How to Pass the Police Oral Board Interview (Without Breaking a Sweat)
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- Interview coming up soon? watch this. Here I will give you what you need to prepare for the police oral board interview. Get your notebook ready and best of luck!
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I had my interview yesterday and I passed. I was told that I received the highest score the Lieutenant has given in his entire career. I was prepared and calm. I followed all your tips in this video. Thanks for setting me up for success. I appreciate this video.
congrats
Congratulations! My interview is tomorrow right after the agility test! Wish me luck!
Im a marine , what you recommend me to study ?
Really they said all that? 😂 hope they don’t “groom” you to be the next Maegan Hall. I swear most women make it trough life on easy mode.
Pls help what did they ask???
Just passed my oral board wanted to pass along helpful Information because I needed it when I was preparing. #1. Tell me about yourself and why you want to work for this department. That starts the interview off, have something short but effective to say here. A few other situational questions involving stress, integrity, deadly force. It is nerve wrecking sitting across from 3 high ranking officers but if you have any life experience use it to your advantage and make it fit the questions.
Thanks for sharing Kaela and congrats on passing!
did you have to answer senario based questions?
Damn that wasn’t the first question I was asked but I went in with confidence and I think I did ok. Hopefully I’ll hear back, but congratulations and I wish you the best of luck
I have mine this morning && so im nervous 🫤😅
Appreciate you!
Just passed mine today. They were very impressed. Just like you stated....
1. Tell us about yourself?
2. What motivates your day to day routine?
3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
4. Where do you see yourself within this organization?
5. What made you choose this Sheriffs office?
6. Are you prepared to take a military-style Police boot camp? They will be yelling and screaming at you and you may get punished for others doing something wrong.
7. What is the biggest obstacle in your life and how did you overcome it.
8. What 1 person from all your jobs do you consider the best leader you have had and why.
9. Explain your work ethic.
10.Why should we chose you?
11. Is there anything you would like to add to the table.
My panel was in front of 7 High ranked Sheriff Deputies and 2 HR personnel. The key is to be confident with all your answers and show off the real you!
Great work! And thank you for sharing these questions. 💪
I have to do my board interview for the sheriff department as well for... then polygraph
@@jonifershuraemoore5111 I did my polygraph last week Friday.
what questions are asked during a polygraph?
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@@jonifershuraemoore5111how did you do on your boards?
Just passed my oral board, even while getting dressed for it, I had this playing again in the background. Thank you so much!
Did they ask you any of those questions?
NEEDED THIS! Thank you! 😊
No words to describe this awesome video! Thank you so much.
Wow man!! Another hit video!! I’m going on one soon… I really appreciate this!!!
Also you’re correct about the swivel chair and thank you for that advice lol!
In all your video was really well put, just wished I had these questions but didn’t.
Just pass my oral board today. Thank you so much for your tips and advice 🙌🏾
Awesome. Thanks so much 👍🏼
What a cool video. Wish there was videos like this in 04' when I was going through it. Back then, this information was only word of mouth.
Solid advice from a LEO veteran. Thank you sir.
I just passed my today ! Thank you so much ! I was really nervous but got very comfortable when I actually talking and being honest and truthful about it!
Hi thank you so much! This video was extremely informative and very helpful it honestly just put my mind at ease! I recently passed my oral board interview!!! 😊
This was so helpful, thank you so much doing this video.
Glad I can help!
Starting my journey and hopefully joining the Sheriff deputy Department. With this information and studying I know I’m going to make it thanks for what you do keep it up 👍🏼
Thank you! Very helpful for my upcoming interview in LE from Belgium. Cheers.
Cheers!
Great video Officer! God bless you, and may God protect you and all Police Officers out there! Peace and Blessings to you..
Thank you!
Thanks man! I passed the oral interview! I was asked exactly what you said in the video! Thanks my friend!
Awesome! Nice work
Thank you for this video, I have my interview tomorrow this helped me a lot
Best of luck!
This video has not only calmed my nerves but also made me extremely excited for my interview, feeling more prepared Cheers from Australia.😁
Love to hear this. Best of luck!
