titled: Testingandhiringproceduresrev06-09 and disqualifiers2009_48th
Bonnie,
The City of Norman does conduct a physical ability test as a part of the employment process for Police Officer. I have attached our "Testing and Hiring Procedure" which is published on the Human Resources website. The procedure includes a section detailing the physical ability test and requirements for satisfactory completion of all four tasks. The physical ability test and written examination are two of the initial elements of the selection process. Prior to participating in these tests, applicants are required to review our disqualifiers and indicate in writing on the disqualifier document any that apply. Should any disqualifiers apply, an interview with the applicant is conducted by a Major from the Police Department and myself. At that time, a determination of the applicant's status is made; whether or not the applicant will remain in the process and participate in the written and physical ability testing. I have also attached the disqualifiers document. If I can be of any other help to you, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Jackie Crumrine Training & Development Manager 201C West Gray, Norman, OK 73069 (405) 366-5484
El Paso, Tx
Good Morning, The El Paso Police Department includes physical fitness exams as part of the employment process. Applicants are given two opportunities to pass the exam and are also invited to participate in fitness clinics that we provide. We are working with a consultant to review and modify our physical fitness standards. A full description of our recruitment components as well as all of our forms (to include the physical fitness exam) is available on our website: http://www.elpasotexas.gov/police/application_process.asp. Minnie Martinez El Paso Police Department Human Resources Division Ph: (915) 564-7374 Fax: (915) 564-6959
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Washoe County, Nevada
Yes we do, for all candidates they have a physical ability test (PAT) that was developed by Med-Tox they must pass as well as the Nevada State Post physical exam
We also current have a PAT again developed by Med-Tox for our current officers that they must pass to get an additional pay or to be promoted...
Margaret Brindzak Human Resources Analyst 775‐328‐6383
City of Pyallup, WA
Yes we do. Lateral candidates have a medical and psychological exam they must pass before we give an official job offer. (we do a conditional job offer when we want to move them forward in the hiring process - background investigation, polygraph, medical and psychological exam. For Entry Level candidates they have a physical ability test they must pass as well as a written essay and oral interview to qualify to be put on the civil service list. Geri Hibben Human Resources Analyst City of Puyallup 253-841-5460-B You are never given a wish without the power to make it come true. Please consider the environment before printing this email.
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Oregon
Good Afternoon Bonnie, Some law enforcement agencies in Oregon used the required Oregon Department of Safety Standards & Training fitness requirements, as part of the employment process (http://www.oregon.gov/DPSST/AT/ORPAT.shtml). When using it as part of the employment process, the physical skills assessment (vs. a "fitness test") may be incorporated into the day they taken a written exam, the day they interview, or scheduled as a separate day. Candidates are usually sent a link to the DPSST website, so they can prepare for the assessment. Candidates sign a waiver, prior to performing the assessment. Please note: Medical exams/fitness exams are not part of the physical skills assessment--no medical information is obtained as part of the assessment. Cordially, Janie McCollister, SPHR HR Administrator/HR Risk Consultant CityCounty Insurance Services (CIS) 1212 Court St NE Salem, OR 97301 Direct Phone: 503-763-3892 Cell Phone: 503-569-0567 Fax: 503-763-3992 Email: [email protected] CIS website: http://www.cisoregon.org/
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City of Margquette, MI
We only hire officers who are MCOLES (Michigan Council on Law Enforcement Standards) certified or certifiable. A component of that certification is passing physical fitness and agility tests. In addition, the City of Marquette requires a pre-employment physical, drug screen and psychological evaluation for all of its police officers and firefighters. Susan Bohor Human Resources Director (906) 225-8583 [email protected] Up-to-the-minute updates from city agencies by e-mail and cell phone: www.nixle.com
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Georgia, Dept. of Public Safety
Good Morning Bonnie!
This responds to your post on the IPMA listserv…
The following is the description of our fitness testing requirements, taken from our website at georgiastatepatrol.com:
Physical Fitness Standards: The Physical Fitness Program is an evaluation based on the recommendation of the Cooper's Institute in terms of absolute standards (same job = same standard). These standards are reflective of the minimum fitness level an individual must possess to perform their job regardless of their age or gender. The following events will comprise the assessment:
Event Minimum Standard
300 Meter Sprint 90 seconds or faster
Bench Press (1 repetition) 67% of body
weight
Push Ups (#) 21
Sit Ups (#) 30 in one minute
Please note that these are the minimum standards for consideration for employment. The Trooper School cadets will be required to be at a much higher level of fitness which includes long distance running for cardiovascular endurance. It is highly suggested that applicants implement physical training programs that will prepare them to well exceed the minimum requirements listed above.
If you have additional questions, or if I can help in any way, please let me know.
Thanks!
Dan Roach, SPHR, IPMA-CP Director of Human Resources Georgia Department of Public Safety [email protected]
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Evanston, Illinois
Bonnie – We have a POWER test that all candidates must take. (Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report). This is governed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. They also have a POWER test if hired when they enter the Police Academy. The POWER test consists of the following:
1. Sit and Reach Test 2. One Minute Sit-Up Test 3. Maximum Bench Press 4. 1.5 Mile Run
I hope this helps. Thanks, Judith A. Napoleon, SPHR Human Resources Specialist City of Evanston (Illinois)
City of Corpus Christi, TX
We follow the Cooper standard for Public Safety. Applicants that pass our written exam have to pass each step below in order to proceed to the next phase of the process. 1 minute sit-ups 29 300 meter run in 65 seconds 25 push ups no time 1.5 mile run in 14:43 They must pass each exercise in the order above. If they fail the first exercise they do not go on. Karen Harling City of Corpus Christi Human Resources 361-826-3326 Phone 361-826-3322 Fax HR Department Mission - PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE SUCCEED
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Crystal Lake, IL
Hi Bonnie-
We do the POWER test as part of our pre-employment process for police officers. I would like to move to a more job specific test (we had a very good, validated program at my previous employer in Colorado) but in Illinois, the POWER test is widely accepted. I would very much like a copy of your results if you are willing to share them. Have a great afternoon.
Ann Everhart, SPHR, CLRP Human Resources Director City of Crystal Lake 100 W. Municipal Complex Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-356-3653 [email protected]
Oregon, Dept. of Public Safety
Hi Bonnie! Here in Oregon our new officers must pass the ORPAT. The Oregon Physical Abilities Test. See the links
below.
http://www.oregon.gov/DPSST/AT/ORPAT.shtml
http://www.oregon.gov/DPSST/AT/docs/ORPATOverviewDocument.pdf?ga=t
Ron Fox IPMA-HR Certified Professional, CPM IPMA-HR Western Region President Senior Human Resource Analyst Dept. of Public Safety, Standards and Training Phone: (503) 378-2231 Fax: (503) 378-3326
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City of Apache Junction, AZ
See 2 attached excel files titled: Police Officer Recruitment Mapping & Police Background
Bonnie,
I have attached information that may be helpful to you. The medical exam or physical is the closest to fitness for duty. The Police department representative reviews all the pre-employment information and either accepts or rejects the applicant based on the results. Our employment offers are based on successfully passing the exams. The offer is a contingent offer.
Liz
Elizabeth H. Riley Director of Human Resources City of Apache Junction 300 E. Superstition Blvd. Apache Junction, AZ 85119
480-474-2617
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