test scores

[padsrule33]

I took a test for a sheriff department and only scored a 75%. Do i have a chance even though the passing score is 70%

[FutureLE]

I took a test for a sheriff department and only scored a 75%. Do i have a chance even though the passing score is 70%


If passing is 70% and you got 75% then you still have a chance.. That said you are at a disadvantage as other people probably scored much higher. So it comes down to what else you bring to the table. Education, physical fitness, credit history, work history, etc.

[irishnut]

Dont worry! You will be suprised how many scored between 70-75%. You still have a chance until they inform you that they wish not to move further in the hiring process. Like Future said, its what you can offer now. Good luck!!

[Jabrim]

I wouldn't worry, passing is passing and there's not much more to say. Just realize that people with higher scores and better resumes will take prescedent (sp).

[pkagel]

All in the oral board, if you passed the written, you passed, good job. I'm actually surprised they gave you your score.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CABasicPolice/ <-----my academy notes

[scuba4321]

no problem, when I went through the testing were I work you needed 80% on all 4 parts. They just lowered it to 70% so that tells me that passing is passing. Good luck!

[padsrule33]

thanks for the help....im only 19 and am trying to get a job in the jail...so i think i have a better chance since it is just a corrections job.

[Jabrim]

thanks for the help....im only 19 and am trying to get a job in the jail...so i think i have a better chance since it is just a corrections job.

Well that's kind of rude and disrespectful to our profession.

[FutureLE]

..so i think i have a better chance since it is just a corrections job.


Definetly not the best choice of words... :rolleyes:

[blackandgold978]

thanks for the help....im only 19 and am trying to get a job in the jail...so i think i have a better chance since it is just a corrections job.

Since it's "Just a corrections job", then you certainly won't mind walking unarmed, for several hours amongst violent felons with nothing but your wits and hands to defend yourself with, hmm? :mad:

Your age doesn't speak of your immaturity....your foolish choice of words does, however. :rolleyes:

[padsrule33]

Since it's "Just a corrections job", then you certainly won't mind walking unarmed, for several hours amongst violent felons with nothing but your wits and hands to defend yourself with, hmm? :mad:

Your age doesn't speak of your immaturity....your foolish choice of words does, however. :rolleyes:

Im sorry it was not ment that way, i geuss it is a job not preferred over patrol.

[FutureLE]

Im sorry it was not ment that way, i geuss it is a job not preferred over patrol.


You also might want to work on you spelling before you take any test.

[padsrule33]

ok what did i spell wrong

[pkagel]

Uhhhhm, nearly every other word.

ok what did i spell wrong

[padsrule33]

GUESS my bad

[padsrule33]

...and yes i do need to work on my spelling, its my weakness

[pkagel]

I have a list of spelling words on my web site. I assume you have signed up already.
Im sorry it was not ment that way, i geuss it is a job not preferred over patrol.

I'm sorry it was not meant that way. I guess it is a job that is not preferred over patrol.

[padsrule33]

No I have not, what is the site?

[pkagel]

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CABasicPolice/

It has all my study notes in the files section and a lot of good links.

[padsrule33]

thank you sir