Welcome to getbadged.com, brought to you by Police Exam Solutions, LLC.
The first innovative, progressive platform of its kind for hiring and getting hired as a non-Civil Service police officer.
Join us as getbadged pioneers the way to a new solution for police recruitment.
Below are the steps outlining the process for candidates interested in applying for law enforcement positions through the getbadged.com platform:
Step 1: Create an Account
To begin, candidates need to create an account on getbadged.com. This involves providing basic personal information and creating login credentials.
Step 2: Complete Your Candidate Profile
Once the account is created, candidates should complete their candidate profile. This step involves providing detailed information about skills, qualifications, and traits that demonstrate their ability to become a police officer. It's important to fill out this profile accurately and thoroughly as it will be used as the basis for job applications. Additionally, getbadged provides a document upload feature. Uploading relevant documents can be a valuable addition to job applications, as they provide hiring departments with a comprehensive view of the candidate's qualifications and experiences.
Step 3: Register for the PES Entry Exam
Candidates are required to register for the PES Entry Exam in order to move forward in the hiring process. This exam is typically the first step toward being considered for law enforcement positions. Passing the exam is necessary to apply to job posts on the getbadged platform. (FT Police Dispatcher & FT POST Certified Officer/Lateral Transfer getbadged members are not required to take the entry exam. See below for more details.)
Step 4: Start Applying for Jobs
Once a candidate's passing exam score is posted to their getbadged Candidate Dashboard, they can begin applying to any/as many jobs that they are qualified for. Candidates can browse through available job posts and submit their applications through the platform. It's important to note that specific details and requirements may vary depending on the department and position being applied for. Candidates should consult the department's job listing for more accurate and detailed information during the application process.
About getbadged.com for Candidates
Are you looking for a career in law enforcement, but struggling to find the right job opportunity? Look no further than getbadged.com; the never been done before, innovative and comprehensive police recruitment platform that is designed to help police departments find and hire the best candidates. getbadged.com is not just a job board, but a one-stop-shop for police recruitment. Our platform offers everything from job postings to applicant tracking, and entry exams for cognitive and non-cognitive skills assessment. Through getbadged.com you're provided with the ability to search for open positions, apply for jobs that match your skills, experience and career goals, and track the status of your application, all in one place. With getbadged.com, you can be confident that you are applying for jobs that match your skills, experience, and career goals. We invite you to create an account on getbadged.com today and start exploring the job opportunities available in your area. Our platform is easy to use, and provides opportunities based on the skills, qualifications, and job type you are seeking.
getbadged.com offers (4) types of Candidate Memberships, based on your skills & qualifications
Basic Candidate Membership: ($0 cost)
- Ability to view our full list of hiring agencies and job opportunities once you create your Candidate Profile.
- Complete your Candidate Profile and upload any supporting documents that will accompany your application submissions, so that once you're ready, you can easily for your PES entry exam. As soon as you achieve a 70% and above exam score, you can quickly begin applying to our job posts. (Some agencies require a higher passing score, so please read the Min Reqs thorough before submitting your application.)
Premium Candidate Membership for FT Entry Level Candidates & FT Academy Trained Officers: ($150/6 months, includes exam registration)
- Ability to apply to FT Entry Level Police Officer & FT Academy Trained Officer positions only.
- Elevate your Basic Membership to a six (6) month Premium Membership, when you register and pass the PES entry exam with a 70% and above.
- Apply to any/as many jobs as you are qualified for during your six (6) month membership.
- Ability to receive 'badge requests' from department's interested in connecting with you.
- Provides you with a custom dashboard to manage and centralize your applications and badge requests, as well as view the most up-to-date job listings as they are posted.
- Simple application process. You only need to complete your application profile, attach documents one time (resume, cover letter, certifications, licenses, etc). Once you are ready to apply, simply click the 'apply' button, consent to the forwarding of your profile info for each job post you're interested in, and your entire application package is forwarded to the hiring department's dashboard.
- Track your application status. Always know where you stand with your submitted applications. Our departments track your progress from their dashboard, so you always know the status of your applications.
