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Therefore, a comprehensive background investigation is conducted to ensure applicants possess:  \n• Integrity  \n• Sound moral character  \n• Responsibility  \n• Sense of service  \n• Honor  \n• Ethical judgement  \n• Commitment  \nPrior to completing the application ask yourself if your personal experience demonstrates these fundamental characteristics. If you cannot confidently answer yes, please consider notcontinuing further.  \nThe below list represents disqualifiers for those seeking a position at the PAPD. Please read the list and understand that each case will be viewed independently, and consideration will be made on a case-tocase basis.  \nDisqualifiers:  \n• Convicted of a serious criminal act. (i.e. , felony in NY or an indictable offense in NJ) .  \n• Convicted of or plea agreement to any offense that would preclude applicant from legally owning and/or carrying a firearm. This would include any pre-trial intervention agreement that results in being legally precluded from owning/carrying a firearm.  \n• Convicted of any offense involving domestic violence.  \n• Currently on probation for a felony or indictable offense or has been on probation for a felony or indictable offense at any time within the past twelve months.  \n• Dishonorably discharged from any branch of military service.  \n• Convicted more than once of any offense of driving while impaired or refusal within the last five years.  \n• Guilty of any motor vehicle moving violation five or more times within the past two years.  \n• Bench warrant issued for failing to appear in court for a motor vehicle charge or criminal charge on more than two occasions.  \n• Driving privileges suspended on more than two occasions on more than two dates.  \n• Convicted of selling, manufacturing, or distributing any illegal controlled dangerous substance.  \n• Terminated from any law enforcement agency for disciplinary reasons.  \n• Adjudicated by a court or found by an employer to have violated any person's civil rights.  \n• Candidates may also be disqualified if they demonstrate a history of disregard for the law, a tendency toward violence, termination from a job for poor behavior, or not adjusting to discipline.  \nCandidates who are recommended to proceed in the process by a Police Review Board will be made a contingent offer of employment and invited to the Medical/Psychological evaluation process.  \nMEDICAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION  \nSuccessful completion of Medical and Psychological examinations is required. Prior to taking the medical and psychological exams, a contingent offer of employment as a police recruit to the Port Authority Police Academy is tendered to an applicant. It will be conditional upon successful completion of the medical and psychological examinations. Each potential police recruit will be required to authorize access to all health records. If the Office of Medical Services determines that an applicant is unable to perform the essential functions of the position, the contingent offer of employment will be withdrawn.  \nBody Mass Index (BMI): Candidates with a BMI of 30 or greater will be referred for further testingto evaluate cardiovascular endurance and to rule out any related health risks.  \n(1) Visual acuity will be measured using an industry standard vision screener to assess near /far vision, and visual fields. All candidates must have vision better than or equal to 20/30 in each eye and 20/30 in both eyes. If the candidate ","cbCaih2j0W9ApryC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaih2j0W9ApryC","pdf",198706,"English","# Background Investigation\n## Fees and Scheduling\n## Public Trust Standards\n## Disqualifiers (Case-by-Case)\n# Medical & Psychological Examination\n## Conditional Employment and Records Access\n## BMI and Further Testing\n## Vision Standards\n## Field of Vision and Depth Perception\n## Color Perception and Hearing Standards\n# Police Academy Training Program","[{\"question\":\"What happens after a candidate passes the Physical Performance Test?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates receive an email inviting them to register and schedule for Event 1 of the Background Investigation process through their PAN account.\"},{\"question\":\"When is the $40 background investigation fee waived?\",\"answer\":\"The $40 fee is waived for those previously granted a payment waiver as a U.S. Military Veteran, spouse of a deceased or disabled U.S. military veteran, or for financial hardship.\"},{\"question\":\"What medical exam authorization is required before medical and psychological testing?\",\"answer\":\"Each potential police recruit must authorize access to all health records; a contingent offer can be withdrawn if the Office of Medical Services determines the applicant cannot perform essential job functions.\"}]","Port Authority Police Officer Recruitment Process - Background Investigation, Medical & Psychological Examination, Police Academy Training Program | PDF",1790455817]