I have mine Tuesday at 10:00 am. I’m really nervous, and I’ve studied YT videos over and over. I tend to overthink the outcomes, and then after it’s done I realize it wasn’t so bad
Thank you so much for your tips and advice! You were one of the few CZcamsrs who I watched throughout my police hiring process. Much love!
Thank you!
Huh. The questions I have for my oral board are way different and they’re not basic
Just ran across this video im gonna study this video til my oral board interview for my local county to join their certified COs since im already certified through the state hopefully that helps and i pass the interview!!
Just passed! Thanks for the tips.
Just passed my interview and oral board today! I start academy in July. You helped me so much. Thank you for this video!
I have my test tomorrow omg what did u do
I winged it. Passed. For my process, The board was awesome they asked good questions and follow up questions.
Nice work!
Just passed mine 2 days ago. Thanks to this video
Hell yeah 🤘
I enjoyed the strengths and weaknesses answer.
Probably the best one I’ve heard so far.
Last one I heard was saying you’re always trying to catch up to the newest methods of crime prevention (cyber security and you’re taking classes) but that feels like a flat out lie.
Great video!
Thank you for the video, this has helped me out a lot and have an oral board interview today.
Crush it!
@@Justthatofficer I passed it man! Thank you!
@@Jordensssss nice work!
I just came back from my Oral Board. I did lots of studying and note taking from others and especially, from you sir! I want to thank you for creating this helpful video. I rehearsed and left the 3 panel officers with a smile plus, we will be in touch soon, after being escorted out the to the doorway. Tell us a little about yourself? This question is the ice breaker to get to know you and set the tone. Weakness, Strengths you are going to get them both. Personal questions are relatively first off, to get to know you. Next the scenario-based questions, or dynamic questions. Study for these, for the most part and get info over the agency you've applied to. Other than that keep calm make them answers short and sweet. Good luck ya'll .
Did they ask whether you are going to write your mother a ticket?
Did you get hired?
Thoes are some really good tips, thank you my friend, my interview is the 10th of January, I’m going to crush this interview for sure! 💪🏼
how did it go?
@@sohailllxx7744 went well, just waiting for my results
This is GOLDEN. I have an interview with my city’s Sheriff Department for corrections officer next week and really nervous. Now that I have a blueprint, I feel better!! I’ll try to update soon!
Can’t wait to hear how it went. Thx!
@@Justthatofficer 👍🏾
How did it go?
how did it go?
I passed my Oral Board and now onto the poly and Background check. This video definitely helped me prepare for my interview, Thank you!
Awesome! The rest should go smoothly.
Did you get the job
@@Jactionalsorry for the extremely late reply, I made it to the Merit Interview and was beat by a Lateral Transfer with 10+ years of experience. I’m going through it again and have my Sergeant interview tonight.
@@jesselich7451did you get the job?
Looking sharp my man!
🤙
I have my oral board interview this Friday at 8:30 I have never been so nervous before. Thank you so much for your video it has help me fell more prepared for it.
Good luck! Let me know how it goes.
I passed! I can’t thank you enough for your video, it was just about on point with everything I was asked.
@@Bigeagle120 awesome!
Mine is this Friday at 9:00, and I’m confident but also stressed because I have no idea what I am going into, but I believe if I practice confidence it will work out
@@cheesestixk9810how it go ?
Thanks for all the great info. I have my oral board in the morning and I been nervous all week lol.
How'd it go??
@@Arctyy it went really and I was informed I passed !!
@@kvngsal7505 that’s awesome! Happy to hear that. What were some notable questions they asked that were different from this video?
Hey man sorry for the late reply. I wasn’t asked the scenario questions. However, Im expecting those in my chief interview.
I have my interview today and I’m really nervous but I’m watching this video is helping me going into the interview with knowledge of what to expect.
Did you pass?
@@cadenevans3117👍🏽 I did.
Thanks brother
good tips man thanks heaps your a legend
Have mine Tuesday at 2 pm. You are a great help!
Good luck to you!
Did u do good?
@@silvermalwareai4047 yes currently on my 2nd day on the job actually!
