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Psychological Screening Program
801 Capitol Mall, MS 59
Sacramento CA 95814
Tel. (916)-653-1258
Toll Free: (888) 421-6631
Fax (916) 653-5677

Psychological Screening Process

To ensure the highest quality and level of service, the Psychological Screening Program (PSP) processes the profiles of peace officer candidates as follows: 

  • Candidate profile is received in PSP from client department and a PSP case file is established.
  • Case is reviewed to ascertain need for additional information, including treatment records. Records are ordered when applicable.
  • Candidates are scheduled for interview within their geographic location and corresponding region.
  • Interviewing psychologist conducts pre-employment psychological interview and provides written recommendation of candidate's suitability to PSP.
  • PSP staff psychologists render determination and decision to clear or disqualify the candidate in the psychological screening process.
    • Notice of completion sent to hiring department.
      or
    • Notice of disqualification sent to hiring department and candidate.


Guide to PSP Process

The contents of the PSP flowchart is for informational purposes only. It is designed to guide individuals through each stage of the Psychological Screening Program process.

 
 
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Last modified: 6/8/2010
 
 
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