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:

A. Albuquerque Police Department:

1. Albuquerque Police Department Cadet Entry-Level Examinations
2. Albuquerque Police Department Employment Promotional Examinations to the rank of Sergeant
3. Albuquerque Police Department Employment Promotional Examinations to the rank of Lieutenant
4. Albuquerque Police Department Bilingual Pay Proficiency Testing

B. Albuquerque Fire Rescue:

1. Albuquerque Fire Rescue Cadet Entry-Level Examination & Structured Oral Interview Process
2. Albuquerque Fire Rescue Employment Promotional Examinations to the ranks of Suppression & Paramedic Drivers
3. Albuquerque Fire Rescue  Employment Promotional Examinations to the ranks of Suppression & Paramedic Lieutenants
4. Albuquerque Fire Rescue Employment Promotional Examinations to the rank of Captain
5. Albuquerque Fire Rescue Employment Promotional Examinations to the rank of Battalion Chief
6. 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.