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FlexHardcastle
02-24-2007, 06:29 PM
First off, I should note that I posted on the general forum. But since I'm a California resident then maybe this inquiry should have been posted to the California forum as each state may be different in their responses. Anyway, here was the original question I posted:

I have a question about the psych. process. Today, I had taken a psych written exam. And as I was taking the test, it looked very familiar. Then I saw the vendor who this agency is contracted with and it is the SAME vendor that flunked me out a couple years back when I was 98.9% of the way through. Subsequently, I got flunked by evaluator at the time.

Question is, if I even get invited to go through with the process leading up to Psych, and the possibility that I may have to deal with the same guy, am I just setting myself up for another dissappointment here? Should I even proceed if invited to go through the psych process? Is it possible he can pull up the answer sheets and his evaluation specs from the last time around and use that as a catalyst to expedite a non-pass result?

Or do I get to start with a clean slate this time around? Any experienced BI or Officer's who have been involved in the process or who have been through what I've been through who could provide insight would be greatly appreciated.

Stay classy out there and thanks in advance

DOAcop38
02-26-2007, 03:01 PM
you get a clean slate(unless this is the same Dept and there were some serious "concerns " about your candidacy)- some people do "fail" the psych ,then later pass- its still a "subjective" exam.you will take the MMPI written exam again ( 560+ written questions) then the oral interview with a psychologist or pyshciatirst( whoemever teh Dept can afford).good luck..........

sgttom
02-26-2007, 05:57 PM
What DOA said..

the MMPI and the CPI... oh what fun..

FlexHardcastle
02-26-2007, 07:00 PM
DOA and SgtTom, thanks for the replies. I kinda figured that, but me being an aspiring "rook", I thought I'd look to those who have an idea of how that worked out.

Just came back today from doing preliminary background paperwork and of all things, a "wonderlic" exam??? I thought that was something they test NFL Draft Prospects on? I think I did well, but didn't complete all 50.

I find out in 3 weeks if I'll be invited to continue with the process.

Thanks gentlemen!

hbliam
02-26-2007, 08:20 PM
the MMPI and the CPI... oh what fun..

45 minutes of your life you won't get back.

F67
03-06-2007, 11:54 AM
you can ask to have a different psychologist perform the evaluation. They should have given you that paper during the written evaluation.

SomeRandomDude
03-07-2007, 11:05 PM
Anyone familiar with Susan Saxe?

F67
03-08-2007, 12:34 PM
i know OCSD uses her exclusively. She wrote a lot of books and is a very respected authority in the pre-employment area for LEO. Haven't met her, but heard good things.