Pre-employment Psychological Evaluation

Hire the Right People for the Toughest Jobs.

Public safety professionals carry a unique responsibility, to serve others in high-risk, high-pressure, and emotionally charged environments. The stakes are high, and the need for sound hiring decisions has never been greater. Psychological Dimensions specializes in pre-employment psychological evaluations for individuals entering safety-sensitive roles, including but not limited to:

  • Police officers and Sheriff’s deputies
  • Firefighters and fire service personnel
  • Paramedics and EMTs
  • 911 Dispatchers and call-takers
  • Correctional officers and Jail staff
  • Private and contract Security personnel
  • Victim advocates, Agency volunteers, and other mission-critical civilian staff

These roles demand more than technical skill, they require emotional stability, ethical decision-making, and the ability to manage stress, adapt to rapidly changing environments, and work cohesively in team-based operations.

Our evaluations use scientifically validated assessments and structured clinical interviews to examine psychological readiness. We assess traits such as impulse control, emotional regulation, integrity, resilience, and judgment. Equally important, we evaluate interpersonal functioning, teamwork orientation, and the cognitive flexibility needed to learn, grow, and respond effectively to supervision and training.

Each evaluation is conducted in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including ADA and EEOC standards. The result is a clear, legally defensible opinion regarding psychological suitability for hire, giving agencies confidence in the people they trust to protect others.