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Police Officer assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Decision-Making82%
Situational Judgement74%
Verbal Reasoning68%
Compliance & Ethics64%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of reasoning and workplace skills.

The Police Officer template combines Decision-Making, Situational Judgement, Verbal Reasoning, Compliance & Ethics. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

4tests50minutes37questions in total

01 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Decision-Making

Shows how candidates weigh incomplete information and commit to a course of action.

  • Evaluating options
  • Weighing information
  • Choosing a response

02 · 10 QUESTIONS · 20 MINUTES

Situational Judgement

A broader workplace judgement test covering several common situations at once.

  • Workplace scenarios
  • Considering responses
  • Professional judgement

03 · 12 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Verbal Reasoning

Shows how accurately candidates understand written information and what follows from it.

  • Reading comprehension
  • Evaluating statements
  • Drawing conclusions

04 · 7 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Compliance & Ethics

Shows how candidates act when rules, pressure and commercial interest pull apart.

  • Ethical decisions
  • Following procedures
  • Raising concerns

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore careful records, clear communication and sound judgement.

You receive a result for each included test: Decision-Making, Situational Judgement, Verbal Reasoning, Compliance & Ethics. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects.

Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.

A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE

English, plus 13 languages.

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

  • English
  • Chinese (simplified)
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Indonesian
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Arabic

Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try an example question.

Whether the vacancy says Police Officer or constable, the work includes preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects. This Decision-Making example reflects that.

Police Officer: preparing a timetable update and checking who it affectsWorkplace example

You are on single-crewed patrol when control passes two calls at once: a shoplifter detained by store staff two streets away, and a report of a man collapsed at a bus stop nearby with no further detail.

What is the best decision?

An example of the question format, separate from a candidate assessment.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Police Officer assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in Verbal Reasoning; workplace situations in Decision-Making, Situational Judgement, Compliance & Ethics. It brings together evidence about careful records, clear communication and sound judgement, giving you areas to explore when preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects to explore practical application. Ask how they would verify the information and communicate a change to the people affected.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • Decision-MakingAsk them to compare options and explain what evidence their decision needs.
  • Situational JudgementDiscuss the reasoning behind a response to a workplace situation.
  • Verbal ReasoningAsk them to distinguish facts from assumptions in a short written brief.
  • Compliance & EthicsDiscuss how they would respond when a request conflicts with an agreed rule.

SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

See the person behind the score.

Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.

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BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my Police Officer vacancy?

Yes. Start with Decision-Making, Situational Judgement, Verbal Reasoning, Compliance & Ethics, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Decision-Making to explore evaluating options. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Police Officer work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Verbal Reasoning; workplace situations in Decision-Making, Situational Judgement, Compliance & Ethics online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is Decision-Making included?

Shows how candidates weigh incomplete information and commit to a course of action. Ask them to compare options and explain what evidence their decision needs. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Police Officer assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 4 tests and allows 50 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.

Will I see a separate result for each test?

Yes. Review Decision-Making, Situational Judgement, Verbal Reasoning, Compliance & Ethics separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.

Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?

After signup, your Police Officer selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.

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