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Hello,
A few months ago I recieved a card saying that the town I chose was hiring. I followed the directions on the card, went to the town hall, signed the paper, and waited. Yesterday I recieved a letter in the mail, saying to report to the town admin, for an interveiw on or before 1/11/13. Since im not familar with the process, what should I expect? Is it a formal interview? Most places I would think would schedule a time, but the letter is just asking me to show up. Any help is much appreciated.
 
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Once you go to town hall be very conscious about how you carry yourself. The people you initially come in contact with might not know why you're there or anything about the hiring process. Don't get short with them or appear overtly frustrated with them. You don't know what connections they have to police personnel from a patrolman on up to chief. There should be a lot of "yes sir/ma'am and thank you's no matter how unhelpful the person is.
 
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Thanks for the replies. Im going to give them a call on Monday so I know what to expect. Is there anything I should prepare for that wouldnt be on a normal interview? Ive been on quite a few interviews before in my line of business, but none for the police.
 
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Enzo12 said:
Thanks for the replies. Im going to give them a call on Monday so I know what to expect. Is there anything I should prepare for that wouldnt be on a normal interview? Ive been on quite a few interviews before in my line of business, but none for the police.
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Expect the usual stress question, some variation of "You pull over the mayor/selectman/chief/other important person, and they're drunk. What do you do?"

The proper response is that you would call your supervisor, to which they'll tell you there's no supervisor available. You then should say you'd call the most senior patrolman, but of course he/she is also unavailable. You then say you'd call for a supervisor from a neighboring agency, but of course there's no one available (apparently you're the only cop on-duty for the entire state). Once they back you into a corner, you say "Unfortunately, with no other alternatives available, I would have to place him/her under arrest if probable cause were present".
 
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Every interview is different but they might give you scenarios that you might think, "I've never been a cop, I don't know how to answer that."

Best advice is go with your gut and answer with conviction.
 
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