Thursday, July 31, 2008

Endgame - my goals

So what do I need to achieve to enter the NZ Police?

Well, you can read my post or get the long version here.

NZ Police Goals:

Physical appraisal test: (potential recruits need to pass)

1. Run 2.4km in 10min 15sec [that's basically 15 km/hr for 10 mins!]
2. Vertical jump of 48cm
3. Do 34 or more continuous, correctly executed press-ups
4. Have a combined, two-hand grip of 96kg or more

Swimming -
1. Swim 50m in 56sec
2. Tread water for 5min
3. Duck dive 3m to retrieve a rubber brick

Physical competency test: (Officers re-tested every 2 years)
12 tasks including...

1. 200m run
2. pushing a trailer
3. walking along a raised beam
4. crawling under hurdles
5. climbing through a window
6. and more...

Miscellaneous requirements:
1. Must have 6/12 eyesight correctable to 6/6 with glasses
2. Pass the job observation SCOPE test & demonstrate core competencies (integrity, professionalism, respect, commitment to maori & the treaty, performance accoutability, building partnerships, self improvement, judgement, leadership, strategic development)
3. First Aid certificate
4. Defensive Driving certificate
5. Type faster that 25wpm (uhh, is 60 wpm ok? :P)

I can do it!!

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