Employment Testing Division

What We Do:

The Employment Testing Division is responsible for the development, validation, and administration of the Cadet Entry-Level and Uniform Personnel Employment Promotional Examinations for the Albuquerque Police Department and Albuquerque Fire Rescue. The Division follows applicable standards established by:

• Federal Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures
• Guidelines and Ethical Considerations for Assessment Center Operations
• Section 200: Testing & Examinations Part 1 – General Testing and Examinations
• Section 200: Testing & Examinations Part 2 – Fire Rescue Promotional Procedures
• Section 200: Testing & Examinations Part 3 – Police Department Promotional Procedures

Uniform Personnel Employment Testing Processes:

The Employment Testing Division is responsible for Cadet Entry-Level and Employment Promotional Examinations for the City of Albuquerque Police and Fire Departments:

Albuquerque Police Department:

• Albuquerque Police Department Cadet Entry-Level Examinations
• Albuquerque Police Department Employment Promotional Examinations to the rank of Sergeant
• Albuquerque Police Department Employment Promotional Examinations to the rank of Lieutenant
• Albuquerque Police Department Bilingual Pay Proficiency Testing

Albuquerque Fire Rescue:

• Albuquerque Fire Rescue Cadet Entry-Level Examination & Structured Oral Interview Process
• Albuquerque Fire Rescue Employment Promotional Examinations to the ranks of Suppression & Paramedic Drivers
• Albuquerque Fire Rescue  Employment Promotional Examinations to the ranks of Suppression & Paramedic Lieutenants
• Albuquerque Fire Rescue Employment Promotional Examinations to the rank of Captain
• Albuquerque Fire Rescue Employment Promotional Examinations to the rank of Battalion Chief
• Albuquerque Fire Rescue Bilingual Pay Proficiency Testing

Below are the APD and AFR Practice Examinations and Study Guides for the Cadet Entry-Level Examinations:

• Albuquerque Police Department Practice Examination and Study Guides
• Albuquerque Fire Rescue Paper Practice Examination

Process Confidentiality Test Security Agreements:

We make a practice of maintaining strict control and confidentiality for all processes to ensure that all candidates have a fair and unbiased experience with all Employment Promotional Examinations for uniform personnel. An example of a confidential test security agreement can be found here.