This practice Police Officer job interview is from an actual civil service interview. 

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The practice interview below is from an actual civil service interview for the position of Police Officer.  The “Description” is from a government agency and the questions were asked in the actual interview.

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Description

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Successfully complete all work assigned by Training Academy Staff.

• Successfully complete all physical fitness training requirements assigned by Training Academy Staff.

• Successfully complete all practical work problems as assigned by Training Academy Staff.

• Successfully complete all Field Training requirements.

• Patrol assigned areas; participate in mutual aid situations, special enforcement activities, and search and rescue operations.

• Maintain law and order; cite and arrest violators; execute search and arrest warrants.

• Keep the peace in disorderly civil situations.

• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations including background investigations; develop personal contacts and informants for investigative purposes.

• Determine stolen property and find proper ownership.

• Provide information to the public; counsel children and youths; make crime prevention and safety education presentations.

• Maintain proficiency in current law enforcement procedures, techniques, methods, and equipment.

• Participate in tactical operations.

• Conduct preliminary investigations of crimes against persons and/or property.

• Analyze Police Department procedures and practices; collect, analyze, and disseminate statistical data.

• Dictate or write various reports, letters, memos, observations, affidavits, other legal paperwork.

• Testify in court.

• Qualify with department weapons.

Practice Police Officer Job Interview

• Tell us about your qualifications for the position of Police Officer.

• Why do you want to be a Police Officer?

• What have you done to prepare yourself for the position of Police Officer?

• What physical training activities are you currently involved in?

• What would you do if you witnessed a robbery in progress?

• Under what circumstances is deadly force justified?

• You’re off duty.  At a local restaurant the owner recognizes you as a police officer that patrols the neighborhood.  The owner says, “Good job.  Keep my restaurant safe ok?”, and then writes no charge on your bill.  What will you do, if anything? 

• What actions would you take as a Police Officer to insure good relations with the citizens in the area that you patrol?

• Is there anything else we should know about your qualifications to be a Police Officer?