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"Ever wonder what it takes to become an Albuquerque police officer? You've come to the right place.Step 1: Initial informationInitial information is collected to determine whether the applicant is eligible for the position.Steps 2 through 7 take place during the initial testing weekend at the Albuquerque Police Academy.Step 2: Entrance ExamApplicant is tested for recall and observation, situational judgement and reasoning, directional orientation and basic math. It is a written test composed of 100 multiple-choice questions. The passing score for the test is 70.Click here to take an online practice exam. A study guide can be found here.Step 3: Personal History StatementThe statement aims to determine whether the applicant is responsible, accountable, caring, respectful, fair and practices self restraint.Additionally, employment, credit, criminal and residence history are covered in a background investigation. An interview will be conducted and, based on the information provided by the applicant in the personal history statement, it'll be determined whether the applicant is eligible to continue.Step 4: Physical TestIt is determined how many situps an applicant can do in a minute, as well as how many pushups an applicant can do in\u00A0one minute.The applicant must run a 300-meter sprint, as well as a 1.5-mile run.According to the city's site: \"Applicants will be advised to perform at their optimum level as fitness scores are used in the selection process.\"Step 5: Nelson Denny ExamThis exam is composed of 118 multiple-choice questions that measure minimum aptitude levels in vocabulary, reading and comprehension.A study guide can be found here.Step 6: Additional DocumentsApplicant provides -- including but not limited to -- official transcripts, a credit report, a photograph of themselves, copies of their driver's license and Social Security card, etc.Their background file will not be worked until all documents are present.Step 7: Written Psych ExamCandidates are administered a battery of written psychological tests as determined by the city of Albuquerque Behavioral Sciences Division.Step 8: Background InvestigationAll information gathered from and submitted by the applicant will be verified. A thorough and complete investigation will be completed. The investigation is composed of, but not limited to, criminal history, arrest history, employment history, military history, driving history, educational history, credit references, social history and reference checks.Step 9: PolygraphThe polygraph is used to verify information provided by the candidate in all papers, documents and statements submitted as part of the selection process, and to verify any statements made during interviews and the background investigation.Step 10: Psychological InterviewThe psychological interview consists of the scoring and interpretation of the written psychological test and an interview with a psychologist. \u00A0The New Mexico Department of Public Safety requires that candidates pass the psychological test by a licensed psychologist prior to certification.Step 11: Chief\u2019s Selection CommitteeThis is an oral interview with the Executive Command Staff.Step 12: City of Albuquerque Employment ApplicationThis will be completed after the applicant successfully concludes the selection process.Step 13: Medical Exam and Drug ScreenApplicant is sent to the city health center for a series of examinations composed of, but not necessarily limited to, vision, hearing, medical/physical and a drug test.Editor's note: All information from city of Albuquerque's website."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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