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Oregon DPSST Police Certification Exam ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
Oregon DPSST Police Certification Exam
Summarized Exam Topics Covered (Point Form – Accurate for DPSST Police Certification Exam)
• Basic Police Certification: Must be obtained within 18 months of hire; requires Basic Police
Course + Field Training Manual completion; no certification = no work
• Certification Levels: Basic (entry), Intermediate (voluntary, advanced training/hours), Advanced
(voluntary, highest level)
• Certification Application: F7 Application + F7WS worksheet; training hours based on education
+ experience combination
• Disqualifiers (OAR 259-008-0070/008-0010): Felony convictions, controlled substance
violations, citizenship requirement within 18 months, medical/physical standards
• Inter-Agency Transfers: Lateral officers must complete Oregon DPSST Academy or out-of-state
equivalent + probationary period
• Training Requirements (Intermediate): Communications, Advanced Technical, Leadership, Risk
Management hours vary by education/experience
• Field Training & Evaluation Program (FTEP): Mandatory probationary period after academy;
successful completion required for certification
• Physical Fitness (ORPAT): Oregon Physical Abilities Test; pass time ≤ 5:30 (entry) or per agency
standards; hybrid job-sample assessment
• Background Investigation: Criminal history, credit check, education verification, personal
references, drug screening (including marijuana)
• Disqualifiers (Ten Common Reasons): CJ 103 course lists reasons why applicants fail to get
hired
• Reciprocity/Out-of-State Laterals: DPSST may accept equivalent out-of-state basic certification
subject to approval
• Continuing Certification: Upper levels require training documentation from DPSST course IDs,
not basic training or firearms quals
• Ethics & Code of Ethics: F11 Law Enforcement Code of Ethics must be signed and on file
• First Aid/CPR: Current certification required for all certification levels
• Multi-Discipline Primary Role: Officers with multiple certifications can only advance in primary
discipline
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1. A new police officer in Oregon completes the DPSST Basic Police Course and the Field Training
Manual. How long does the officer have from their hire date to obtain Basic Certification?
A) 12 months
B) 18 months
C) 24 months
D) No deadline; certification is automatic after academy completion
Answer: B
Rationale: DPSST requires that police officers obtain Basic Certification within 18 months of their hire
date. Failure results in the officer being unable to work in their certified role. A one-year extension may
be requested via F12 form .
2. When applying for Intermediate Certification, which document requires the officer to explain, in their
own words, how specific training applies to certification subject areas?
A) F7 Application for Certification
B) F6e Training Roster
C) F7WS Intermediate/Advanced Worksheet
D) F11 Code of Ethics
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Answer: C
*Rationale: The F7WS (Intermediate/Advanced Worksheet) requires officers to provide the date, DPSST
Course ID, and a narrative explanation of how the course applies to each certification subject area. The
worksheet DPSST will not accept a simple copy/paste of course descriptions .*
3. An officer has a Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of experience. How many hours of Communications
Training are required for Intermediate Certification?
A) 16 hours
B) 28 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 52 hours
Answer: A
Rationale: With a Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of experience, the Intermediate Certification training
requirements are: 16 hours Communications, 40 hours Advanced Technical, 16 hours Leadership, and 8
hours Risk Management .
4. An applicant for a police officer position in Oregon must be at least:
A) 18 years old
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B) 19 years old
C) 20 years old
D) 21 years old
Answer: D
Rationale: Oregon DPSST requires officers to be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment or
within a specified timeframe (e.g., within 18 months of employment). This is a standard minimum
requirement listed in job postings and OAR .
5. An officer with an Associate’s Degree and 4 years of experience applies for Intermediate Certification.
How many Advanced Technical Training hours are required?
A) 40 hours
B) 60 hours
C) 80 hours
D) 100 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: With an Associate’s Degree and 4 years experience, the Intermediate Certification
Oregon DPSST Police Certification Exam ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
Oregon DPSST Police Certification Exam
Summarized Exam Topics Covered (Point Form – Accurate for DPSST Police Certification Exam)
• Basic Police Certification: Must be obtained within 18 months of hire; requires Basic Police
Course + Field Training Manual completion; no certification = no work
• Certification Levels: Basic (entry), Intermediate (voluntary, advanced training/hours), Advanced
(voluntary, highest level)
• Certification Application: F7 Application + F7WS worksheet; training hours based on education
+ experience combination
• Disqualifiers (OAR 259-008-0070/008-0010): Felony convictions, controlled substance
violations, citizenship requirement within 18 months, medical/physical standards
• Inter-Agency Transfers: Lateral officers must complete Oregon DPSST Academy or out-of-state
equivalent + probationary period
• Training Requirements (Intermediate): Communications, Advanced Technical, Leadership, Risk
Management hours vary by education/experience
• Field Training & Evaluation Program (FTEP): Mandatory probationary period after academy;
successful completion required for certification
• Physical Fitness (ORPAT): Oregon Physical Abilities Test; pass time ≤ 5:30 (entry) or per agency
standards; hybrid job-sample assessment
• Background Investigation: Criminal history, credit check, education verification, personal
references, drug screening (including marijuana)
• Disqualifiers (Ten Common Reasons): CJ 103 course lists reasons why applicants fail to get
hired
• Reciprocity/Out-of-State Laterals: DPSST may accept equivalent out-of-state basic certification
subject to approval
• Continuing Certification: Upper levels require training documentation from DPSST course IDs,
not basic training or firearms quals
• Ethics & Code of Ethics: F11 Law Enforcement Code of Ethics must be signed and on file
• First Aid/CPR: Current certification required for all certification levels
• Multi-Discipline Primary Role: Officers with multiple certifications can only advance in primary
discipline
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1. A new police officer in Oregon completes the DPSST Basic Police Course and the Field Training
Manual. How long does the officer have from their hire date to obtain Basic Certification?
A) 12 months
B) 18 months
C) 24 months
D) No deadline; certification is automatic after academy completion
Answer: B
Rationale: DPSST requires that police officers obtain Basic Certification within 18 months of their hire
date. Failure results in the officer being unable to work in their certified role. A one-year extension may
be requested via F12 form .
2. When applying for Intermediate Certification, which document requires the officer to explain, in their
own words, how specific training applies to certification subject areas?
A) F7 Application for Certification
B) F6e Training Roster
C) F7WS Intermediate/Advanced Worksheet
D) F11 Code of Ethics
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Answer: C
*Rationale: The F7WS (Intermediate/Advanced Worksheet) requires officers to provide the date, DPSST
Course ID, and a narrative explanation of how the course applies to each certification subject area. The
worksheet DPSST will not accept a simple copy/paste of course descriptions .*
3. An officer has a Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of experience. How many hours of Communications
Training are required for Intermediate Certification?
A) 16 hours
B) 28 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 52 hours
Answer: A
Rationale: With a Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of experience, the Intermediate Certification training
requirements are: 16 hours Communications, 40 hours Advanced Technical, 16 hours Leadership, and 8
hours Risk Management .
4. An applicant for a police officer position in Oregon must be at least:
A) 18 years old
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B) 19 years old
C) 20 years old
D) 21 years old
Answer: D
Rationale: Oregon DPSST requires officers to be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment or
within a specified timeframe (e.g., within 18 months of employment). This is a standard minimum
requirement listed in job postings and OAR .
5. An officer with an Associate’s Degree and 4 years of experience applies for Intermediate Certification.
How many Advanced Technical Training hours are required?
A) 40 hours
B) 60 hours
C) 80 hours
D) 100 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: With an Associate’s Degree and 4 years experience, the Intermediate Certification
