Psychological Evaluation Highlights
Confidence in Every Hiring Decision Starts Here
When your agency makes a hiring decision, the stakes are high—public trust, safety, and legal exposure all depend on getting it right. Our psychological evaluations are designed to give you clear, defensible answers you can stand behind with confidence.
With over 35 years of experience in public safety assessment, Dr. Fred Rafilson has worked at the highest levels of the field—including serving as an expert for the U.S. Department of Justice in employment litigation and advising agencies nationwide on testing and selection practices.
Most notably, Dr. Rafilson led the development of the promotional examinations at the center of the landmark Ricci v. DeStefano decision. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the use of those exams based on their strong validation evidence—setting a national standard for defensible hiring practices.
That same level of rigor and expertise is built into every evaluation we conduct today.
What This Means for Your Agency
- Defensible Decisions - Evaluations grounded in scientifically validated methods and real-world public safety standards
- Clarity You Can Act On - Clear, practical findings that support confident hiring decisions
- Reduced Risk - Insight into candidate suitability that helps prevent costly hiring mistakes
- Aligned with Your Process - Seamlessly integrates into your existing hiring system
Efficient, Reliable, and Built for Public Safety
- Same-day candidate scheduling
- 2–4 day turnaround on reports
- Comprehensive, accurate, and cost-effective evaluations
- Tailored to your agency and the population you serve
Psych Evaluations: Entry-level, Fitness for Duty, Leadership
What We Look For
How We Assess These Traits
How We Assess These Traits
Our psychological evaluations assess a wide variety of traits. There is no single characteristic that will cause a candidate to fail a psychological evaluation – rather it is a combination – or interaction of traits, attitudes, opinions and behaviors. Our psychologists look for a pattern that provides a clear indication of an individual’s
Our psychological evaluations assess a wide variety of traits. There is no single characteristic that will cause a candidate to fail a psychological evaluation – rather it is a combination – or interaction of traits, attitudes, opinions and behaviors. Our psychologists look for a pattern that provides a clear indication of an individual’s suitability for public safety work. Of course, underlying our method is that we have an in-depth understanding of the job duties and responsibilities of these positions, both on a day-to-day basis, as well as in infrequent – yet highly critical situations. The following – in alphabetical order (not in order of importance), are some of the things we look for:
- Acceptance of Criticism
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Anger ControlAnti-Social Characteristics
- Anxiety Level
- Assertiveness/ Persuasiveness
- Attention to Safety
- Communications Skills
- Conscientiousness
- Decision-Making/Judgment
- Emotional Regulation/Stress Tolerance
- Impulse Control
- Integrity/Ethics
- Mood
- Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD)
- Propensity for Substance Alcohol Abuse
- Risk-Taking Tendency
- Self-Confidence
- Social Competence
- Teamwork
How We Assess These Traits
How We Assess These Traits
How We Assess These Traits
Each evaluation consists of a battery of assessments provided by Clarity Talent Measurement, and an in-depth interview with an expert public safety psychologist. All assessments are chosen for their validity, reliability, and usefulness for the particular position being assessed.
An in-depth structured interview with a psychologist allows
Each evaluation consists of a battery of assessments provided by Clarity Talent Measurement, and an in-depth interview with an expert public safety psychologist. All assessments are chosen for their validity, reliability, and usefulness for the particular position being assessed.
An in-depth structured interview with a psychologist allows for further understanding of assessment results along with probing each candidate’s own unique life and work history. Interviews often uncover patterns of behavior indicative of success or failure at work and allow a deeper level of understanding of a candidate’s true motivation and attitudes. Some of the themes discussed during the interview phase of the psychological evaluation include:
- Personal History (family, friends, school, employment, military)
- Detailed Discussion of Present Situation (family, friends, school, employment, living situation, leisure activities)
- Attitudes and Opinions Regarding the Profession and Particular Position Applied For
- Preparation and Motivation to Seek This Position (including other similar positions applied for)
- Personal Concerns, Limitations, and Strengths
- Emotional Resilience and Coping Mechanisms
- Interpersonal Relationships and Conflict Resolution
- Decision-Making and Judgment in Critical Situations
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Ethics and Integrity
- Physical and Mental Wellness
- Risk Perception and Safety Awareness
- Self-Assessment and Reflection Skills
- Cultural Competency and Inclusivity
- Future Goals and Career Commitment
- Community Engagement and Service Orientation
- Crisis Management Skills
- Understanding of Role-Specific Challenges and Realistic Expectations
Our Reports
How We Assess These Traits
Our Reports
We provide a comprehensive final report summarizing the candidate’s evaluation results, including a clear Hire/No Hire recommendation and practical information to support their onboarding and long-term success. Our approach integrates multiple assessment tools and an in-depth interview to capture a nuanced view of the candidate’s suitabi
We provide a comprehensive final report summarizing the candidate’s evaluation results, including a clear Hire/No Hire recommendation and practical information to support their onboarding and long-term success. Our approach integrates multiple assessment tools and an in-depth interview to capture a nuanced view of the candidate’s suitability for public safety work.
This report is designed to offer meaningful insights without unnecessary technical details, tables, or jargon, focusing instead on relevant behaviors, strengths, and areas where additional support may enhance the candidate’s effectiveness.
Our goal is to help you make a confident hiring decision and ensure a smooth integration into the role.