WHAT CAN I EXPECT THROUGH THE HIRING PROCESS AS AN OUT OF STATE CANDIDATE?

  1. Applications are submitted electronically online.  The system automatically screens applications to see if an applicant meets minimum qualifications and determines eligibility, based on how the supplemental questions were answered. The supplemental questions are based on minimum qualifications and disqualifying behaviors.
  2. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be emailed the link for the written examination.
  3. The written examination will be taken on a computer.  Candidates will be notified if they pass the written examination within 48 hours (excluding weekend days).  Candidates that pass the written examination (with a 69% or higher) will be invited to the oral interview.  Oral interviews will be conducted online using a video-based software.  Candidates will have five (5) days to record and submit their video-based interview.
  4. The candidate's total score will be calculated within 15 business days of the completion of the oral interview.  The total score consists of the candidate’s written and oral interview scores.  The written is worth 30% and the oral board is worth 70% of the total score.
  5. For bands that are selected to continue in the process, the candidate will be sent instructions on how to electronically submit a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ), an in processing form and any additional supporting documents for screening.
  6. If after the screening a candidate meets minimum qualifications and does not have any disqualifying behaviors, a Conditional Offer of Employment is extended.
  7. Candidates will also be required to submit official transcripts for all colleges attended, Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) (if applicable) and copies of required personal documentation.
  8. Out of State Applicants will be required to travel to Colorado Springs, CO to complete in-person testing. Specific dates will be provided later in the process. The following must be completed by the candidate during their in-person visit:
  • Attend a meeting to take the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), the 16 PF exam and be fingerprinted.
  • Have a Polygraph, a Psychological Interview, an interview with a background investigator and a medical screening.
  • Take and pass the Physical Readiness Test (PRT).
  • These steps must be completed for the candidate to be presented to the Selection Committee for review and a hiring decision.
  • If selected, applicants will be notified by CSPD Human Resources and receive a final offer of employment.

Note: Hiring process is subject to change.  Travel for the testing and background process is at the expense of the candidate.