Just did my oral panel yesterday, watched this interview several times went in with confidence. Now I got an email to attend the next step, the Command Staff Interview. Thank you for this video, very helpful.
Nice work!
I have my oral board tomorrow with my potential chain of command, this video helped ease my nerves a lot. Thank you 🙏🏾
Passed my oral board and was extended an offer letter as well. Your video helped a lot with navigating successfully.
@@IamTxmmywas this in Florida?
@@moneymakersism No sir, NC
I have my oral board. Tomorrow at 1:50 pm. I’m 21 and only experience I have is serving in the army national guard since I was 17. I know that’s not law enforcement. but I feel like I can relate some of these stress questions with that experience. Great video btw I appreciate it. Just like to add its virtual as well.
Best of luck man! You certainly can use that experience.
How did you do?
@@user-lv8cv8sv2f It was a weird experience that’s for sure zoom. and there was like 4 chiefs from different towns they never made eye contact once. It was straight to the point which I guess is a good thing. overall was a experience I’m like number 20 on the official list for hillside police department lol. I’m headed back to school to use my gi bill 😂. I might try somewhere else in the future. Thanks for reaching out!
@@thatnationalguardsman1232 are you cop now?
Thank you for this video. This helped me put my mind way more at ease with my upcoming interview.
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I'm a 20 yr leo and training officer/FTO and came across your video, very well done, my only critique is to add a something about the dreaded "Tell me about a negative situation, you were in and how you dealt with that." questions. I've seen many promising applicants hurt themselves with this question, and it's a very common question in agencies in VA,
Ah yes, that is a good one thanks for putting that in the comments! 20yrs! Getting close lol
I just want you to know, I just got hired with an academy date! Thank you for all your advice!
I have my interview in 4 days, I’m super nervous/ excited great tips thank you sir!
You got this!
I have my Oral Board on Monday. Thank you for this helpful information.
Best of luck!
@@Justthatofficer Thank you.
@@Justthatofficer I passed. Thanks for the tips.
@@FreeStateofFlorida nice work!
@@Justthatofficer Thank you.
I have my oral board interview on Tuesday! Thank you for the video , I will let you know how it went !
Best of luck!
Hey! Did you pass?
How did it go?
Very helpful, I had my written psych Tuesday and my oral psych next Tuesday! On the written exam I remember a question regarding “if you’re bored do you find yourself finding things to do to be excited” or somewhere along the lines and I said true which it is, so that part where I want a career of excitement will work well for me as that is consistent with what I put on the test
💯
@@Justthatofficer just a heads up I passed my psych test! Way easier than i expected
@@matthewciprian3201 Great! was it a bunch of repetitive questions? that's what I can remember lol
@@matthewciprian3201hey man how about the board interview?
@@Justthatofficer do I have to study for that test? Or is it basic knowledge ? Cause if so I don’t know what I’ll study i been trying to look online for answers.
Man this video was golden
Thank you 🤙
Going to do my interview on VALENTINE'S DAY!!! Thank you for the tips!
How did you do?
@@manuel8864 it went great!! The scenario questions are intense!
@@russellreed4833 can you give some examples please?
What are the questions they asked you?
Got my final LT interview in 2 weeks!
Watching this after feeling like I tanked my interview 😢 never been nervous about an interview until this one 🤦🏻♂️
I tanked my first one
1 very good reason I could give to be chosen over the other candidates is that I am bluebelt in Brazilian jiujitsu and I am committed to earning blackbelt.
I did my interview a few week back I got an 85%! I'm hoping to be called soon.
I have a zoom panel interview tomorrow and I’m struggling about shaving my beard right now. Planned on trimming it low but then watched this video. lol
I'm really nervous. I have an interview next week Wednesdays and not sure what kinds of questions they may want. They did give a generalized idea of what questions they maybe going to be asking. Luckily, I have military background, but not sure how far that will go for them to want to pick me.
Super helpful video. Thank you so much! On the shaving thing, I am 20, about to turn 21. I currently have a beard. I will admit it is not the greatest but it is neatly trimmed and makes me look more mature. When I shave I look like I am 12... Still shave?
