The written exam is 85 questions and is primarily multiple choice. The test is comprised of five parts: - Reading Comprehension---15 questions
- Vocabulary---15 questions
- Spelling---20 questions
- Grammar---15 questions
- Logical Order/Sequencing---20 questions
You will have 2 hours to complete the written test. The test is pass/fail and will be scored on site. You will know your test results immediately. Prepare for the Exam Download the new police study guide to help prepare you for the next scheduled exam. Resources Read test taking tips and other resources to help you prepare for the written exam.
You will be required to pass a five-part physical agility test. The test is pass/fail and you must successfully complete all five sections. Physical Agility Waiver You must have a Physical Agility Waiver (PDF) signed by a physician in order to take the physical agility test. Download and print the Physical Agility Waiver form by selecting the link. Be sure to allow your doctor enough time to complete this form.
Applicants who fail to bring a completed and signed Physical Agility Waiver with them to the physical agility test will not be allowed to participate in the test. Test Criteria | Sex / Age | Sit-Up | Flex | Bench
(% of body weight) | 1.5 Mile Run (min/sec) | Male | 18-29 | 36 | 15.7 | 94% | 13:30 | 30-39 | 33 | 14.7 | 84% | 14:17 | 40-49 | 28 | 13.6 | 76% | 15:12 | 50-59 | 23 | 12.6 | 67% | 16:12 | | | | Female | 18-29 | 30 | 18.3 | 56% | 16:12 | 30-39 | 24 | 17.4 | 50% | 16:45 | 40-49 | 19 | 16.4 | 47% | 17:49 | 50-59 | 13 | 16.0 | 42% | 18:48 |
Test Breakdown - Trigger Squeeze/ Slide Pull - measures hand strength
Trigger Squeeze is measured in seconds for strong and weak hands (45 seconds per hand with a minimum of 30 squeezes for the strong hand and 20 squeezes for the weak hand). The Slide Pull minimum is 5 pulls in 20 seconds. Scoring is the same for males and females of all ages.
- Sit-up Test - measures muscular endurance
The score is the number of bent-leg, military style, sit-ups performed in one minute. Candidates will have their feet/ankles held for support. Hands must be placed behind the candidate's head, without interlocking fingers. If either one or both hands come off the head during testing, the sit-up will not be counted.
- Flex test - measures flexibility
The "sit and reach" test measures the range of motion of the lower back and hamstrings. The test involves stretching out to touch the toes and beyond with extended arms from the sitting position. The score is in inches reached on a yardstick with the 15 inch mark being at the toe.
- Bench Press - measures absolute strength
One repetition maximum bench press using a Universal Weight System. Candidates will be required to lift a specified percentage of their body weight. Candidates will only be required to lift the minimum weight one time.
- 1.5 Mile Run - measures cardiovascular capacity
Candidates must run 1.5 miles on a flat, paved surface.
What to Wear Wear athletic clothing, e.g. sweatshirt and/or T-shirt and sweatpants and/or shorts, and tennis shoes on the day of your test. Prepare for the Test Use the Phoenix Police Department's Physical Fitness Preparation Guide (PDF*) and attend an Informational Study Session to help you prepare for the test. *Warning: The PDF file is over 3MB and may take several minutes to download. Start Now! Begin your exercise routine immediately to maximize your opportunity to succeed! Revised May, 18, 2009 | 
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