Stationed in critical postal facilities across the nation, they stand on the frontlines in the fight to protect postal employees, customers, and property. To get a job with the post office, you will have to pass an exam like the postal 473 or 473e exam. So you may also see vea in some places, this simply refers to the system the postal service uses for the exam process. Sorry if i was misleading with the title but does ny hold exams for postal police. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Page 1 check for errors study guide for the postal service exam. Free postal exam questions 2021 updated study resources. When taking both state and local government exams, you are required to take all exams at the state exam site. The postal inspector entrance exam is no exception. Postal police officers been sidelined, while attacks on the postal service and its employees continued to rise. After you submit your application for an open position, if you are deemed a good fit you will be sent an email inviting you to take a virtual entry assessment mc 474. Additionally, the best prep books provide practice tests, so you can be sure youre ready for. A onestop resource for postal service job applicants, this book features exams for more 50 employment categories, including the 473473c battery tests, which comprise more than 90 percent of fulltime positions, such as carriers, mail handlers, and distribution clerks. The test covers such subjects as work scenarios, describe your approach, tell us your story, check for errors and money change.
Before you begin the assessment, the instructions will tell you how long to allot. We have provided resources for postal exams 474, 475, 476. Post office jobs 6th edition 473 postal exam study guide. Despite the large number of questions, it should only take you about 6 minutes to complete all of them, but there is no time limit. It will not only prepare you for the written part of the police exam which is much like the sat but it will also provide you with a thorough understanding of the entire process from requirements to expectations. Norman halls postal exam preparation book 3rd edition. Preparation for the postal 473 exam consists of understanding what is on the exam, how it is scored, and practicing with free postal exam questions. Postal inspector entrance examination united states postal. To improve your 473 postal exam score and for complete information on this process pick up a copy of the 7th edition of post office jobs. This section contains many questions56 of themand is included in all four of the postal service exams. Look for barrons sat 1600 with online test, seventh edition, isbn 9781438012230, on sale august 6, 2019.
This book will help you build your confidence in each of the eight areas assessed as part of the entrance exam. I tried asking a postal inspector in my office, but he said it is a separate thing from inspectors. Get a job at the post office by seeing actual usps exam questions and answers. Usps handbook po630 post offices serving dod installations. Section i in this section of the exam you will be provided with situations that require the use of basic arithmetic. Telegrams these are postal messages sent by families from post offices across the country. Its hard to practice for some of the sections of the newly revised postal service exams, since your answers. Preparation booknorman halls firefighter exam preparation bookpost. Postal service and enforces the law that ensure public safety within the nations mail system. You will read each situation and solve the problem.
Ppos create a sense of security and safety for employees and the american public. Why we test our potential employees the test provides a screening process on jobrelated criteria for job applicants and allows applicants to compete for positions. Civil service exam book and practice test questions for the civil service exams police officer, clerical. Study guide and sample test for the national police officer. The postal police look for candidates who have special skills or experience in the following areas. As, stated in this book, the reader does need to really study and prepare before taking the required postal exam. It is divided into four parts, which provides useful information on preparing to take the test. The united states postal inspection service protects the u. You will also be able to search for related jobs in the federal civil service and private sectors to improve your chances of employment. Studying with actual postal exam questions and answers will let you know how well you are prepared for the actual postal test. Sometimes this exam is used to fill other clerical or administrative types of positions. Feb 05, 2015 applicants must pass the postal police officer assessment ppo exam 630. Instead, applicants will be assigned one of the four new tests after they begin the application process. It includes four fulllength practice exams with all questions answered and explained two official exams given by a large.
Victoria police entrance examination is an acer publication that provides valuable preparation for candidates applying to victoria police to become police officers or protective services officers. The questions are about how you deal with people and how you would personally react in a given situation. Base pay for postal inspectors is determined by pay grade based on the type of job and pay step based on seniority or performance. January 3, 2015 albert moore this book thoroughly covers the numerous positions to apply and prepare for work with the post office. Our postal police officers ppos are a crucial part of the inspection service team. Norman halls police exam preparation book by norman hall. They searched detainees homes, seizing computers, books and. Postal service cuts are cutting into its law enforcement. Review the duties and responsibilities for police officer and security guard postal positions for the specified pay grade. This is a 45 minutes long selfadministered test given to those who are applying for city and rural mail carrier positions. Postal exams for motor vehicle operator, clerical abilities. Please refer to the separate guide for a more detailed description of the postal service vea exam. Exam, career test prep, study guide paperback january 1, 2017 postal police officer u.
How to become a postal police officer career trend. Postal inspectors investigate criminal, civil, and administrative violations of postal related laws. Taking the postal service exam is required before securing any type of employment with the united states postal service usps. Applicants must possess a valid state d rivers license issued in their state of residence and must have a safe driving record.
