Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police
and
Stanard and Associates, Inc.
TESTING SERVICES The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and Stanard and Associates, Inc. have teamed together to offer MACP members testing services at both entry level and promotional. About Our Choice
Stanard and Associates, a Chicago-based group of psychologists, began working in the area of police testing in 1976. Over the years their work with police departments consistently indicated a need for an instrument which would assess skills such as arithmetic, grammar, writing ability and reading comprehension before further entry-level procedures, such as personality evaluations or background checks, were implemented. In late 1989, Standard and Associates initiated a review of existing entry-level police tests targeted for a national market. Results from this survey confirmed their findings: jurisdictions need something to assist them in their search for applicants who possess adequate basic skills in reading, writing/grammar and mathematics.
The purpose of developing the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) was to offer a content-valid, job related, fair and objective pre-employment test designed to identify those candidates who have the essential basic skills necessary to perform successfully as a police officer.
Entry Level: Police Officer Selection Test (POST)
The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, in conjunction with Stanard & Associates, Inc., offers a legally defensible, nationally validated examination that is designed to identify candidates who possess the skills necessary to function successfully as an entry level police officer. This service offered by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police is designed to help departments throughout Michigan select the best officers possible through inexpensive and highly effective applicant testing.
Test Options
Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police offers two forms of the POST test. The first is scored by the individual department or municipality. The second version is scored by Stanard and Associates. Results are returned within 10 working days.
Costs
Self Scoring Test is $12.50 each.
Exams scored by Stanard and Associates are $22.50 per test.
Administrators Guides/Examiners Manual (Required) are $10.00 each.
Study Guides are $3.50each.
Description of The National First and Second Line Supervisor Tests
(NFLST and NSLST)
Overview
Stanard & Associates' National First and Second Line Supervisor Tests help law enforcement agencies identify promotional candidates who possess the relevant job knowledge to be successful supervisors and managers. The exams assess candidates' knowledge in areas such as management/supervision, major court cases affecting law enforcement, community policing, criminal investigation and patrol tactics. Both exams are the result of an extensive research and development effort. First, S&A conducted a nationwide job analysis to identify critical first and second-line supervisory duties and responsibilities, as well as the knowledge required to competently perform those duties.
Based on the input of over 600 law enforcement professionals nationwide, S&A developed a bank of test questions designed to measure candidates' mastery of key supervisory concepts. Finally, five separate geographically diverse panels of experts, composed of over 50 police chiefs and commanders, reviewed the test questions, contributing their invaluable expertise to refine them.
The end result is two cost-effective examinations that can be integrated easily into your agency's promotional process. The First-Line Supervisor Test measures critical knowledge areas associated with first-line supervisor positions (e.g., Corporal, Sergeant), while the Second-Line Test measures knowledge areas associated with many second-line supervisor positions (e.g., Lieutenant, Captain).
Exam Features
· Each exam has 100 questions (multiple-choice and true/false).
· A candidate study guide is available to provide test takers with a recommended reading list, study tips and sample test questions.
· An administration guide is available to ensure standardization of the testing process across agencies.
· All exams will be sent to and scored by S&A
Promotional Examination Process
· Candidate Study Guide (provided by S&A) is released to all eligible candidates.
· Candidates are given a minimum of 30 days to study for the promotional exam.
· Exam is administered (Administration Manual provided by S&A)
· All testing materials (used and unused exams) are sent back to S&A via a traceable carrier for processing.
· S&A scores completed examinations and provides a report of the results within 5 business days
Pricing
· First Line Supervisor Test = $100/test
· Second Line Supervisor Test = $125/test
· Study Guide = $10/guide
· Administration Guide = $10/guide
For more information . . .
Please contact Jamie Foster, MACP Executive Assistant517.349.9420
