WHAT IS THE
DISPATCH WRITTEN TEST?
2007 TESTING DATES
Passing the Peace Officer
Standards and Training (POST) Dispatcher written examination is the first
step to becoming a Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Dispatcher. The test
consists of a battery of 11 tests that are in multiple-choice format. This
test measures the candidate’s abilities in Reading Comprehension,
Vocabulary, Problem Solving/Reasoning Ability, Ability to perform multiple
tasks while under stress, and the ability to Communicate information
received accurately. These basic skills are essential for success on the
job as a Contra Costa Sheriff’s Dispatcher. Only candidates who pass will
go on to the next step in the selection process. The test has no questions
about the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, laws, or law enforcement
as no prior law enforcement experience is needed.
The answer sheet will be
mailed to the California Commission on POST where it will be scored and
graded. If the candidate receives a passing score, the candidate will be
invited back the following month for an oral interview. The oral
interview dates will be scheduled by appointment only.
For more detailed
information on the Dispatcher written exam, click the link below:
http://www.post.ca.gov/selection/dispatcher_examinee.pdf
BEFORE
THE TEST
- Be sure of the date,
time, and place the test will be given.
- Traffic and parking
are unpredictable, so plan to arrive at least a half hour early.
- Get enough sleep the
night before so you will be rested and alert when you take the test.
- It is normal to be a
little nervous about taking the test.
- Remember you are not
penalized for incorrect answers; therefore, it is to your advantage to
make an educated guess on questions you don't know - look for key words
such as "all, greatest, least, none, sometimes, never"
WHAT IF YOU
DON'T PASS?
If you don't pass the test this
time, you can try again in six months. In the meantime, build your reading
and writing skills. Practice reading and increase your vocabulary by
looking up words you don't know. Review basic grammar and writing skills
and do the exercises at the end of the chapters. Books are available at your local library or bookstore . Most community colleges and adult education
schools offer courses specifically designed to strengthen your reading and
writing skills. If you diligently apply yourself to improving your reading
and writing skills in this manner, you have every reason to expect to do
better the next time you take the test.
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