POLYGRAPH Upon passing the PST I received a phone call to schedule a polygraph examination. The poly was somewhat stressful but not inherently difficult. If you take a polygraph exam, just be truthful and follow directions. It is not meant to trick you in any way, and the administrator explains everything very thoroughly. If you pass, you will be notified about 10 minutes after the test is concluded and you will be asked to have your fingerprints taken. BACKGROUND CHECK Several days after that, I was called by my background investigator who asked a few questions pertaining to my background (obviously) and then he asked which of my references would be the best ones to call, which I thought was very considerate. My background investigator kept me informed and advised me of any hurdles throughout the entire background process such as references not being available or other such issues. The total background process took less than a month, but I've heard others take up to 5 months. ORAL BOARD After that, I was called to schedule my oral board interview. I was given the option to choose one the next day, the following week, or two weeks ahead. After I scheduled the time and date I just had to show up on time in a suit, and I think at that point I pretty much had the job. There were about 5 other interviewees that showed up with me, and all of us passed. Normally, oral boards would he conducted in the presence of a lieutenant or captain, a senior trooper from recruiting or someone from HR, and another trooper or sergeant. However, mine was conducted by two troopers. They asked about 15-20 questions to which I was expected to give a response and they would transcribe them into a worksheet that was reviewed by someone higher up. About 5 minutes after the oral board I was given my conditional job offer.

Very Long, first you will spend whatever the cost it is to study for and also take the exam and physical with public safety, once you have scored that with flying colors, you will be scheduled for a polygraph, before the polygraph you will be asked to submit a personal history statement and once you have been scheduled for a polygraph you will have to get up early and stand outside the administration building early in the morning to be welcomed inside to take your 4 hour polygraph where they will ask you more then what is on your personal history statement. Even if you tell the truth you can FAIL the polygraph. You can schedule a ride along but there is no point until you pass the polygraph and are scheduled for your oral boards. You will spend a decent potion of money in the en devour so if your already struggling with finances dont look at this job to happen quickly it wont.