Becoming a 911 Dispatcher: Psychological Exam and Physical
Вставка
- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Hey guys!!! Here is the last video of this series becoming a 911 dispatcher. Here is everything you need to know about the physical and and psychological exam! Let me know if you have any questions!!
Email me!
Laurabryantsa@gmail.com
Follow me on social media:
Instagram: Miss_L_Beezy
Snapchat: Divamarie03
I have my psychological exam coming up!! I passed the interview, and I feel this job is such a calling to me. I hope I don't say anything wrong during the exam.
I just had my oral board interview today. What all was asked during the psych exam?
Ms. Laura thanks to you I pass all my test and I officially start Wednesday!! Thank you so much!!
Good luck
Thank you
AWESOME AND CONGRATS!!! So happy for you! Good luck in your new career!!!!
@@LauraBryant Thank you!!
What did u study to become a dispatcher
Thanks for these videos, I know you're not a dispatcher anymore, but your videos are very helpful and still relevant with the information you provide.
Okay, so I’ve passed my critical testing last week, and I’ve done my interview on Monday morning with 3 agency employees. As they walked me to the door, the lady stated I done very well and they’d be calling me this week!!
Brian J. Presley that’s what’s up!! Congrats!! Good luck with the rest of the process!
Laura Bryant thanks for all of your videos. All the information I gain, I’m willing to share as well to help someone else out.
Brian J. Presley that’s awesome!! Thanks again!!
What kind of questions did they ask you?
hello can you share what questions they asked and the answers you gave?
Went through hiring process- testing/background and got a conditional job offer! Now I go to my psychological exam this Thursday 5/29/19. I’m going to Vlog it as best as I can. You’re right there’s not much info on it. Thanks you your videos, i hope to shine some light as well. I have to drive 4 hours away to get to the exam but I’m excited I’m almost there! Woot woot!
TikoyaMonique What is conditional?
Did you end up vlogging it? I'm getting ready for my psychological evaluation, passed everything and also have a conditional job offer. How did everything go?!
She isn't dispatching anymore.
Got my contingent offer for Public Saftey Dispatcher today! Just gotta pass Psych exam and Drug Test. You videos have been invaluable and I wanna say thank you!😁
Congrats!!! I’m so glad I could help! Good luck
Thank you I’m sitting in the parking lot now for my Psych test and wasn’t sure what to expect.
You got it!! Good luck! Let us know How it goes!
The psych questions were so weird and random. When meeting with the psychologist she said the computer tabulated my results and it appeared that I was answering in a way that I thought they wanted me to answer or like I said what they wanted to hear and she wanted to know why or if I had lied. I was thinking “lady these questions are crazy and I’m not a weirdo I have no idea why it comes off that way. I swear I told the truth!!” So now I’m waiting to hear from my agency if I passed 🤞🏼🤞🏼
Oh my. That’s interesting. Heard anything
so i watched a different video about psychological tests and what the person in the video said was that they try to make u uncomfortable and accuse u of lying so they can see how u react to stressful situations. it’s probable that they did that to you so they could see how you’d react. did u end up passing? what happened afterwards?
2yrs later.. I’m just now going through this process. I have my exam & psychological testing scheduled for 8/10/21. Going from working as a mail carrier to being a dispatcher. Your video has come in handy for me to know what to expect. Thank you for this😊
I feel like you’re my soulmate. I went from a mha at the plant to testing on 9/8/21 to be a dispatcher. I hope this works out for you!!!
How did it go? Did you get hired?
@@robynvsrobin how did it go? Are you working as a dispatcher?
YES! Perfect timing, I’m at this exact phase of the hiring process 🙌🏽
Michelle Shabazz awesome!!! Good luck with everything!!
Just got word that I passed my Criticall test with a 93% and will be scheduled for an interview!! Hope to God a juvenile record won’t hold me back, but we’ll see how it goes.