How to score 95100% on 473473c460 tests and other exams. Please refer to the separate guide for a more detailed description of the postal service vea exam system. Take this free practice test to see how prepared you are for the united states postal service exam 474, 475, 476 and 477 for mail carriers, mail handlers, mail processors and customer service postal clerks. How to be a top scorer on 473473c460 tests and other postal exams to get a post office job by veltisezar b. Free study guide for the postal service exam updated 2021. I recently applied for the postal police position and i will be taking the ppo exam 630 postal police officer exam 630. Comprehension testsbarrons firefighter candidate examsnorman halls police exam. Postal police officer career examination series none edition by national learning corporation author 4. Postal police officer career examination series national learning corporation on. The case was first referred to the court in october 2019 but was on hold since march 10 because of covid19 court closures. In some instances, this exam is used as an internal test for current postal employees in order for them to qualify for certain promotions or.
Candidates for postal carriers, mail processing clerks and postal clerks will need to score well on the postal 473 exam to find a local post office job. Candidates must pass the police officer written exam, which is designed to measure cognitive ability, observational skills, and mental acuity. Department of posts recruitment of postman mail guard exam books. Aaron paul leads an allstar cast in the black book audio drama.
Provide postal services for the armed forces in areas where the u. The leab consists of the following three test components. Free practice test for the postal service exam updated 2021. I went on the government website for postal police openings there werent any. For greene county call 518 7193253, or obtain the cross filer form from our website or write to the above address no later than two 2 weeks prior to the date of the exams. On february 8, a criminal court took up the case of a police officer and nine noncommissioned police personnel on charges of torturing to death magdy makeen, a donkeycart driver, in a cairo police station in 2016. Entrance tests including the 473 473e postal exam are still required for most jobs. If you are considered for an inspector position, you will be invited for an inperson exam and interview. As of april 1, 2019, the united states postal service has revised the procedure post office job application and is now using four new tests. While passing the written test is mandatory, it is not a guarantee of an appointment to the position of police officer. This study guide is designed to help you obtain your maximum potential score on the national. Police officer examinations westchester county human resources.
The new 6th edition of post office jobs includes a comprehensive 473 postal exam study guide and features 7 other exams including the 630e for postal police. With norman halls police exam preparation book, 2nd edition, youll have everything you need to ace the test, including answer keys and selfscoring tables, pointers on avoiding common trouble spots, tips for meeting the physical requirements, the most uptodate testtaking strategies, 7 practice tests, and 3 fulllength police officer exams. This exam is only used for a small number of positions, primarily data entry types of positions. Check out our list of free postal exam practice tests along with our other recommended resources. Or seek assistance from a partner to prepare oneself but the information to know is in this book. Choose from contactless same day delivery, drive up. Study guide and sample test for the national police. Please note that the usps has discontinued the postal exam 473. The career examination series features thousands of titles designed to prepare test candidates for their upcoming civilservice job exam. The postal service uses a system called the virtual entry assessment or vea for short. This preparation guide has been distributed to help you prepare for the law enforcement aptitude battery leab. Positions that dont require a written exam vacancies in these positions generally professional and administrative are announced advertised first within the postal service. Passbookr prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study.
If you pass the first unproctored part of exam 473, the next step will be to schedule an appointment at a test center to take the second part of the exam. Postal police officers been sidelined, while attacks on the postal service and its. The united states postal service is the nations largest civilian employer. You may sign up to receive email notifications when new examinations are. Postal exam practice tests and resources updated for 2021. Filing for the next police officer exam is open now and will. Barrons police officer exam this updated manual presents information, practice tests, and strategies for the different question types used by police departments throughout the country. Postal inspector entrance examination practice tests jobtestprep.
A study guide to the police officer examination entry level police officer series. Kaplan will help you succeed on the police entrance exam. You are not allowed to use a calculator in this section. I was wondering if anyone had any information or a study guide for this exam, or any clue to what i should be expecting. Postal inspector entrance examination practice tests.
Candidates for postal carriers, mail processing clerks and postal clerks will need to score well on the postal 473 exam to find a local post office job preparation for the postal 473 exam consists of understanding what is on the exam, how it is scored, and practicing with free postal exam. It should take you about 2 minutes to complete, but your time is not limited to this. Suppose that a librarian told you all the books on this set of shelves. Postal exam secrets mometrix secrets study guides department of postsmulti tasking staff mts recruitment exam guide. Work on that higher police exam score using our free police exam quizzes into your daily study prep routine. Applicants take proctored 473 postal exams and other related post office exams at designated testing facilities on computers instead of lengthy. Across the board, test preparation is known to enhance exam results. Mar 29, 2021 the ultimate 473 postal exam study guide and job finder. Postal inspectors are federal law enforcement agents with investigative. This is part of our test prep for the new cluster of postal service exams that were instituted in april 2019. Products purchased from thirdparty sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or. Each book in the career series offers practice through multiplechoice.
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