What is the Physical Abilities Test during the hiring process?
The position for Police Recruit and Police Officer requires physical endurance and agility. Therefore, a Physical Abilities Test (PAT) Course is an obstacle course used at the Police Academy and meets P.O.S.T. standards. The course requires climbing ladders, stooping, stairs, slalom jumping a 3-foot wall, 5-foot wall and a 6-foot wall, dragging a 165 pound dummy and running a 100 yard dash. This PAT course must be completed in less that 3 minutes and 30 seconds. The 1,5 mile run must be completed in 15 minutes or less. Walking and/or stopping are disqualifying.