I HAVE SOME TIPS FOR YOU!!!! I had a tiny little blip on my juvenile record. I was never officially charged and did a diversion program because I was pretty young--it was a "wrong place wrong time" kinda thing. As long as you're open and honest about it, you'll be fine. They spent no time at all on my background and my adult life is clean as a whistle. I just got a job offer today!! Good luck to you!!! And your interview will go great! It's likely a panel interview where people who work in dispatch will interview you. I was only asked about 6 questions and spent time talking with the interviewers (via zoom call) and they don't ask questions about your background. TIPS: be prepared to answer the question "Why do you want to be a 911 dispatcher?" If you pass your panel interview, that means they feel it's worth it to use the time and resources to conduct your formal background interview. So, be ready to prepare your credit report, fill out the huge background questionnaire, have your birth certificate, any court documents from your juvenile arrest (and any marriages/divorces) and be prepared to order ALL your transcripts (from high school and every college attended). And your lie detector--that meeting lasted about 3 and half hours for me but it was much easier than I thought! You've got this! Since I literally just got finished going through this, let me know if you have any questions!
Laura! Thank you so much for your helpful videos! I’ve passed my polygraph test and I’ll be taking the drug/medical and psych test soon! This was very helpful!
I so enjoy your channel! I’ve found it a few months ago, while deeply in the process! I just did is my physical and drug test Monday! I’ve already received my contingent offer, just waiting on my official notification so I can put in my two week at my teaching job! Your videos have been so helpful!
Congratulations!! Happy for you!! Thank you so much for watching!! How is the process going?
What type of drug test ?
I want to say thank you for your videos! I have this coming up next! Your videos helped me prepare for this so well! ☺️💕
I have made it this far and I have received a conditional job offer, after this I'm good to go! I just wanted to say I've watched all of your videos and I cannot thank you enough! Your advice on everything has really helped me and I am so appreciative! Thank you!
I take my psyche evaluation and physical tomorrow! I'm so excited! I'll let you know how it goes!
How did it go?
@beautifulsstart It went good! Just like she said in the video. For the psyche evaluation I had a paper that was 320 questions long and I just answered the questions either "Strongly Agree" "Agree" "disagree" ect. And the physical was just having my blood pressure taken, they drew some blood, checked my heart, the hearing test was just ad she described in the video and I also had an x-ray of my chest and had to breathe in something to test how strong my lungs where. Oh and I did my drug test. I got the job and started April 11th and I love it so far!
Thank you! I just submitted my app and I’m 55. Hope I’m not too old!😀
Best of luck!
Unfortunately I didn't make it this far but I thank you because your videos really did help me.
MJ Arcos I’m sorry u didn’t but hopefully all is well with u!
MJ Arcos if i can ask.. y didnt u make it?
My biggest challenge with dispatching is knowing what questions to ask the caller. There are so many unique situations and I feel like every call should be treated different. I feel so awful after I hang up a call and send my officers and they ask me questions I should know the answer to bc I should have asked the caller...I guess it comes with experience. But I get so excited on the phone I forget to ask questions and dissect the call. Any advice or possibly a video to even help with routine calls?
One thing I learned right away is to determine a few things... Location... is there a delay or is it in progress...if its in progress are there any weapons or is anyone intox.... where is the subject now....Is anyone injured... Do you all have SOP's for each problem nature? That is one thing I always looked at so that.I didn't miss anything CYA... Cover Your Agency!!
Thank you for these tips! I would like to become a 911 dispatcher later this year, so these videos will give me good tips! Thanks girl!
Awesome!! Good luck with everything and keep us posted!!!
thank you so much!! girl you made me feel so much more comfortable before the psych exam. I have it tomorrow, hopefully i get it!
how did it go?
I just wanted to say you are beautiful inside and out! It is so apparent! Thanks for your video(s) and for shining for us! I am currently moving into this phase of the hiring process! 🙏
Awwww thank you so much!! And thank you for watching! I hope all goes well with everything!
