Becoming a Police Officer: Georgia P.O.S.T. Entrance Exam

Anyone interested in a law enforcement position that requries certification by the state must pass a basic state test commonly known as the Georgia P.O.S.T. Entrance Exam.  This test is completely seperate from our written test. 

The applicant must attends our regional academy, the North West Georgia Regional Police Academy, at a pre-arranged time for the testing.  The testing takes about 2 hours and insures that the applicant possesses basic language skills necessary to perform in the law enforcement field.

This test can be taken at any time during the hiring process but must be completed prior to the interview with the Chief of Police.  The test is good for the lifetime of the applicant and is transferable from one agency to another within Georgia.  The failure rate for this test is very low.

Comments

[Cory Lynch]

What is the age you have to be to take the test to become an officer? How long does the process take?

[Kristy]

If you'll look at the "How To Become A Dalton Police Officer" page, you will find everything you need to know. Just click on a link to the page listed in the upper righthand corner.

[Melvin Johnson]

I took time and read all the information in the "How To Become A Dalton Police Officer" section and I was wanting to know if while attending the 10 week academy do the recruits stay there or do they travel back and forth everyday? Thank you for your time.

[J Parker]

M. Johnson: Currently, academy students do not stay on the premises at night. The academy has the space, but further developments are needed.

[Ryan]

What all do you need to go through when you are being hired.... Lie detector test, written test. How does the process go?

[DPD]

Ryan: Click on the "Testing" link under the How To Become A Police Officer page.

You may also call our recruiter, Officer Ken Brooks, at 706-278-9085 ext. 212.