Physical Fitness Assessment:
The physical fitness assessment is administered to all out-of-state police officer applicants to predict the physiological readiness to perform under emergency conditions.
The assessment consists of three parts:
Anaerobic Power (Sprinting ability)
Applicant begins by lining up at a predetermined starting area. After hearing the starting indicator, a maximum running effort will be given for 300 meters (984 feet). This is accomplished regardless of weather conditions. Have water available for after the test.
Muscular Endurance (Core body)
This is measured by the total number of correct sit-ups achieved in one minute. The applicant starts by lying on their back, knees bent, heels flat on the floor, with their hands behind their head with laced fingers. Another applicant or employee will hold the feet down firmly. On the command “Go” the applicant will raise their body upright bringing their elbows to their knees, and then return until their shoulder blades touch the floor. Any resting should be done in the up position. Breathing should be as normal as possible. The neck remains in the neutral position. Do not pull on the head or neck.
Muscular Endurance (Upper body)
Applicant begins the push-up by assuming the front-leaning rest position with hands placed just outside shoulder width. The back, buttocks, and legs must be straight from head to heels. Applicant is looking straight-ahead. Begin the push-up by bending their elbows and lowering their body until the upper arms are parallel to the floor. This is one repetition. The applicant may only stop to rest in the upright push-up position. If their knees or chest touch the floor, time will be stopped, and the applicant will be given credit for the last correct push up completed.
Applicants must meet the minimum standard of 15 points with a lease zero points in each event to remain in consideration of police officer 1 and senior police officer positions.
To learn more about the physical fitness assessment and scoring, see the chart below.
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Event
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0 Pts.
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1 Pt.
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2 Pts.
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3 Pts.
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4 Pts.
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5 Pts.
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6 Pts.
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7 Pts.
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8 Pts.
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9 Pts.
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10 Pts.
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Push-ups
(1 minute timed) |
4-5
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6-7
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8-9
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10-11
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12-13
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14-15
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16-17
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18-19
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20-21
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22-23
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24+
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Sit-ups
(1 minute timed) |
19-20
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21-22
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23-24
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25-26
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27-28
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29-30
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31-32
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33-34
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35-36
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37-38
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39+
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300-meter run
(timed in seconds) |
75-76
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73-74
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71-72
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69-70
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67-68
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65-66
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63-64
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61-62
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60
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59
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<58
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