NPOST
National Police Officer Selection Test
The N.P.O.S.T. consists of four timed sections:
- Math: Consisting of 20 questions, which are to be completed in 20 minutes. This section does not have any scientific math questions (algebraic or geometry); the questions consist of general math and financial math equations. (Calculators are not permitted.)
- Reading Comprehension: Consisting of 25 questions, which are to be completed in 25 minutes. This section requires the candidate to read a series of short essays and then choose the best answer(s) based on the information contained in the short essays.
- Grammar: Consisting of 20 questions, which are to be completed in 15 minutes. This section requires the candidate to read several sentences and paragraphs, all of which contain misspelled words and improper punctuation. The candidate is required to identify the misspelled words and improper punctuation.
- Incident Report Writing: The incident report writing section consists of 10 questions, which are to be completed in 15 minutes. The candidates are tested on their ability to write a clear and concise report based on facts they are given. Grammar and punctuation are tested in this section as well.
The entrance exam is administered by the agencies listed below. Scoring is provided through Standard & Associates, Inc., in order to maintain the integrity of the exam and allow POST a means to verify the completion of the testing requirement.
The exam may be taken at any of the testing sites listed below. A fee may be assessed and government or state picture identification is necessary.
The results are mailed to you approximately 2 (two) weeks from the test date.
NPOST Testing Centers
BRIDGERLAND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER
1301 North 600 West
Logan, UT 84321
Phone: (435) 750-3188
Fax: (435) 750-3046
Testing: Contact the testing center for an appointment.
COLLEGE OF EASTERN UTAH TESTING CENTER
451 East 400 North
Price, UT 84501
Phone: (435) 637-2120 Ext. 5325
Fax: (435) 613-5112
Testing: Contact the testing center for an appointment.
COLLEGE OF EASTERN UTAH – SAN JUAN CAMPUS
639 West 100 South
Blanding, UT 84511
Phone: (435) 678-2201 Ext. 171
Fax: (435) 678-2220
Testing: Contact the testing center for an appointment.
DAVIS TECHNICAL CENTER
550 East 300 South
Kaysville, UT 84037
Phone: (801) 593-2210
Testing: Contact the testing center for an appointment.
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTH CITY CAMPUS
1575 South State Street Room 2-153 (Second Floor)
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Phone: 801-957-3267 or 801-957-3332
Point of Contact: Rosie Summerhays ([email protected])
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Testing: Monday – Friday by appointment only
APPOINTMENTS: https://www.
Website: https://www.slcc.edu/
Parking: Must pay for parking. $2 day pass purchased at parking KIOSK or online https://www.slcc.edu/parking/
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY (Online Testing Available)
Online Testing appointments need to be made 24 hours ahead of time. Webcam and a stable internet connection are required. Call or email the testing center to schedule an appointment, Monday - Thursday, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
351 West University Blvd
Cedar City, UT 84720
Phone: (435) 865-8113
Testing: Contact the testing center for an appointment. Call or email them at [email protected]
TOOELE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
88 Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, UT 84058
Phone: 435-248-1800
Testing: Contact the testing center for an appointment.
UINTAH BASIN APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER
1100 E Lagoon Street (124-5)
Roosevelt, UT 84066
Phone: (435) 725-7100
Fax: (435) 722-5804
Testing: Contact the testing center for an appointment.
UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY
112 S 700 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
Phone: 435-652-7910
Testing: Contact the testing center for an appointment.
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
https://www.uvu.edu/
800 West University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058
Phone: 801-863-7095
Fax: (801) 764-7076
Testing: Contact the testing center for an appointment.
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY TESTING CENTER
1112 University Circle
Ogden, UT 84408-1112
Phone: (801) 626-6803
Fax: (801) 626-7812
Testing: Contact the testing center for an appointment.