If the department allows beards you may be okay if it’s cleaned up, but if it were me I would shave. You can always grow it back. I know it takes me a while too lol.
What are things to do when turned down by agencies for prior drug use? They didn’t say that was the reason for not moving me forward but I’m assuming that’s why. It’s been 10 years since last usage. During that time I’ve turned my life around, joined the Air Force, did a contract and now doing an ART position in reserves. I just wonder why honesty isn’t always best with some departments. Great videos I just watched your whole series!
Don’t give up. A friend of mine finally got picked up after being DQ’d several times from different agencies. Then he spent 13 years as a paramedic and gave it another try & didn’t get DQ’d
Thanks for this video, i go to my oral boards on Wednesday for CPD, and i was nervous. After writing down your questions and coming up with my own answers, i feel confident i will pass and be offered a conditional job.
remember the questions and let us know!!
@@sohailllxx7744 none of the questions in any videos were asked. They asked questions that came from work experiences, and how you how you’ve handled certain situations and such, I’m also trying for ohios largest police force, Columbus PD, so I’m sure there’s an array of questions to be asked to all potential candidates.
Just wanted to let you know, i was acceptable and received the highest rating you can get in the oral boards for Columbus police department.
@@YZFMX256 great job man!!! Mines on the 18th at 8:30am. Kinda nervous man any tips?
@@sohailllxx7744 good luck man. I will say get a hair cut, shave the night before (i kept my mustache) wear a suit and tie. When you walk in there i shook all 3 officers hands, and looked them in the eye and thanked them for their time to interview me, and i also stated my name when shaking their hands. I stood by the chair until i was directed to be seated. I kept my hands flat on the table, sat upright the whole time and kept eye contact the entire time as well with all 3 officers. Refrain from using filler words when answering questions (uhm, uhhhh, like) but most of all just be professional and try to be as confident as possible.
Thanks! Only 15 tho, so won’t need this for a few years 🙃
Question! Great video by the way! So if I were to say “ yes “ to writing a family member a ticket makes me look bad? The answer I planned on answering with would be “ yes “
This is a test of honesty, so answer honestly and back it up with the reason why. No wrong answer her really but they don’t want you to give an answer you think they want.
Awesome video, thank you!
I have a question about tattoos.
I know that many departments (nowadays) are more lenient with tattoos. However, I still want to cover my hand tattoo up with dress gloves. Should I mention it and say that I’m prepared to always cover it up, be it with gloves or make-up or should I just let it be?
Thank you!
PS. The hand tattoo is a dope looking Pixiu of my days as a Muay Thai fighter ^^.
Aye, thank you! Okay, so I would avoid the gloves. You won’t always have gloves on when working. Wear long sleeves and don’t bring up anything about the tattoos unless they ask. Be who you are that’s what they want to see. If they have a problem with tattoos, that’s unfortunate unless they are offensive but it doesn’t sound that way.
They will usually bring it up during the interview (probably at the end) if there could be an issue with the tattoos in regards to policy. If so this is when you can mention that you will cover it up while on duty.
Otherwise don’t harp on it. Now get out there and crush it! 🤘
@@Justthatofficer Thank you for the thorough answer, I appreciate your time!
I shall do that then 💪🏽.
Oh yea it’s definitely not offensive, a Pixiu is a chinese hybrid creature :).
Passed mine the other day. Was super nervous and they called me out on it. It's odd for the sheriff to tell you to relax a bit and start cracking jokes. After I finally realed a bit I get them to laughing and it went smooth from there. I have a PT test this week and if I pass that I go to academy in May. Pushups kill me but I have to get through it.
Always good if you get a chuckle out of them. Nice work! Keep it up. Do push-ups till failure then again and again to failure, just not a few days before the PAT lol, but that’s a great way to build them up
Any updates
awesome video. At the age of 23 I took an oral board interview and messed up big time very nervous.
