Candidate Testing
Learn more about the public safety testing process.
- I live far away from your in-person testing sites. Am I able to take the test in my area?
- How do I request special accommodations for testing?
- Can I get a breakdown of my score?
- Can I keep testing to increase my score?
- Will I take my written and physical ability tests on the same day?
- How do I schedule a test?
- Why is there a red X under the PHS Shared column for the department I am interested in?
- What are the PAT standards?
- I cannot afford the testing fee. Is there a waiver?
- How soon can I take a new exam?
- What are your policies regarding reschedules, cancellations, and refunds?
- I am a communications officer/911 dispatcher candidate. Where do I take the typing test?
- How do I learn about new subscribing agencies or new position openings?
- If I'm interested in applying to agencies that subscribe to your service after I have tested, do I need to re-apply and test again?
- I do not want to provide my credit card number online. Is there a way to pay by check?
- I am currently in the military, when should I start testing?
- Does it cost to use your service?
- After the agencies receive my scores, what will they do?
- What is done with my test scores?
- How long will it take to test?
- What dates do you currently have scheduled for testing?
- May I test for agencies from different states?
- May I test for law enforcement and corrections officer at the same time?
- Can I reschedule or cancel my test?
Written Testing
Remote Written Testing at an Approved Testing Center
- What do I need to do after purchasing a written test at an Authorized Testing Center?
- If I am taking a Remote Written Exam, will I complete my Physical Ability Test on the same day?
- The testing center I have contacted will not let me set up an appointment until they have information about the test/the testing materials. What should I do?
- It looks like there is an event scheduled near me. Can I sign up for that one?
- Can you accommodate testing in a country other than the United States?
- There are no testing centers near me that can proctor the exam. Can I have a proctor from a testing center not associated with the NCTA administer the written test?
- Is there a testing center near my area?
- How do I set up a test at an approved Testing Center?