- Access to a PES/getbadged team member to answer questions and provide support on the hiring process.
FT/PT Police Dispatcher Membership: ($100/6 months)
- Ability to apply to FT/PT Police Dispatcher positions only.
- Candidates looking to apply to a FT/PT Police Dispatcher job opportunity are not required to participate in and pass the PES Entry Exam.
- Membership term is for six (6) months from the date of purchase.
- As a FT/PT Police Dispatch Member, you may only apply to getbadged Dispatch job opportunities. If you'd like to apply to FT Entry Level positions, you are required to register for and pass the PES entry Exam.
- Your getbadged membership provides you with a custom dashboard to manage and centralize your applications, as well as view the most up-to-date job listings as they are posted.
- Simple application process. You only need to complete your application profile and attach documents one time (resume, cover letter, certifications, licenses, etc). Once you are ready to apply, simply click the 'apply' button, consent to the forwarding of your profile info for each job post you're interested in, and your entire application package is forwarded to the hiring department's dashboard.
- Track your application status. Always know where you stand with your submitted applications. Our department members track your progress from their dashboard, so you always know the status of your applications.
- Access to a PES/getbadged team member to answer questions and provide support on the hiring process.
FT POST Certified Officer/Lateral Transfer Membership: ($100/6 months)
Have experience as a POST Certified or Lateral Transfer Police Officer?As a POST CO/LT member, you gain access a centralized hub where you'll find a wide range of job opportunities specifically tailored for fully certified POST officers or those seeking lateral transfers.
Requirements of your CO/LT Membership are as follows:
- Ability to apply to FT POST Certified Officer/Lateral Transfer positions opportunities.
- Candidates with these levels of qualifications are not required to participate in and pass the PES entry exam.
- Membership term is for six (6) months from the date of purchase.
FT POST Certified Officer Requirements:
- To be considered an eligible position, applicants must hold current Full-Time Police Officer status, and be POST Certified. Supporting documents of your certification are required to be uploaded and added to your profile to provide the hiring agency(s) verification of your POST certification status, or your application will be disqualified from consideration.
- A full-time enforcement officer from any U.S. law enforcement agency with a minimum of two years full time experience in his/her agency may apply to join the Department as a Lateral Transfer.
FT Lateral Transfer Requirements:
- A FT Lateral Transfer applicant must be certified and in good standings with the National Decertification Index (NDI).
- Supporting documents are required to be uploaded to your profile, so the hiring agency(s) can verify your Lateral Transfer status, or your application will be disqualified from consideration.
- Must be of good moral character and fit for employment, as determined by the POST Commission.Basic Member: Basic members have set up their account by completing their Candidate Profile.
FAQs
What is getbadged?
In short, getbadged.com is about making connections. It is a community of professionals looking to hire or get hired for the role of police officer. getbadged is the only platform of its kind. Our custom developed solution is an innovative, 21st century approach designed to centralize all non-Civil Service hiring.
getbadged applicants looking to get hired are provided with the maximum number of opportunities to conduct job searches based on the skills and qualifications of the candidate. getbadged provides the functionality, control, and tools to move them one step closer toward earning their badge when hired as a police officer. getbadged's unique technology allows Premium Candidate Members the ability to be pursued by departments looking to invite candidates to connect, based solely on the skills and qualifications they possess.
getbaded is pleased to serve non-Civil Service agencies including Municipalities PD's, Campus PD's, as well as Hospital and other Public Safety Agencies. Whether your agency is seeking to fill an Entry Level, FT Academy Trained, or POST Certified Officer/Lateral Transfer positions, getbadged has a pool of eligible candidates with varying levels of skills, qualifications, and certifications. When an agency is looking to hire new officers, getbadged offers a centralized hub to post jobs available with their non-Civil Service departments. We provide the tools and functionalities necessary to conduct a streamlined, effective, and successful recruitment effort.
