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Job Related Physical Ability Test/Waiver and Release Form

 

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Physical Ability Test is a timed event performed on a pass/fail basis. Applicants must complete the test in a time of 6:18 (Six minutes eighteen seconds) or less.

A street address will be given prior to the test. The address must be correctly given at the end of the test, (if incorrect, the penalty is repeat the 200 yard run). The test will begin from a seated position.

1. RUN 200 YARDS (UP AND BACK 50 FOOT DISTANCE 6 TIMES)

2. STEP UP ON AEROBIC STEP BENCH 20 TIMES

3. PERFORM 15 PUSH-UPS (NOT REQUIRED TO BE CONTINUOUS)

4. PERFORM 15 SIT-UPS (NOT REQUIRED TO BE CONTINUOUS)

5. STEP UP ON AEROBIC STEP BENCH 20 TIMES

6. PERFORM 15 PUSH-UPS (NOT REQUIRED TO BE CONTINUOUS)

7. PERFORM 15 SIT-UPS (NOT REQUIRED TO BE CONTINUOUS)

8. RUN 200 YARDS (UP AND BACK 50 FOOT SIX TIMES)

9. STREET RECALL (IF WRONG, PENALTY IS REPEAT 200 YARD RUN)

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Job Related Physical Ability Test is a baseline test used to determine a candidate's ability to perform the essential job functions of a Police Officer. Success on the test should not be used by candidates to gauge their level of fitness for the purposes of attending the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Academy. The Job Related Physical Ability Test allows applicants to prepare themselves by practicing prior to their testing date. Applicants should continue to prepare themselves to be challenged physically in an academy setting if hired by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

RETEST POLICY: IF AN APPLICANT FAILS THE JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST HE/SHE WILL BE ALLOWED TO RETAKE THE TEST ON A SUBSEQUENT AVAILABLE TEST DATE. A SECOND FAILURE ON THE JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR.

 

Waiver and Release Form

In order to participate in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's entry level testing (both written and physical), you must sign this waiver and release form.  The release form ensures that you are physically capable of performing the activities described in the Job Related Physical Ability Test.  (JRPAT)                                                                                                                                                  

Bring this form with you on your test date. DO NOT MAIL. You will need to wear appropriate athletic attire when participating in the JRPAT.  You will not be allowed to take the DELPO Examination without presenting valid driver's license.

 
 

WAIVER AND RELEASE FORM

 

Warning and Acknowledgement of Risk and Damages

I have entered the Job Related Physical Ability Test (JRPAT) out of my own free will.  I acknowledge that I am in good physical condition and have no medical problems that would affect my ability to participate in this event.  I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, damages or losses of properties, regardless of severity.  Should I suffer an injury or illness, I authorize officials of the attending emergency services to use their discretion to have me medically treated and transported to a medical facility.

 

Liability Release

I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above warning and acknowledgement of risk of injuries, damages or losses of properties.  I, for myself, and on behalf of my heirs, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release, hold harmless and promise not to sue Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the City of Charlotte, all members of said organizations, their respective employees, agents and other individuals who are associated with this event, with respect to any and all injuries, damages and losses that may arise from my participation in this event.  This Waiver and Release extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown.

 

I have read this agreement, fully understand its terms and sign it freely and voluntarily.

 

Participant's signature  ____________________________________

 

Print participant's name  ___________________________________

 

 

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.