@@LauraBryant Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for posting this. Idk what I would have done without your guidance. I just filled out, notarized & turned in my 51 plus page background sheets. This one asked about your finances & things. I've been laid off a few times from other types of employment even now & unemployment only lasts so long & is only so it's hard but I don't want to be judged by something that caused me financial hardship like I'm just out here making dumbass choices ya know because that's not what happened. They asked for all of my jobs from when I was 16. I'm damn near 40 now so that was interesting. 😳 I was wondering about this portion of the process while I'm waiting to see if I'm approved for the next stage. (Pray for me)
FIRST I will pray for you!!! I forgot one job and they called and asked me about it! So it wasn’t a problem at all! They do check your credit but that’s not a major issue... TRUST ME!!! OK!!!! Just be still and know if it is to be then it will be!!! Praying for your journey!!!
Laura Bryant Thank you so much for your prayers. I definitely need them. This is would be a huge blessing for me & my kids & someone in my family I want to help. This could resolve many things or be a big help towards it. I really want this & need this opportunity. I want to advance in Criminal Justice even further but I want to start here. It could give me a lot of opportunities to learn & prepare myself for later & gain a lot of experience in a career; not a regular job I hate going to but this is rewarding & a career. The things you hear will prepare me for pursuing law enforcement or crime scene investigation or wherever I decide. Even police dispatch would even be a goal for me but my stats stat at 911 dispatch & reaching that first. I feel like I've gained a lifelong friend & I value that. I wouldn't even have gotten passed the Critical test & to where I am now without your guidance. I don't like surprising & this hiring process is full of them so I thank God that he put you in my path so I can not only gain a friend but also the knowledge I need. 💜 Hey, are you on Twitter? If so & you don't mind me following you, you can pm me the info if you don't mind. If God blesses me with this position, I would like to continue continue not only watching your vids but being a friend. You're. God sent seriously.
I've taken one psych test & now that I think about it it was so (whooosa) & mean that was a long time ago, just dealing with ppl's electric services so why?! It's painfully laughable now but still. They asked a lot of the same questions but switched it up like they were trying to make sure that's how you really felt. My late father was a police officer & I recall him being asked about a injured bird on a sidewalk & what you would do & pretending you would pick the bird up wasn't really the answer they wanted...& apparently neither was leave the damn bird alone. I will smooth call animal control for ya though. Lol Imm trying not to overthink & be nervous but I am hella nervous & anxious a bit but not as much if I didn't have your vids to watch.
Your videos have been such a tremendous help! When I heard that the test was 2 hours long I came straight to this video and you helped put my mind at ease
I just took my test and I am still shaking. I am so glad that I found your channel because if I pass, your information has been so helpful. Okay....I am going to try and breathe. You are awesome. Thank you!!💖💖
Which test did you just take? I have my psych evaluation next week--so excited!!
@@aliciahernandez901 I want to say that it was the Typing...then CritiCall tests. I passed so I get to move on to the interview process. Keep me posted on your results. I have my fingers crossed for us both! Good Luck! 🍀
I have a criticall test for one agency (as their first step) on Thursday and I have filled out my huge packet for another agency and am waiting to hear back. I’m so worried because I have bad credit from my past. I’m praying for favor in for both agencies. Your videos have been so so helpful! Thank you so much for posting. You’ve really calmed a lot of my worries
Did your credit hinder your moving forward?
Thank you so much for all your videos, I got the job! I start Oct 1st and am so excited, your videos really helped me. Thank you!
Thank you for this! I got my psychological test tomorrow 😩🤙🏼
Awesome!!!! It’s longggg!!! Enjoy!!!
Thank you 🙏🏼 it’s been a long process !
did you pass?
@@lilholyy Yes sir. I worked at sheriffs office for 2 1/2 years! Once a dispatcher always a dispatcher 😪 I miss it!
