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HOW TO PASS THE POLICE OFFICER SELECTION PROCESS
TIP 1 - Learn the core competencies
The police core competencies have changed so you need to make sure you learn them and understand them. Make sure you demonstrate the core competencies at every stage of the process. For example, when responding to the application form competency based questions, use keywords and phrases from the keywords in your application responses.
- Emotionally Aware;
- Take ownership;
- Work collaboratively;
- Deliver, Support and Inspire;
- Analyse Critically;
- Innovative and Open Minded.
TIP 2 - Use keywords from the CORE COMPETENCIES in everything you do! Examples:
EMOTIONALLY AWARE
• You acknowledge and respect other's opinion.
• You ask for help if you are unsure.
• Seek assistance when needed.
TAKING OWNERSHIP
- You accurately identify the issue (ask questions to clarify). “I just want to ask you a few questions so I can accurately identify the issue here.”
- Taking responsibility for their own decisions. “I will take responsibility for sorting out this issue!”
TIP 3 - IMPARTIALITY!
Demonstrate an ability to act with impartiality during the assessment centre (role plays and interview in particular!)
- Understand the needs of individuals, and take these into account when making decisions.
- Treat every person in a fair and respectful manner.
- Ensure you communicate clearly.
- Challenge prejudice and discrimination, whenever it arises.
- Make decisions using fair and objective reasoning.
- Value and appreciate the opinions of everyone, provided they are not in contradiction with the police code of ethics.
TIP 4 - Provide evidence-based responses to interview questions using STAR technique during your responses.
This means using a structured format when answering the competency-based interview questions that form part of the police selection process. The STAR technique is a tried and tested method for responding to situational/behavioural questions and forms the following 4 elements:
SITUATION - What was the situation?
TASK - What had to be done?
ACTION - What action did you take?
RESULT - What happened following your actions?
TIP 5 - Mock interviews
Carry out at least 2 mock interviews and practice STAR technique, interview technique and responding to the questions I will give you in the next tip.
TIP 6 - Be prepared for the following interview questions
Interview question 1. Describe a time when you have supported a vulnerable person or group of people.
TIP: Make sure the situation you were involved in was difficult to resolve. Explain during your response to the interview question how you went through the process of helping the individual during their vulnerable stage and how you sought a resolution to their problem. Remember to use the STAR technique I showed you in the video!
Interview question 2. Describe when you have used your initiative in a situation.
Interview Question 3. Describe a time when you have taken responsibility for solving a difficult problem.
Interview Question 4. Describe a time when you have assisted someone to overcome a difficult situation or problem.
TIP 7 - Be prepared for probing interview questions
Probing questions might be:
o How did the situation make you feel?
o Upon reflection, would you do something different next time, if the same situation arose?
o Why do you think the other person reacted as they did?
o Did you feel you coped with the situation well?
TIP 8 - Invest in your own development.
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18 июн 2018