Police Officer Selection Test
The National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) written exam is one step in the hiring process for the position of Police Officer with the La Crosse Police Department.
Description
The POST is a timed test divided into four sections: arithmetic, reading comprehension, grammar, and incident report writing. In each of the sections, the questions are presented in a law enforcement context, but applicants do not need any previous knowledge of law enforcement to answer the questions correctly.
Time Limits
The POST contains 75 questions.
Candidates will be allowed 1 hour and 15 minutes for completion. However, allow 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete the entire process.
Preparation
An online version of the POST Study Guide and practice exam are available for purchase directly by applicants. The practice exam provides candidates with an opportunity to complete a full-length, timed practice version of the POST exam. The content of the practice exam is 100% unique and contains no overlap with any POST content. The practice version also contains detailed feedback for any test item answered incorrectly by the applicant.
The POST practice exam and Study Guide are available to applicants through Stanard and Associates job application and recruitment website. The cost of the POST practice exam is $17.50 and the Study Guide cost is $7.50.
Learn more about the POST Study Guide and Practice Exams.