What does 'getbadged' mean? getbadged has a dual meaning:
- You're an applicant looking to get hired and earn your police badge, and
- As a Premium Department Member, your department is is able to conduct a more aggressive recruitment effort by utilizing your 'badging' capabilities. Our Premium Department Members receive the ability to view our complete pool of vetted candidates. See a candidate that possess the skills, qualifications, certifications, and other desired criteria your agency is seeking? Send the candidate a badge request to let them know you're interested in learning more about them. If/when the candidate accepts your badge request, their complete application package is forwarded directly to your department dashboard for further outreach efforts. As a Premium Candidate Member, you are eligible to receive badge requests from Premium Departments.
How do I renew my getbadged.com membership?
Your Candidate Profile provides you with the expiration date of your membership term. If, upon membership expiration, you would like to renew your getbadged.com membership, you must register for a new exam and pass with a 70% and above. Your new membership term is valid for six (6) months from the date of your most recent exam purchase. Your most recent exam score will replace any previous exam score(s), regardless of being higher or lower than previous scores.
What if I did not pass my PES entry exam?
If you did not pass the PES police entry exam, the first step you will need to register to retake the exam. With PES/getbadged, there is no waiting period required before you retest.
While you are waiting to retake the exam, we recommend ordering a copy of the study guide exclusive to the exam you will be taking. While the study guide is not necessary to achieve a passing exam score, it will be helpful to help you prepare for future exam attempts.
It is important to take the efforts to adequately prepare for the exam to increase your chances of passing the next time around. This includes several basic steps to achieving the desired exam performance. These simple suggestions have helped candidates succeed on their exam:
- The day before your exam, get a good nights sleep so you're well rested.
- Eat a healthy breakfast, so you're nourished and not distracted by being hungry.
- Be prepared by having the specified items ready to go on the morning of your exam.
- Take your time and read the questions and answers thoroughly.
- Answer the questions honestly and be true to who you are. Unlike other entry exams, there are no strategies to doing well on the PES entry exam, other than being honest with your responses.
- Make sure to double check your work as you go, to reduce the possibility of mismatching your answer choice to the wrong question.
In summary, if you did not pass the police entry exam and you would like to apply to jobs, you must register to retake the exam. With dedication and effort, you can improve your chances of passing the exam and pursuing a career in law enforcement.
Why do you ask for my social media handles?
Providing your social media handles allows our hiring agencies the ability to get to know you better. It also allows them to see if there is any information that could be relevant to the job(s) you are applying to. It is not uncommon for people to collect social media handles of perspective employers, however it is important to note that the you are only being asked to share this information with the departments you are applying to in relation to your employment or their business needs, and it will not be used discriminate against you in any way.
What is the POST Certified Officer/Lateral Transfer Membership & do I qualify?
getbadged is a platform dedicated to connecting agencies with qualified candidates like you who possess the necessary qualifications and experience. As a POST CO/LT member, you can access a centralized hub where you'll find a wide range of job opportunities specifically tailored for fully certified POST officers or those seeking lateral transfers.
By joining getbadged, you'll receive a six-month membership term for $100, opening the doors to unlimited opportunities with non-Civil Service agencies actively seeking applicants with your specific skills and experience.
Our platform offers a personalized dashboard, enabling you to effortlessly manage your profile, application history, and uploaded documents. Moreover, our getbadged departments are required to track the stages of your hiring progress directly from their dashboard, ensuring transparency throughout the process. This feature allows you to stay informed about the status of your application and where you stand in their hiring process. To qualify for the purchase of a FT POST Certified Officer/Lateral Transfer Membership, you must meet the following requirements:
FT POST Certified Officer:
- To be considered an eligible position, applicants must hold current Full-Time Police Officer status, and be POST Certified.
- Support of your Certification is required to be uploaded to your profile for verification by the hiring agency to which you apply.
- A full-time enforcement officer from any U.S. law enforcement agency with a minimum of two years full time experience in his/her agency may apply to join the Department as a Lateral Transfer.
FT Lateral Transfer:
- A FT Lateral Transfer applicant must be certified and in good standings with the National Decertification Index (NDI).
- Support of your Certification is required to be uploaded to your profile for verification by the hiring agency to which you apply.
- Must be of good moral character and fit for employment, as determined by the POST Commission.
