Purpose: This test will help you identify people who will be diligent, hard working, come across as cordial and polite, have the strength of character to handle unruly people and get them to cooperate without use of force, are reliable and dependable about coming to work everyday, are not likely to engage in various kinds of ethical misconduct such as rules infractions, internal theft, drug use, or inappropriate show of violence.
NOTE: We recommend that the PAI for Law Enforcement test (available in the General Purpose section) be given along with the Security Guard test. The PAI is a valuable tool for employers to evaluate potential mental health problems in candidates for jobs such as police officers, public safety officers, corrections officers, state troopers, security guards, etc. The PAI® provides valuable insights that are not available with normal pre-employment assessment tools, and it meets most standards for a clinical evaluation requirement as part of the hiring process.
About the Test: This test consists of two parts: (1) 175 question personality inventory, (2) a 44 item test of mental ability that incorporates verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning questions. This test will probably take about 90 minutes although it will vary from person to person because it is untimed.
What the Report Gives You: This assessment is designed to evaluate the candidate’s potential to be a solid, reliable employee, but it also looks at risk factors: drug use, violence, theft. Graphical display of scores, a list of Strengths and Developmental Concerns, and Suggested Interview Questions
Testing Process: Online testing provides immediate reporting. Proctoring is highly desirable.
Options: Contact us to learn how we can customize the test content or the way information is presented in the report to meet your specifications. We can also help you validate an assessment for your workforce or establish company-specific scoring.
Validity Information: Available upon request.
Undesirable Behaviors
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Test Content
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Desirable Behaviors
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Slow to learn, needs simple tasks
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Mental Ability
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Quick learner, capable of handling complex info
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Argumentative, contentious
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Agreeableness
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Easy to get along with, nice, polite
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Timid, bashful, hesitant
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Assertiveness
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Able to exert influence over other people.
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More likely to be involved with drugs
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Avoidance of Drug Use
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Less likely to use drugs
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Can be provoked to violence
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Avoidance of Violence
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Unlikely to use force unnecessarily
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Willing to bend company policies
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Conscientiousness
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Adheres to company policies and procedures
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Does not like being in a service role
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Customer Service
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Enjoys being in a service role
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Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily
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Emotional Resilience
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Calm, level-headed, handles stress well
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Tries to minimize personal interactions
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Extroversion
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Enjoys interacting with people
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More likely to misuse company resources for personal gain
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Integrity-Internal Theft
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Less likely to divert company resources for personal gain
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Insensitive to others emotional state
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Interpersonal Sensitivity
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Aware of other people’s emotional state, empathetic
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In the job mainly for income and benefits
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Intrinsic Motivation
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Enjoys & takes pride in daily work experiences
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Not interested in new information
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Openness to New Experience
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Curious, inquisitive
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Sarcastic, sees things in a negative light
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Optimism
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Cheerful, sees things in a positive light
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Doesn’t want to coordinate with others
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Teamwork
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Able to coordinate and work cooperatively
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Does the minimum
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Work Drive
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Willing to go the extra mile
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