I was nervous too and felt like I bombed my first one, but they still called me back to live forward lol
I have taken two this week. I was very nervous in the beginning of the first one. It was for a high end city outside of Indianapolis. I could tell in my own voice I was nervous. For the first interview it was 20 mins 10 question with a timer. Their was 8 officers in a room with you at center. I keep the momentum going and tried like hell lol. Second interview was 50 mins and 10 questions. Round table and 4 officers. This was a decent city outside of Indianapolis. I felt I did a little better on this interview. I’ll have results back in a week or so. I’ll update you guys. I watched this video before hand. I suited and and had a fresh shave and fade.
@@mackredenbarger Update?
I have my oral interview coming up on Friday. I am extremely nervous. I can’t stress enough how glad I am that I found this video. This is exactly the kinda of info I needed to be a bit more confident. Thank you!
@@sohailllxx7744 I knoooo… easier said than done!
How was it?
another great advice is, if you ever get turn down for the law enforcement job. just start your own police department...
just ask drummy.
There ya go lol
I passed my interview because of this video and doing my research
Nice work!
I would absolutely write my mom a ticket.
Like the verbal judo book in the back. They tried pushing that on us in the NYPD. That curriculum didn’t last long
I have my interview tomorrow I hope that everything goes well
I hope so too
How did it go man?
Thank you so much! I have my oral board interview on the 28th, and I am practicing with my gf. I will let you know if I pass or fail when I get my results. Wish me the best!
You got this!
Howd it go
@simon perez they didn't ask any question I've seen throughout any of the videos. They were all very weird question.
As a matter of fact, I spoke with an officer after the interview, and he said that all of the questions were extremely hypothetical, bizarre, and kind of "stupid".
But the interview went well. Unfortunately, I called out of the recruitment process because it was taking too long for me. I passed the Physical, Written, and did the interview. I still had like 3 or 4 more steps until the academy.
@@vitalsaxon_ bro you had it
@@vitalsaxon_ I mean if it’s not worth the wait for you I guess you only know best
About 3-4 years ago I applied for a police department after getting out of the army and I passed the PT test , written test , but failed the oral interview panel . They never told me why but I seem to have made lots of mistakes and I believe I was unsure of myself and obviously nervous . I’ve been working in corrections the last 4 years but am seriously considering chasing this dream still as I kinda gave up as soon as I failed and am unhappy with my job now .
Go for it dude
Do you really want to be a pig nowadays?
@@StandWatie1862you are saying that like whatever you are is better.
@ItsGEO- It is. Violating peoples rights isn't part of my job description. I'm not part of a standing army the founders warned about. You are so in the dark and probably in the closet
@@StandWatie1862 So, every cop in America violates their citizens rights? It’s that what you are saying?
Do you got a video for current officers changing departments?
This video helped me tremendously! I did my oral interview two weeks ago tomorrow, and I still haven’t heard back :( did anyone wait this long? I’m getting discouraged:/
Call them for an update. I’m glad this video helped you out!
Beware some agencies (like mine) didn’t ask ANY of these, not one came up. Practiced for 2 weeks with what should’ve been the regular questions and was completely taken off guard. Couldn’t even explain about who I am or why I want to go this route.
Just be prepared that ANYTHING could come up.
How did your interview go? What questions were you asked?
Passed the polygraph earlier this week and I have my board interview tomorrow. Kind of nervous but if they push me through then I only have the background check left.
You got this!
@@Justthatofficer I passed! All that’s left is the background investigation and then selections. Hopefully it all goes smoothly.
Got mine Wednesday i will let yall know how it goes
Just took my polygraph and oral board! Waiting to see what the verdict is.
what’d they ask on the polygraph?
Is there any way to prepare for the scenario based part? I struggled with this as I wasn't sure how to answer in my first law enforcement interview a few months ago. I have a second one coming up soon and just trying to better prepare.
My next one is my background investigation is this week
Good luck! 😇
Just got called for an interview next week, i’m hoping it all goes well
Best of luck to you!
@@Justthatofficer just found out I passed my oral board interview and now have an interview with the chief of the department. You have a vid for that? 😅
@@hardcorenacho1020 😆 unfortunately no, but just be yourself. It’s always intimidating; however, he started right where you are now. You got this man! It’s great you’re onto this step.
