The term POST is an abbreviation for Police Officer Selection Test. There are, however, many different flavors of these entry-level exams. There is no national standard in the U.S. for the police written exam. Learn what the typical test topics are and how best to prepare.
What is the Police Officer Selection Test?
I receive many questions about “How do I prepare for the POST?” or “What questions are on the POST?” from people applying to become law enforcement officers. To their surprise, there is no single exam for the POST!
The term “POST” most often means the Police Officer Selection Test which is a generic name for the set of assessments given by law enforcement agencies for entry-level positions.