Oklahoma POSSE -
Peace Officer Screening & Selection Exam
Key Takeaways
- Prepare for the 95-minute POSSE exam, a web-based test consisting of 60 multiple-choice questions and 10 written response items.
- Master the core academic blocks: Basic Math, Reading Comprehension, Grammar/Punctuation, Spelling, and Incident Report Writing.
- Understand the "No Calculator" rule for the math section, which focuses on 10th-grade level calculations that must be solved using scratch paper only.
- Aim for a cumulative score of at least 70% to satisfy the entrance requirements for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and CLEET-authorized academies.
What is the POSSE Police Written Exam for Oklahoma?
Prepare for the Oklahoma Police Officer Exam
The Police Officer Screening and Selection Exam (POSSE) is the written exam used by various police agencies in Oklahoma including the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The POSSE was developed by the CareerTech Testing Center in partnership with the Council for Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) and the Department of Public Safety – Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP)
If you are applying to a police agency in Oklahoma, here is information about what topics you will be tested on and how best to prepare.
Questions on the Oklahoma POSSE Police Exam
An applicant preparing for the Oklahoma POSSE Police Exam
The Oklahoma Police Officer Screening and Selection Exam (POSSE) is 95 minutes long with 70 questions covering the following test topics:
Basic Math
Incident Report Writing
Reading Comprehension
Grammar, Punctuation and Writing Effectiveness
Spelling
These test topics are the same found on the NCJOSI-1 exam that was traditionally used throughout Oklahoma.