Who do I call if I'm experiencing technical issues with my getbadged.com account?
If you are experiencing issues with your getbadged.com account, one of the getbadged team members will be happy to assist you. You can contact us by email, or for immediate assistance, call our office at 781.645.6005.
Do you offer a study guide for exam preparation?
Yes! Although it's not necessary to achieve peak exam performance, anyone interested in purchasing an exam study guide can do so through provided below. It's important to note that the study guide you are ordering is specific to the actual exam you'll be participating in. The cost is $10, and can be downloaded to your computer within a few hours from the time of your purchase. Click here to order your study guide today.
What does the PES/getbadged entry level exam assess?
The PES Entry Level exam for law enforcement is designed to assess two dimensions: Non-Cognitive traits including integrity, honesty, positive outlook, socialization, anti-social behavior, and diligence/orderliness. The Cognitive traits assessed include deductive reasoning, information gathering, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, and inductive reasoning.
The Non-Cognitive section consists of scenario-based questions and are designed to learn more about candidates and how they would respond to certain situations. The answers to these questions and traits are not things someone can learn from a textbook. They are behavioral traits that are ingrained in us. The Cognitive section is designed to assess a candidates ability to perform the basic fundamentals necessary to be a police officer.
Our exam series has been locally validated, and is designed to produce the least amount of adverse impact to the protected classes.
What are Badge Requests?
'Badging' capabilities are available to our Candidate and Department Premium Membership. A badge request is an innovative and interactive approach to an aggressive recruitment effort. The first of its kind, getbagded allows Premium Member departments the ability to search our entire list of eligible applicants, based solely on the town/city of residency, skills, qualifications, certifications, and vet status, of the candidates. When a department chooses to pursue a candidate for the purpose of potential employment, the hiring agency can send the candidate a 'badge request.' When a candidate receives a badge request, they can review the job post to make a determination on whether they are interested in the position. If the candidate accepts the badge request, a match is made and their application package with their complete profile, contact info, and any uploaded documents will be forwarded directly to the badging department for additional outreach. Candidates who receive badge requests have the option to accept or decline. Should a candidate decline the badge request, the department is notified and no additional is required.
What is the getbadged refund and/or exchange policy?
getbadged does not offer refunds on exam registration purchases, or Certified Officer/Lateral Transfer Memberships. Exam registration purchases are for the exact exam date chosen for enrollment and registrations can not be transferred or rescheduled to another date. We understand that there are extenuating circumstances that come up which may affect the ability for a candidate to participate, however these situations are handled at the discretion of our staff. We make no guarantees that we can accommodate a person's attendance looking to transfer to a different exam registration date.
Do you offer a Fee Waiver if I'm experiencing a financial hardship?
Yes. If you are experiencing a financial hardship, please contact PES/getbadged directly to request a Fee Waiver Application. If you meet the eligibility qualifications, you must complete the application in its entirety and submit it, along with the supporting documentation of your subsidy, to info@getbadged.com . A PES team member will review your application and documents and make an eligibility determination within two (2) business days of the receipt of your paperwork. If you are approved, you will not be responsible for the exam registration fee. For more details, please contact our office by email or phone.
Once I submit my application, how does the department contact me for further outreach?
When a hiring department wants to contact you, they will use the contact information you provided in your candidate profile to reach out to you directly. Here are a few common ways they may reach out to you:
- Phone call: You may receive a phone call from the department's hiring liaison. They may want to schedule an interview, discuss your application further, or provide you with additional information about the hiring process.
- Email: Hiring departments will most often use email to request an interview, asking for additional documentation, or providing updates on the status of your application. Make sure to check your email regularly, including your spam or junk folder, to ensure you don't miss any important messages. It is highly recommended that you add info@getbadged.com to you safe-list to ensure any communications through getbadged.com reach you successfully.
It's important to ensure that the contact information you provide in your application or candidate profile is accurate and up to date. Double-check your email address, phone number, and any other contact details you provided to make sure you can be easily reached by the hiring department.
Remember to regularly check your preferred communication channels, including email and voicemail, and promptly respond to any inquiries or requests from the hiring department.