Hi Laura, I love your channel and the 911 story times especially the funny ones! The sad ones not so much but in this type of profession you have to deal with the good, the bad, and the ugly. I like the fact that you keep it real and don’t sugarcoat anything which is necessary for those contemplating a career as a 911 dispatcher. If it’s not too intrusive could you make a video on why you are no longer a 911 dispatcher and would you go back into that profession again? Also I noticed that there are city job postings for 911 dispatchers and 911 dispatcher trainees and wondered if you would provide some information about the difference? As always you are awesome and I look forward to more videos! 🙏
btapann hey there!!! Thanks so much for watching!! I try to keep it real in all that I do for sure!! Authenticity is important!!! So I really try!
Yes I can make that video for sure! Thanks for watching!!!
You're awesome! I wish we were friends lol. No but seriously thanks for these vids. I have a sit along next week. I've been given a contingent offer. You eased my main fear about the polygraph exam. Thanks for all of the info! Your hair is slayed too girl! 🌞
Awwww we are friends!!!! Thanks girl I try with this head of mine! I am happy for you! Good luck!!
Thank you 🙏🏾. I had my panel this morning. It went great 😊. They next is background, psychological exam, lie detector & medical.
I have a calling to help people and I have a psychological test tomorrow!! Will let y’all know if I got it! This information helped me. Thank you!
How did everything go??
@@LauraBryant I got the job!!! I start on Monday! Thank you so much!!
@@jadehailee6636 AWESOME!!! Congrats and good luck!
You are very pretty! Thank you for the upbeat and informative video!!
I passed my exam and my physical is next but I was smoking not too long ago. Will they deny me employment?
Probably if you’re honest about it.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge you have been my go to on this process 🙏🏻
This video was very helpful! Thank you so much! The physical portion sounds like MEPS! Oh man! lol 🤦♀️
My question is slightly personal...but i'm sure i'll help someone by asking it. I had mental health treatment in the military. I have complete confidence that I'll be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of a 911 dispatcher (I promise it wasn't anything crazy or lifelong I was treated for). My calling is the same, to serve my community and help others. I'm just nervous about this part? If i'm honest, how do I go about divulging? Do you know anyone prior military who has gone through this process?
You are a BEAUTIFUL SOUL!
Hi I have a question. I’ve had a panic disorder since I was a kid I’ve been working through it a lot and trying my hardest to help that part of me. I’ve been through dissociation bc of weed and it took a blow on me in the last year. I want to really be in criminal justice and do this but I’m scared I’m too “damaged” for this. I really want this job tho.
I would inquire about doing a sit in where you have the opportunity to listen to calls with someone. That will help you a lot
Hello Laura! Good of you to provide this synopsis of the preliminaries. May I ask? Oh yeh, very effective presentation...thanx!!! May I ask which state and even which county you work? Curiosity rules. I'm looking in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (borders Philly).
Thank you so much for posting these videos. I've already passed the criticall test, did a sit-in last week and a panel interview with 5 - OMG - panelists. I should know next week how I did. (I think I did ok). Then there will be a Lieutenant interview and on to the background check andolygraph. Say a prayer please that His will be done in and through me...cuz I really, really want this job...unless Jesus has something else in mind for me
I got u! Hear anything yet?
@@LauraBryant hoping to by mid-week
Hey (: i've read the shifts are like 12 hours long (from a google search) is that true? And if so how are the breaks usually? And how many days of the week can one expect to get off? Are the shifts random every day or do they stay the same for a few months?
Heyyy!! Every agency is different! We worked 5 days on for 8 hours and 2 days off. Some agencies do work 12's. We did 12's if we opted or where mandated overtime! They stay the same though!
When you got your start date? Did you have a previous job? Do you think they give you enough time to give a 2 week notice?
Yes, I never quit a job without having another lined up!! Adult life 101!! Once I got my start date I gave my notice with the dates giving me 2 weeks to my employer!
