Your application and responses to the Pre-Screening Questionnaire will be reviewed and evaluated. Employment is subject to successful completion
of the Police Officer Selection Test (POST), structured oral interview, background investigation interview, medical exam, physical abilities
test, psychological exam, and a comprehensive background investigation. The POST and oral interviews are currently being offered virtually.
To participate in our hiring process, you will need to travel to the Washington, D.C. area if you advance to the background investigation stage.
The Supreme Court does NOT pay a travel per diem, hotel costs, or travel expenses for applicants to participate in our hiring process.
The four events for the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) will be:
- A Slalom Run between two (2) sets of cones, placed 75 feet apart for an overall distance of 375 feet;
- Descending and Ascending one (1) flight of steps, completing five (5) down and up series;
- Dragging a 165 lbs. rescue dummy a distance of 40 feet;
- Fifteen (15) single-handed trigger pulls with each hand, while the arm is extended. The timer will stop once the 30th trigger
pull is completed.
Applicants who are hired will also be required to successfully complete the 13-week Uniformed Police Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement
Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA.
Due to the high number of applications received and the number of positions available, passing all phases of the hiring process does not guarantee
an offer of employment if better qualified applicants are identified.