NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

pass all 5 events (which shall include a 1.5 mile run, 300 meter run, maximum sit-ups in one
minute, maximum push-ups in one minute, and maximum bench press with three attempts) by the
minimum standard score will be dropped from further consideration. The remaining candidates
who have passed the minimum standards will proceed to the next step in the selection process.
17.1.6 Background Investigation
The top 10-15 candidates (as determined by the written test score) that were successful in the
physical fitness test shall be provided a background information packet. A detailed and thorough
background investigation will be conducted, based upon the information contained in the personal
history questionnaire. The investigation will include inquiries in the areas of criminal record,
employment history, credit check, family histories, educational background, military service, and
individual histories. Each candidate will receive a Release of Information Waiver, a Credit Check
Waiver, and a Military History Waiver which will accompany the packet, and the applicant must
sign each waiver (as applicable) before the background process can proceed. An applicant may
be disqualified during the background investigation if the background investigator discovers
eliminating factors that would be considered cause for dismissal.
17.1.7 Oral Review Board
Generally, the top five candidates remaining in the hiring process will be invited to participate in
the Oral Review Board. The Oral Review Board will be comprised of senior staff members and
supervisors. The candidates that are interviewed are given questions and scenarios in an effort to
evaluate their decision-making, communication skills, judgment, leadership skills, and command
presence. Each candidate is evaluated and ranked according to the interview. The top three
candidates then proceed to the next step of the hiring process.
17.1.8 Polygraph
Applicants who were successful in the Oral Review Board will be required to submit to a
polygraph examination or similar tests for truth verification which shall be conducted by a qualified
examiner. The purpose of the polygraph is to ensure the accuracy and truthfulness of the
information gathered during the background investigation and information which was provided by
the applicant on the personal history questionnaire. The polygraph/truth verification testing
process is graded on a pass/fail basis with the successful candidates proceeding to the next step
of the hiring process. If a candidate fails a polygraph test, he/she may be permitted to take an
alternate test (ie – CVSA) at the discretion of the Chief of Police (and vise-versa).
17.1.9 Final Interview
The Chief of Police will interview the final candidates who have passed the polygraph/truth
verification examination. In addition, the City Manager, and/or Police Department supervisors
may be asked to participate in this interview process. Upon completion of the interview and
approval of the City Manager, a conditional offer of employment will be made to the top
candidate(s). Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the candidate will proceed to the
final two steps.
17.1.10 Psychological Test
A qualified psychologist/psychiatrist will conduct a psychological profile to determine the final
candidate’s mental/emotional fitness for the position. This test will be conducted on a pass/fail
basis with the results being forwarded to the Chief of Police.
17.1.11 Physical Examination
Pursuant to legislative requirements, all Police Officer candidates who have been given a
conditional offer of employment will undergo a complete medical/physical examination which shall
be conducted by a qualified medical doctor. The medical examination will include blood work,
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