Laura Bryant oh ok so they did give you a start date with enough time to give a 2 week notice?
Yes!!!! BACK with the 911
Briana Ruggiero yesssssssss!!
Hi Laura. I am actually taking the psyc test this Thursday. I feel more relaxed after watching ur video. Do u take the physical & psyc test on the same day?.
Hey I am so glad I could help! No I took my psych and on a different day did my physical. But every agency Is different so I am not sure how your agency works. Keep me posted!
@@LauraBryant thx. Laura. Also took your advice and am actually at the eye doctor updating my glasses.
My wife I s a dispatcher.. she is amazing.
The process takes forever lol. I just went through orientation that was about the job. Next is a site tour. Still haven't done anything yet really other than take the test. I want to know what the academy training is like. I really want to pass.
dayde22 yes indeed it is!!! Ohhh I can for sure do a video on that soon!! Great idea! Thanks!
Thank you!! You're awesome 😊🤗
I have bad credit, would that affect my chances? The next step for me is the psychological.
rand_0893 great question!! You should be fine!! I had the same issue!
@@LauraBryant Thank you Laura, pray for me sis. 🙏
@@LauraBryant I just did my psych eval, how long does it typically take to get the results?
I know I should be wearing glasses but I havent. What If I fail that part and need them? Will I still be ok if I they say i need them? Will I still get hired?
Just passed my critical test!!
How long would you say it took from start to finish for your interview process?
It varies!! One agency it too 2 months and the other took 6!
I failed my second portion today. I passed the typing portion but I failed the behavioral portion which were asking pretty much common sense questions. I’m just not sure where I went wrong.
Thank you for sharing this information!
Hi Laura, I have do the the Criti call test today.. am nervous. I live in Canada though.. Im wondering if the company is the same as it is in the states. Is the company you worked for ECOMM?
Your videos have been very helpful! I’m in this exact stage right now. What’s the average time they call you after a psych evaluation? I’m nervous 😭
I've heard it really just depends on the needs of the agency. I'm taking my psych evaluation on Tuesday, and my recruiter told me they want this done as fast as possible. They have been very quick and efficient from the start. If it took you a loooooong time to get here because of the agency working slow, it might take a while.
So thankful for your channel and insight. I’ve been waiting for about 4 months now for a decision. I’ve completed the background, polygraph, psychological testing and all. Did it take you this long for a yes or no? I’m dying in anticipation! 😩
Girl I know it takes a while!! It did take that long with the other agency I recently applied to work for. It takes a while for sure. It is nerve wrecking!!
sade j Zurich ::7.%{% Minutes r
Will I be disqualified.. long story short I spent a few hours in the emergency department for suicidal ideation but I never meant it and was never admitted nor was I give any medicine for it will this hold me back?
Do you have a criminal record? Do you think that situation is still plaguing you? If not you’re good! Good luck!
I think that it will not hold you back UNLESS those feelings are still in your heart. You have to deal with the things inside you before doing this job. Especially if you have triggers… it will not end up well.
@@LauraBryant no most definitely don’t ever think or feel that way at all I’ve matured also I’ve never ever been arrested
When you got your job offer, how long did it take to start? (In other words, how far out was your start date)
I passed the Criticall test and the oral interview but I failed my psych test which I don’t know how, I know I’m not crazy, now I can’t re apply until a year from now 😔
Cyntorria ElyseTv aww man 😫 I am worried that I might fail mine also 🤦🏿♀️
@@Shenieta Don't worry girl! What's for you will be for you, just be prepared! It's a timed part with some math questions on it also! (easy) I wish you the best!
Cyntorria ElyseTv thank you!! 💕💕💕
Are they able to work around your work schedule when they schedule you for the interview and tests?
Yes, for the most part.
Thank you Laura
You are so welcome!
How long did the entire testing process take?
Hey it was about 2 months total!
