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The police oral board is the most intimidating aspects of the hiring process for law enforcement applicants. It is probably the most intimidating job interview in the job market today. Rightfully so, it allows for the most movement and is the difference between getting a badge or getting to reapply.
Knowing the types of questions you will face at the oral board is key; your key to preparation, and your key to pitching yourself to the board. One of the most asked about questions are the scenario questions. Scenario questions are somewhat self-explanatory, and they give the interviewee a situation with a tough decision at the conclusion. They will pit the interviewee against departmental norms, ethics, peer pressure, the law, and personal feelings. “Between a rock and a hard place,†would be the best metaphor. These questions don’t stop there. You will be challenged on your answer.
Let us look at a couple scenario questions, break them down so you can see what you are dealing with:
1) You see your partner begin to eat a candy bar from a convenience store while you are there waiting on an owner, to determine a loss on a burglary. Your partner says, “They won’t miss it,†and continues eating. What do you do?
Breakdown - Is this about loyalty to an unethical thief, or is it about doing the right thing? No one likes a thief and you have the obligation to report one.
Challenge – “You would turn in your partner?†“You would turn in your partner over a candy bar?†You bet, it is all about ethics.
2) You are involved in a traffic pursuit of a known gang member wanted on a homicide. The suspect approaches a major intersection and runs a red light just as it turns. What do you do and why?
Breakdown – Do you go for the glory and barrel through the intersection, possibly causing a serious accident? Note: Traffic pursuits are highly debated in communities, especially those that have endured a tragedy.
Challenge – “You would let a homicide suspect get away?†The answer is no, but you are not going to endanger the public in a reckless manner. To continue with your retort mention the items at your disposal to help catch the suspect (i.e. police radio, air section, etc.).
I chose the two questions above to point out a few general rules about scenario questions. First, always act ethically and do the right thing. The department has to know you will act in the best interest of the community. Second, life before property is a constant. Always protect people, everyone considers life a precious thing. Finally, do not change a well thought out answer. Stick to your guns; or better yet stick to your ethics.
The one common trait among successful police applicants is preparation. They have all been ready to face the first harrowing challenge on their way to becoming a law enforcement officer. Ask them all, and they will all say it was worth it. It was worth the investment, and it gave them a powerful advantage when taking on all the oral board threw at them. Prepare and you will certainly win your badge.