Entry Level Police Testing

The City of Pittsburgh is seeking a qualified firm to provide job analysis and comprehensive written testing services for entry-level police candidates. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing a comprehensive job analysis, validated written examinations, and assistance with the administration and scoring of oral examinations. The vendor will also be required to ensure that tests meet standards for reliability, validity, and job-relatedness, and provide study guides and preparatory materials to candidates. The contract term will be 3 years. • The scope of work includes providing a comprehensive job analysis for the position of Police Officer. • Providing validated written examinations for the position of Police Officer Recruit. • Developing materials and assisting with the administration and scoring of the oral examination. • Reviewing examination items for potential cultural bias. • Ensuring tests meet standards for reliability, validity, and job-relatedness. • Offering study guides and preparatory materials to candidates. • Providing examination administration and scoring procedures. • Assisting with the overall scoring of examinations and providing detailed analysis of test results.