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The Scottsdale Police Department does not have any study guides for any part of our written test. Explanations of the types of test are as follows:
1. Standardized Police Officer Test
Applicants are given a Standardized Police Officer Study guide to read for 25 minutes. The study guide is then collected and applicants are given the Standardized Police Officer Test. This test consists of 100 questions and applicants are allotted 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete this test. The applicant must get 70 correct or better to continue on with the other written test. This test measures the applicant’s abilities to:
- Remember details
- Verbal abilities
- Learn and apply police information
- Use judgment and logic
- Follow directions
2. Spelling Test
Applicants are given 25 basic words that would be used in Law Enforcement. This test is not pass/fail; results will be evalutated by the recruitment team.
3. Report Writing Test
Applicants view a scenario and are given the opportunity to take written notes. After the scenario is finished being shown, the applicant is given 30 minutes to write a report. The report will receive a grade of A, B, C or D based on the following:
- Listening skills
- Written communication skills
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Ability to relate in a clear and concise manner
- Neatness
For additional testing information, please contact Officer Greg Carlin at 480-312-1933 or gcarlin@scottsdaleaz.gov.