NCJ Number
173118
Date Published
1998
Length
214 pages
Annotation
This report reviews procedures for recruiting and selecting members of the Queensland, Australia, Police Service.
Abstract
The report presents information in the following chapters: (1) Introduction, including the importance of recruitment and selection, an historical perspective, current processes, scope and purpose of the review, and structure of the report; (2) Legal, policy and organizational issues; (3) The general duties police officer; (4) Recruitment marketing; (5) Initial assessment criteria; (6) Psychological screening and assessment; (7) The panel interview; (8) Integrity screening; (9) Referee checks; (10) Physical fitness and ability testing; (11) Medical screening; (12) The Selection Committee; (13) Sequencing and weighting of selection devices; (14) Selection process for the Police Operational Conversation Course; and (15) Implementation and evaluation. Each chapter includes a Conclusion section. Abbreviations, tables, notes, figures, appendixes, references