Specific Competencies and Skills Tested in this Assessment:
Public Safety
- Implement universal precautions and sanitation procedures
- Identify major federal regulatory agencies and how they enforce laws and regulations
- Describe proper emergency vehicle operations (EVO)
- Display understanding of ethical dilemmas in the field of public safety
- Gather and disseminate information effectively (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Establish incident command in a first responder situation according to NIMS protocol
- Identify liability issues regarding public safety professionals
Law Enforcement
- Describe roles and responsibilities for law enforcement professionals
- Identify law enforcement techniques for special situations (bomb threat, AMBER Alert™, etc.)
- Exhibit knowledge of the force continuum and its use
- Demonstrate proper interviewing techniques
- Display knowledge of court procedures
- Exhibit knowledge of community policing techniques
- Describe indicators and dangers of substance abuse
- Apply laws appropriate to situations (domestic violence, gang violence, etc.)
- Display knowledge of search and seizure procedures
Fire Fighting
- Describe roles and responsibilities for firefighting professionals
- Describe and understand basic fire mechanics
- Identify types and methods of fire suppression
- Exhibit knowledge of hazardous materials
- Identify rescue protocol and procedures
- Identify extrication equipment, protocol, and procedures
Emergency Medical Services
- Describe roles and responsibilities for EMS professionals
- Exhibit knowledge of first-aid and CPR procedures and techniques
- Describe appropriate patient assessment and management skills
- Identify components of major legal considerations
- Explain legal concerns for vulnerable populations (children, elderly, etc.)
Career Development
- Demonstrate appropriate report writing techniques
- Display knowledge of career opportunities within Protective Services
- Manage available resources to assist with planning and delivery of services
- Display knowledge of stress management techniques for public safety professionals
Homeland Security
- Describe the history and scope of homeland security
- Distinguish between domestic and international terrorism
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the Patriot Act of 2001
Written Assessment:
Administration Time: 3 hours
Number of Questions: 172
Areas Covered:
Public Safety: 19%
Law Enforcement: 32%
Fire Fighting: 19%
Emergency Medical Services: 15%
Career Development: 8%
Homeland Security: 7%
Sample Questions:
The written log used to track the possession and location of evidence is used in the
- chain of custody
- book of evidence
- property sheet
- rap sheet
Class B fires involve
- flammable liquids
- electrical equipment
- combustible metals
- ordinary combustibles
A common category of mistreatment of the elderly involves
- neglect
- sexual abuse
- malpractice
- self-abuse
What is the most common cause of police officer deaths in the line of duty?
- homicides
- automobile-related incidents
- attacks on foot pursuit
- accidental gun discharges
The Department of Homeland Security was established after the
- World Trade Center bombing of 1993
- Oklahoma City bombing of 1995
- World Trade Center attack of 2001
- Washington DC sniper attacks of 2002
Performance Assessment:
Administration Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes
Number of Jobs: 8
Areas Covered:
8% Street Interview
Street interview, stop and frisk technique, identification, and time to complete Job 1.
19% Arrest and Search
Arrest, handcuff, search, evidence handling, transfer of custody, and time to complete Job 2.
10% Complete an Incident Report
Identifying information, narrative, and time to complete Job 3.
7% Chemical Identification
Worksheet completion, and time to complete Job 4.
17% Fire Suppression Demonstration
Suiting up, fire hose assembly and use, enter building, search for victims, remove victim from building, provide care for victim, and time to complete Job 5.
18% Vital Signs
Patient interaction, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, pupil dilation status, relay patient status to EMS, and time to complete Job 6.
10% Perform CPR on an Adult
Safety, determine the level of consciousness, CPR, and time to complete Job 7.
11% Patient Assessment
Initial scene, “size up”, patient care, assessment form completion, and time to complete Job 8.
Sample Job: Street Interview
Maximum Time: 10 minutes
Participant Activity: Using the scenario provided, the participant will tactically approach the suspect, identify yourself, and briefly state the reason for your inquiry. Inform the suspect that you will perform a brief “stop and frisk” (or pat down) procedure. Perform the “stop and frisk” (or pat down) procedure, request valid identification from the suspect, and perform a ”verbalized” computer check of the suspect’s identification.