Police Officer Candidate Resource Booklet - Welcome - Candidate Screening Process

Sep 26, 2026

Police Officer Candidate Resource Booklet outlines the New York City Police Department hiring pathway after passing the written exam, detailing five required phases: written exam, medical exam, background investigation, psychological examination, and the job standards test. The booklet explains that candidates must complete each phase to be considered, follow appointment attire rules, and attend assessments at the NYPD Candidate Assessment Center. It provides guidance for medical screening submissions, rescheduling procedures, and expectations regarding business attire, timing, and eligibility considerations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages22

Reading Time55 min

AccessFree to download

Welcome

Candidate Screening Process

Interview Instructions

Preparation Guide for the Police Officer Job Standards Test

Additional Qualifications

Important Telephone Numbers

Frequently Asked Questions

Educational Resources

Police Officer Candidate Resource Booklet Dermot F. Shea WILLIAM T. MORRIS CHIEF OF PERSONNEL EDWARD J. WINSKI COMMANDING OFFICER TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Candidate Screening Process Interview Instructions Preparation Guide for the Police Officer Job Standards Test Additional Qualifications Important Telephone Numbers Frequently Asked Questions Educational Resources NYPD Website NYPD Recruitment Website Candidate Relations Page 3 Page 4 Page 9 Page 11 Page 15 Page 17 Page 19 Page 22 [www.nyc.gov/nypd](www.nyc.gov/nypd) [www.nypdrecruit.com](www.nypdrecruit.com) [Phone:](Phone:) (718) 312-4226 Email: CAD@NYPD.ORG Dear Police Officer Candidate: Welcome! Your decision to join the ranks of the New York City Police Department will forever change who you are. Every man and woman who wears the NYPD uniform takes an oath to support and defend the laws, and citizens, of the great city of New York. Every day, nearly eight million citizens observe the selfless dedication of our officers, and millions of visitors rely on us to provide a safe and secure city. As a police officer, you will be expected to work with fellow officers to provide this high level of service. You will be part of New York’s FINEST. You will be a part of what makes New York City the capital of the world. In the weeks and months to follow you will be providing information and undergoing additional examinations as part of your candidate screening and assessment. This process will involve Medical, Psychological, Physical, and Character elements. These elements are very detailed and comprehensive , but necessary to ensure that only the best qualified candidates are appointed to this agency. Stay focused on your goals. Every officer has undergone the process which you are entering, and I am confident that, with hard work and persistence, you will find that you have what it takes to become the next member of New York’s FINEST. Best of luck! Sincerely, Edward J. Winski Commanding Officer, Candidate Assessment Division Candidate Screening Process Congratulations on having passed the written exam to become a New York City Police Officer. It is the goal of the NYPD to hire only the most qualified candidates available. The process of becoming a police officer consists of five separate phases. They are: the written exam, a medical exam, a background investigation, a psychological examination (written and oral), and a job standards test. Candidates must pass every phase of the process to be considered for the position of police officer. Described below are the separate qualification steps required to become a NYPD Probationary Police Officer. Remember that the steps may not necessarily be completed in the order given here. You may want to check off each section as you complete them. Remember that you must be dressed in proper business attire for all of your appointments except when otherwise instructed. Proper business attire is described below: Business Attire for Men: A suit , or slacks and sport coat/jacket with tie. Business Attire for Women: Pant suit or dress or combination skirt and blouse. Jeans, t-shirts, shorts and sneakers are not considered proper business attire and should not be worn. The entire screening and assessment process for Police Officer candidates will be conducted at the NYPD’s Candidate Assessment Center, located at 235 East 20th Street New York, NY 10003. All of the appointments that you will attend will be held at the Candidate Assessment Center in Manhattan. If you need to reschedule appointments, call Candidate Relations Monday through Friday between 7amand 6pm at (718) 312-4226 or at CAD@NYPD.ORG. Please have your Social Security number, Exam number, and List number available. The first few steps in the hiring process are usually the *Character Pre-Screening and Medical Exam. *Character Pre-Screening and Medical Exam are sometimes held on the SAME DAY. If so, be

FAQs

What are the five phases of the NYPD police officer process described in the booklet?

The five phases are the written exam, a medical exam, a background investigation, a psychological examination (written and oral), and a job standards test. Candidates must pass every phase to be considered.

Where are appointments for police officer candidates conducted?

Appointments are held at the NYPD’s Candidate Assessment Center, located at 235 East 20th Street, New York, NY 10003, in Manhattan.

What should candidates bring or report for the medical exam appointment?

Candidates must submit documents related to their medical history, report any medical conditions requiring medication, and be examined by a Police Department doctor or physician assistant. Accurate medical history helps reduce the risk of not meeting medical standards.

Sep 26, 2026

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