Application Timeline

Every hiring process is unique; however, for most sworn positions, it follows the steps below. Dates and deadlines will be posted for each hiring process to give potential applicants 

  1. Hiring process opens for applications
  2. Submit an application and typing test
  3. Culture Index survey
  4. Written exam
  5. Oral board interviews
  6. Pre-employment medical
  7. Physical abilities test (RCAT)
  8. Background investigation/ CVSA exam 
  9. Division Commander interview
  10. Psychological evaluation
  11. Job-related medical screening
  12. Tentative Hire Date

For Dispatch positions, most processes follow the steps below:
1. Hiring process opens for applications
2. Submit an application and typing test
3. Culture Index Survey
4. Written Exam
5. Oral Board Exercise/Interview
6. Background Investigation/ CVSA
7. Division Commander Interview
8. Psychological Evaluation
9. Job-related medical screening
10. Tentative Hire Date

*Previous Applicants

If you advanced to the Oral Board stage of a Hiring Process and were not chosen to move forward, you must wait 6 months before reapplying for that same position.

If you have any questions please contact Nicole Douthit DL: 785-473-2348 or ndouthit@rileycountypolice.org

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