Hiring Process - Reimagine Policing in Memphis

Step	Action
Apply	Candidates apply via joinmpd.com or memphistn.gov.
Phone Screen	Recruiter reaches out via phone within 48hrs of receiving application. If the candidate passes the phone screen, the candidate will progress to the next stage. If not, the candidate is sent a rejection letter.
Intake	Candidate is asked to take the requested documentation/information (birth cert., military documents, etc.) to the MPD Training Academy. If the candidate passes intake, the candidate will progress to the next stage. If not, the candidate is sent a rejection letter.
Battery of Tests	Candidates must attend and successfully complete the BAT. If the candidate passes the BAT, the candidate will progress to the next stage. If not, the candidate is sent a rejection letter. BAT= 1.5 mile run, physical agility test and reading comprehension exam. Note: Candidates have two (2) attempts per recruit class to test for the BAT.
Contingent Job Offer	Recruiters will give a verbal job offer to candidates that successfully complete the BAT of test. This offer is also sent to the candidates via email the next business day.
Background Review	After a thorough review of the candidate’s background and qualifications, the background investigator will present the factual findings of the candidate’s background to the board for review. If the candidate passes the background review board, the candidate will progress to the next stage. If not, the candidate is sent a rejection letter. Note: If a candidate is not voted in favor of, he/she is eligible to reapply one (1) year from the date of the failure.
Screenings	Candidate must attend and pass his/her medical screening, psychological written exam and clinical interview. If the candidate passes all of the screenings, the candidate will progress to the next stage. If not, the candidate is sent a rejection letter. Note: If a candidate fails any of the components in this section, he/she is eligible to reapply in one (1) year from the date of the failure.
Final Job Offer	Candidates that passed all of the previous steps will be offered a final job offer.