How long after your physical and psychological evaluation did you get a response. I haven't heard back in about 3 weeks. I'm nervous
Every agency is different. One agency it was within days or a week but with others it took over a month sometimes. If you are concerned shoot them an email!
Does your credit exempt you from the Hiring process?
I need to know this too
What agency did you work for? I’m at Dallas County and see they have a comm tech position I think it’s the same as a911 dispatch but not sure.
Heyy!! I worked in a Dallas suburb. I don’t share that information unfortunately. Send me an email laurabryantsa@gmail.com
Laura Bryant ok thanks.
can having bad credit keep you from getting the job of 911 dispatching? i mean minor things, nothing like fraud or bad checks. Just simply life situations
Idk where the hell you work but there’s no psych eval in Florida or a physical test. Sounds like bs to me
Well I’m sure it’s not BS but thanks for your insight!
It’s not BS. There most certainly is a psych exam in almost any state you apply for a position as such in. It’s actually kind of worrying that there isn’t one in FL, lol --But honestly not surprised.
About how long did it take for you to get the results for your psych exam?
Reyna Cisneros about a week I believe!
Can I do this if I am blind in one eye?
This may be a silly question but do they check both eyes or is it just how well you can see period? I'm legally blind in one eye, but I can see 2020 in the other eye. Your videos have been so helpful!! I'm at the psych test part and I'm hopeful!!
How did this situation go for you
I have the medical part next week but did you have a physical agility test? That part I'm a little concerned about.. I'm also a thicc girl.. lol
Girl no! I am a real thick girl myself!!! It's more of a hearing and vision test.
@@LauraBryant I kept forgetting to comment back that the agility test was easy. Pick this weight and walk 10 ft, put it down. Football squat I call it for a minute, hang down for a minute, and afew other things. But I got the job and I start tomorrow.. lol I love your videos and they kinda help me what to expect. Thank you
How do you find a school????
Here you go! Looking all great! Awesome thank you. So the lrocess is, Criticall test, interview and polygraph, then the physical and physiological?
Jessica Reyes awwww thanks!!! It kind of work out for me to be going somewhere else girl!!! Lol!!! Yep that’s pretty much it! Some agencies may require a little more or less but that’s it mostly!!
Laura Bryant hahaha. Great! This is great to hear. I have my criticall test on October 15th. She didn’t say criticall but she said it was about 3 hours long. And it will be at the telecommunications building. Soooo. Yeah. I pray it is Gods will. If not so be it.
Jessica Reyes yes!!! Claim it and just stay calm when testing!!! Best of luck!!
Thanks
Was this for NY?
No dallas
500 questions?
Are dispatchers becoming FBI officers?
Why do they require a person to take a psychological test and physical fitness test to answer 911 calls?🤔
Eye exam-yes
Hearing rxam-yes
Drug test-yes
when you are dealing with emergencies, 500 questions is probably too little.
I took my pysch today and I struggled with the math part bad😩 he said I struggle with problem solving and that’s what the job entitles. Now just have to wait for the sheriff to make the final decision. But do you think my chances are slim? Because of what I struggled in on the test?
Did you pass?
@@mrs.mcginnis2987 yes! I passed and I'm off training! I love it
@@nikkimartinez5597 I had no idea there was math on this test. Hope I did well I am not sure . Im so glad you got the job congrats : )
@@nikkimartinez5597 congrats hun!
Oh wow. I suck at math. 😭I didn’t know math was on it. Im not scheduled yet for that part but I take my polygraph today. 🙏🏾
Anyone who’s done the psychological test virtually due to covid?
Yes i have
I did it about 2 months ago. It was definitely nerve racking. I just got an email last week saying I wasn’t selected
There's another one due to covid?
Good relationship with parents? Satisfactory sex life? Is this a questionaire for dispatchers or po0rn stars? Hahahaha what weirdo is in charge of that o ne