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NJ CIVIL SERVICE POLICE, SHERIFF
AND
CORRECTIONS ENTRY EXAM TO CHANGE IN
2010
By Dr. Jeff Bernstein
There will be a new law enforcement entry exam (LEEE)
given in New Jersey for 2010. The old exam previously given
by IO Solutions will not be used. Instead, New Jersey has
contracted with a new company to prepare the 2010 exam. The
NJ law enforcement entry exam is tentatively scheduled for late
October to early November. The company who will be giving
the new exam has extensive experience in police entry testing.
The same new entry exam is expected to be used for the police,
sheriff, and corrections titles. The company has previously
used a 3-part written entry exam. The exam which was
developed by a psychologist measures thinking skills, personal
work styles and motivation. These areas are formally
referred to as:
1. Cognitive Ability Testing
The Cognitive Ability Test will consist of
multiple-choice questions designed to test a series of abilities,
such as written comprehension, problem sensitivity and reasoning.
These have been determined to be important for the effective
performance of entry-level police officers in New Jersey.
2. Work Styles (Personality Assessment)
The Work Styles Questionnaire is designed to assess
a candidate’s motivational, value-related and attitudinal
characteristics. Candidates are asked questions about things
that they like, believe in, and things that they do. This
section of the exam is worth more points than any other
3. Biographical Data (Background Information)
The Background Information test or Life Experience
Survey consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related
to candidates’ past history and experience.
According to the testmaker, each instrument is
matched to the job requirements and each assesses a variety of
underlying characteristics important in the performance of the
duties and responsibilities of law enforcement officers. For
25 years Bernstein and Associates has been preparing men and women
for public safety positions. Bernstein students typically have the
highest scores in the State! Ask
any police, sheriff or corrections officer you know about
us. He or she will tell you, go to Bernstein. To best
prepare for the new exam, candidates should do a self assessment
to determine their strengths and weaknesses. This should be done
prior to taking the actual exam. Interested candidates may take a
free practice test online at www.bernsteintestprep.com/law_enforcement.html.
We have set up a series of classes to
explain the new test. Seating is
limited so register early. We have 10 paid
comprehensive two-day seminars scheduled throughout the State. Those who attend will learn a strategy for each part of the new
exam. You
may click on the link below to register for these classes. Best of
luck to all who are competing for a position.
Paid Seminar Registration
For any
questions on the exams, please call me at 1-800-272-5353.
