Police Officer Selection Steps

Stage I: Pre-Offer

• Complete an Application for Employment and an Affirmative Action Data Sheet and submit both forms to the Frederick Police Department.
• Complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and submit it for screening.
• Successfully complete an entry-level written examination.
• Appear before an Oral Board for interview by police officers.
• Submit to a background investigation and any subsequent polygraph examination(s).
• Submit to a physical agility component.

Stage II: Post-Offer

• Submit to written psychological screening and psychological interview.
• Submit to a physical examination.
• Submit to drug screening.

The City of Frederick is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, military service, disability, or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodation provided upon request.