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Many police agencies and police academies will be holding entry-level law enforcement and Alternate Route Program (ARP) tests in 2022. Candidates should regularly monitor https://www.ccstest.com/upcoming-tests/ to see many of the available testing opportunities at any given time. CCS Test Prep® has the best and most effective exam preparation programs for each of the very different types of exams used by the different agencies and police academies.

Nassau County (NY) Police Exam Coming Soon! - CCS Test Prep® Program PRE-REGISTRATION Now Open! The Nassau County (NY) Police Department entry-level police exam is coming soon in 2023. This testing cycle is extremely competitive, as it only comes once every 4 years and the exam is critically scored. The Nassau County Civil Service Commission online application process will open in the coming months.  CCS Test Prep® is offering the best exam prep program possible. This very focused and effective online program is designed to help candidates achieve a top score. Furthermore, the program fits everyone's busy schedule perfectly with 24/7 access. Nearly 16,000 candidates will sit for the exam, yet only a small number will achieve a high enough score to ever be considered. As such, proper preparation is critical.  The CCS Test Prep® Program Students will train on the CCS Test Prep® Online Learning Platform with 24/7 access under [...]

The NJ LEE Application Period is NOW OPEN! The New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC) has posted the formal Announcement and opened the online application portal for the 2022 NJ LEE. ***************************** Get Ready to Prepare for Excellence Early Registration for the Prep Course is NOW OPEN! (Click Here)   Since the 2023 NJ LEE cycle only involves those departments that have requested a new test and list from the 2023 results, I've created an Alphabetical List of those Departments that are included in the 2023 NJ LEE testing cycle: CLICK the BELOW image: THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE NJ LEE You can access the formal NJ Civil Service Commission online Application at: NJCSC NJ LEE (Click Here). The NJCSC CLOSING DATE for NJ LEE applications is set as March 31, 2023. IMPORTANT: In a very confusing way, the NJCSC has modified the normal application process for the NJ LEE and [...]

Test Prep Announcement (Camden County Alternate Route): Candidates interested in preparing for the very competitive April of 2022 Camden County College Police Academy "Alternate Route" written examination must formally register for the test via PoliceApp.com. The application period for the competitive "alternate route" process for attending the Camden County College Police Academy is NOW OPEN and will close on April 1, 2022. Applications for the process must be submitted through PoliceApp.com at Camden County College Alternate Route Application. This is a synopsis of the important dates released by the Camden County College Police Academy regarding the competitive process: CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE POLICE ACADEMY Registration will close Friday, April 1,, 2022 OR when the maximum number of 160 applications have been received. ALTERNATE ROUTE BASIC COURSE FOR POLICE OFFICERS The written examination will be held Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 9 AM at the Camden County College Regional Emergency Training Center. The physical ability [...]

Bergen County "Alternate Route Program" Exam Announced: The staff at the Bergen County Police Academy announced the application period for candidates wishing to compete for a slot in the police academy through the "Alternate Route Program." This is a tremendous opportunity for those who desire a career in law enforcement. The process is EXTREMELY competitive and begins with the administration of a very competitive written exam (scored) on Monday, March 7, 2022, followed by a physical agility assessment (scored) weeks later, and an oral panel interview (scored) likely held in April. To enter the Bergen County competitive process, interested candidates MUST attend a MANDATORY open-attendance meeting on either Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 7 p.m. or Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. to obtain a formal application. The academy is then ONLY ACCEPTING the first 240 applications completed and returned by the date they specify. Aside from the steps for registering for the process with the police [...]

New York State Police 2022 Entry-Level Trooper Examination Application Period Now Open! The New York State Police (NYSP) have announced their 2022 entry-level exam cycle and are processing applications right now at NYSP Application. CCS Test Prep® has opened EARLY registration (Click Here) for the very focused online prep program which will be available to students 24/7 during the 20 days leading up to the actual exam. The NYSP will be utilizing the new and enhanced LEAB examination. The New York State Police entry-level written assessment is actually developed by a private vendor contracted by the State of New York. The PSI company, as contracted by the State of New York, administers the Law Enforcement Aptitude Battery (LEAB-II). The LEAB-II is a 3-part assessment consisting of a Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT), Work Styles Questionnaire (WSQ), and a Life Experience Survey (LES). Candidates must achieve a high composite score on the examination [...]

The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) opened their application period on Sunday, March 28, 2021 for another open-competitive testing cycle. The online application period will close on Friday, April 23rd, 2021.  Once the NJSP short-form online application (via the portal) is properly submitted, the competitive process starts with a Physical Qualification Test (PQT) expected to be scheduled in May which includes only push-ups, sit-ups, and a 1.5 mile distance run. Only those candidates who pass the physical test will be permitted to move on to the written testing which is expected to be schedule for approximately a month after the completion of the PQT. CCS Test Prep® trains only the most serious and committed candidates using a very focused written exam preparation program. Only those candidates who register early and are committed to the process will be accepted by Chief David A. Paprota, Ed.D. (Ret.) to complete the CCS Test Prep® [...]

Many police agencies will be holding entry-level law enforcement tests in 2021. Candidates should regularly monitor https://www.ccstest.com/upcoming-tests/ to see many of the available testing opportunities at any given time.

The officials of the Wayne Police Department in Passaic County, NJ, have announced an entry-level police officer competitive testing process to form their next 3-year hiring list. The application period is open through Monday, October 7, 2024 via www.policeapp.com. The exam is scheduled to be administered on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The Wayne Police Department conducts one of the most professional hiring processes in the state. The hiring officials operate with complete transparency and keep candidates updated as to their scores and status on the hiring list throughout the life of the list. Likewise, the department hires regularly, so this is an exceptional opportunity for candidates. CCS Test Prep® offers the most effective exam preparations services for serious candidates. More information can be found at: CCS Test Prep® Exam Preparation for Wayne PD (Click Here)