THE APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply for the Police Officer Trainee position
As of June 2026, the Police Officer Trainee position is closed.
Please check the DOA Employment Website and create an account with the Application Recruitment System (ARS) to receive notifications of future job openings and recruitment announcements.
Police Officer Trainee Study Guide
Please click on the link to download a copy of the Police Officer Trainee Study Guide (2012), prepared by the Test Development & Research Branch of the Department of Administration.
GPD Physical Fitness Program Manual
Please click on the link to download a copy of the GPD Physical Fitness Program Manual, prepared by the GPD Training and Staff Development Section.
The Oral Board Interview
After taking the written test, the next step is an Oral Board Interview. Here is a short video on how to prepare for yours.