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Police Background Investigation Unit
This packet pertains to the Background Investigation, OPOTC Physical Fitness Test, and Job Interview processes. These are the steps after reaching Milestone 3 (the Police Officer Eligible List). Please review and refer to these documents as you move forward in the hiring process. This packet includes the following documents:
- Journey to Becoming a Police Officer
- Milestone 3 Flowchart
- Milestone 3 Summary
- OPOTC Physical Fitness Benchmarks
- Required Documents for Pre-interview
- Background Removal Standards
Selection Process PDF(PDF, 1MB)