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PHASE II

Physical Agility Test and Oral Interview

The Police Department administers these portions of the process, and notifies the Human Resources Department of the candidates who should move forward in the process.

 

The Physical Agility Test is a timed test consisting of the following five exercises:

    • Chain-Link Fence: Run 25 yards to a 6-foot chain-linked fence, climb over fence and continue running another 5 yards.
    • Solid-Fence Climb: Run 25 yards to a 6-foot solid fence, climb over fence and continue running another 5 yards.
    • Obstacle Course: Run a 99-yard obstacle course consisting of several sharp turns, a number of curb-height obstacles and a 34-inch high obstacle that must be vaulted.
    • Body Drag: Lift and drag a 165-pound human shaped dummy 32 feet.
    • 500-Yard Run.

Candidates who pass the physical agility test are invited to interview.

 

The Oral Interview follows the POST Peace Officer Candidate Hiring Interview Guidelines, based on questions from the POST Oral Interview Question Bank. The questions themselves are protected by BART’s security agreement with POST, but the subjects from which the questions are selected include experience, interest/motivation, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, integrity, community involvement/awareness, and background. Interviews are conducted by a panel of three sworn members of the Department who have been trained in POST hiring practices based on Interviewing Peace Officer Candidates: Hiring Interview Guidelines. Each section of the interview is scored 1 – 7, with 3 as the minimum passing score; candidates must receive a passing score in each category. Candidates placed at the top of the eligible candidates list are those who best meet the needs of the Department.

 

Upon successful completion of the interview, candidates are asked to complete a
background investigation packet, and must pass a polygraph examination.

Frequently asked Questions

California State Minimum Selection Standards (Per P.O.S.T)

  • The minimum peace officer selection standards are set forth in Government Code Sections 1029, 1031, and 1031.4. Every California peace officer must be:
  • Free from any disqualifications for employment, including felony convictions (GC 1029) 
  • Be legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law.
  • At least 21 years of age for specified peace officers (GC 1031.4)
  • Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record
  • Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation
  • A high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution
  • Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer
Candidates need to be 20 to apply and attend the academy 21 at the time of swearing in
  • Three (3) or more moving violations within three (3) years prior to the date application
  • Involvement as a driver in two or more chargeable (at fault) collisions within three (3) years to date of application 
  • Integrity: Any material misstatement of fact during any stage of the hiring process
  • Any prior felony conviction
  • Any misdemeanor conviction within three (3) years prior to the date of application 
  • Two (2) or more misdemeanor convictions as an adult 
  • Use of a hallucinogenic drug within 7 years of application
  • Use of any other illegal drug use as an adult not mentioned above within 3 years of application 
  • Having any outstanding warrant of arrest at time of application 
  • Admission(s) of any act of domestic violence
  • Admission(s) of any criminal act against children

Note: The hiring and background requirements are quite stringent. This is not an all-inclusive list of disqualifying factors, (see BPD Policy 1000 v.2/2/17).

  • Application
  • Written test
  • Physical Agility test
  • Oral board interview
  • Background Investigation (including polygraph) 
  • Chief’s Interview
  • Conditional Job Offer (From Human Resources)
  • Medical exam
  • Psychological exam (Police Officers and Police Dispatchers only)
  • Final Job Offer (From Human Resources)
  • Do an online search for “POST Pellet B practice test”
  • Research the department online
  • Do a ride-a-long (call 510-464-7681 to set up after application has been submitted)
  • Research oral board sample questions online
  • The process takes approximately 3-6 months
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