CHP – Oral Interview – The Gumshoe Group!

CHP POST Oral Interview

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Candidate Information

Select Candidates Case #(Required)

Position(Required)

NOTE: After the case information auto populates, make sure you verify the name spelling, cell phone #, and email address with the candidate. If there is an error, fix it before proceeding. Additionally, send a message to Ops that includes the error, case #, and candidates name.

Full Candidate Name(Required)

First Middle Last

Home Phone Number(Required)

Work Phone Number(Required)

Extension

Cell Phone Number(Required)

Social Security Number (Last 4)(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Opening Statement to Applicant (READ VERBATIM)

You are being interviewed for the position of Cadet, California Highway Patrol, and you should be aware this interview is being electronically recorded. You will be asked a series of patterned questions. We understand you may not be familiar with specific CHP policies; however, you should try to give us the best answer you can based upon your experience and problem-solving ability. No additional information beyond the question itself will be provided. You may request the question be repeated, if necessary.

We ask that you keep this interview confidential and do not discuss it with anyone. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your disqualification from this examination process. Do you understand?

At the conclusion of the interview, you may revisit any of the questions you have been asked to further elaborate on your responses. Do you understand these instructions?

Please state your name for the record.

Factor 1: Experience

1. What have you done in the last 18 months to prepare yourself for a career in law enforcement?(Required)

Factor 2: Problem Solving

2. Describe an experience where you were given an order, direction, or assignment that you disagreed with or believed was unethical. How did you handle it and what was the outcome?(Required)

Factor 3: Communication Skills

3. Why is it important for a police officer to have a positive attitude and good communication skills?(Required)

Factor 4: Interests / Motivations

4. What interests you about the California Highway Patrol?(Required)

Factor 5: Interpersonal Skills

5. Tell us about a conflict you had with someone. How did you handle it and what was the final outcome?(Required)

Factor 6: Community Involvement / Awareness

6. Do you have any hobbies, recreational, or other non-work activities that you participate in which involve helping people?(Required)

Closing Statement (READ VERBATIM)

This concludes the oral interview component. Would you like to revisit any questions or elaborate on any of your responses?(Required)

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CHP – Oral Interview