@@hardcorenacho1020 I met with the Chief and he asked me:
Are you sure you want to be a police officer?
Tell me what do you know about our department?
Also make sure you do your research on the department you’re applying to.
Good luck😊
@@jazr7997 interview went well he actually asked the more standard questions like you posted.
-tell me your strengths and weakness’s
-why our department?
-whats your long term goal
He also asked a tricky question at the end.
IF YOU WERE INTERVIEWING US WHAT WOULD BE A QUESTION YOU WOULD ASK?
I think it went very well because after the interview he said,”Don’t accept an offer from anyone else until you’ve heard back from us”
Hey man thanks for the tips. I have one question, can you fail the oral boards if you weren’t able to answer one of the 12 questions?
I had my Oral board interview today and I feel horrible after leaving it. None of the questions I had prepared for were asked. I was truthful about a time a tried a drug over 10 years ago when I was super young when they asked about drugs and they said “why didn’t you list that drug on your application” I didn’t think I had to because I was like 16 years old, I was young and dumb and peer pressured. I feel super discouraged.
What was the result?
Question, if they don’t choose you and you reapply or how does it work?
Passed my oral board because of this vid
YES!!
@@Justthatofficer update, we go to the academy soon. See you guys when I graduate
@@intherellc5653 get it!
@@Justthatofficerupdate I graduated today💪🏼 certified baby
@@intherellc5653 yewww! nice work!
Hello, why is the anser for if you would give your mom a ticket a no?????
Could you please elaborate on why the answer is always no regarding writing mum a ticket even if she was excessively speeding?
Thanks
😂 as a mom, I wouldn’t speed in the first place
One question but if they asked you , if you'll ever write your mom a ticket what if they asked you why wouldn't you what would be the right answer to tell them ??
Great video, one question for now: Why would I not write my mother a ticket if she was being a hazard to herself and the community that I have given an oath to protect? My initial response was yes, I would write my mother a ticket if she was going 80 mph in a 25 mph speed zone. I would think that’s a school or work zone and that’s insanely dangerous, right? Mind you my mother is about 80 years of age and not a speedster, but poor eyesight, so super dangerous for her to speed. So please help me understand the reasoning by the “no” to giving her a ticket. Also, isn’t that a felony?
Definitely not a felony. It’s an honesty question as most people wouldn’t write their own mother a ticket unless they disliked her for some reason. If it was something extremely dangerous, well that can change the situation. They are looking for honesty here not the answer you think they want to hear. In the end yes and no are both correct as long as you have good reason to back up each answer.
@@Justthatofficer that makes sense, 80 km/h in a school zone, holy shit mom. 65 in a 50, warning.
@@Justthatofficer I love my mom, just not gonna facilitate being crazy lol
i watched so many videos and studied so many questions. none, absolutely none of these questions were on the interview! 😂😂😂 i just did the interview today.
lol! really? what did they ask?
@@Justthatofficer i remember a couple, were scenarios.
im applying to a school district police dept.
they gave me a couple scenarios of what would i do if this or that happened.
they asked me what the difference is between a municipal police dept and a school district dept.
at the very end they said to sell my self, why should we hire u basically. thats about the only thing that was in the videos i saw.
there was about 15 questions. it was 3 sgts and 2 LTs.
I passed tho. thank god
@@jessedelreal6643 nice work! Thx for sharing this.
@@jessedelreal6643 I feel like yours was an outlier since it’s a school district police job
I have a "informal" interview and to be honest cant find anything to expect, the oral board is down the road and the set dress code is suit and tie, but I think the informal interview a sport coat, dress shirt, tie and khaki will be fine, please help
Yes, I think that will look good and professionally for the informal interview. Just be yourself, you got this!
Just had my oral interview
Let’s hope they call me 🙏🏾🙏🏾
sooo...??
I would definitely write my mother a ticket. My job is to uphold the law not play favorites 😂
Why wouldn't I write mom a ticket? Doesn't that show favoritism? To me that gives reason to believe that I will compromise my integrity. Serious question because my parents have raised me to apply the rules equally.
Should I bring copies of my resume to the interview even tho they already have it?