10.1 Flashcards
- The Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) process shall be only during what process?
Answer: screening of candidates for the position of Cadet, CHP. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-3 section d)
- Which departmental personnel may be selected to be trained as Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examiners?
Answer: Only current departmental applicant investigators or Applicant Investigation Unit (AIU) coordinators (ref: Chpt 9 pg. 9-4 Section 2 a.)
- What two reasons may a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer be involuntarily removed from the position?
Answer: 1. Fail to comply with policy and procedures 2. Best interest of the department. (ref: Chpt 9 pg. 9-4 Section 2 c (2))
- Which unit is responsible for statewide administration of the Department’s the Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) program.
Answer: Cadet Hiring Unit (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-4 Section 3 a)
- A Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) Examination Report shall be completed by the analyzer no later than how long following each CVSA process?
Answer: 48 hours (ref: Chpt 9 pg. 9-5 Section c)
- Computer Voice Stress Analysis Process: The CVSA process is comprised of three steps what are they?
Answer: the Preexamination Discussion, the Examination, and the Post examination Discussion. (ref: Chpt 9 pg. 9-7 Section c)
- The Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) process shall be documented on a report in addition to what?
Answer: Audio recorded (ref: Chpt 9 pg. 9-7 Section c)
- A complete copy of the CVSA Examination Report shall be retained by the examiner for each CVSA process administered for a period of how many years from the date of the administration?
Answer: 2 years (ref: Chpt 9 pg. 9-12 Section 6 a
What shall be completed prior to the applicant investigation?
-Application, written test and physical agility test.
Referring to race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry while requesting information concerning job-related organizations, clubs, professional societies, or other associations a candidate is a member of is a violation of what?
-National Labor Relations Act
California Labor Code Section 432.7(b) authorizes, with regard to peace officer
candidates, the use of arrest data without an accompanying conviction
Who oversees the personnel selection process for investigator applicants?
-Division Applicant Investigation Unit (AIU) coordinator
The training and evaluation process should take no less than how many days for a new investigator?
-15
- A comprehensive investigation into a Cadet candidate’s character and qualifications is a?
Answer: Full Investigation
- What is a portion of a full investigation generally requested by another Division called?
Answer: Partial Investigation
- What is the reason(s) for a partial investigation requested by another Division?
Answer: When a candidate has lived or worked in more than one Division’s geographical area, the primary Division having responsibility for the full investigation will request a partial investigation from each Division in which the candidate lived or worked.
- Partial investigations are an essential part of the investigation and take precedent over full investigations and must be completed within __ ___ of receipt.
Answer: 30 days
- Partial investigations shall always include what type of checks?
Answer: local police agency checks
- If more than six months has elapsed from completion of the primary investigation and it appears that an offer of appointment will be made, the candidate’s background must be updated. This procedure normally involves?
Answer: verifying their present residence, employment, credit, and checking with local police agencies
- When receiving out-of-state/allied agency investigations, which Unit processes the requests?
Answer: Professional Training Section, Cadet Hiring Unit (CHU)
- If they are to be routed to a Division for investigation, prior to, what will be completed?
Answer: Department of Motor Vehicles summary
- Written requests for out-of-state investigation will be prepared in accordance with?
Answer: HPM 5.1
- What are the two types of reinstatements?
Answer: Mandatory and Permissive
- The reinstatement investigation shall be completed within how many days?
Answer: 30 days
- What forms initiates the applicant investigation?
Answer: PHS, CHP 446F, CHP 446J-1, CHP432Q, STD 678
- Prior to assigning an investigation, Division AIU coordinators should:
Answer: Review pertinent documents in the file, Ensure all necessary correspondence are expeditiously dispatched, Ensure investigations are assigned and completed in the proper sequence, Ensure partial investigations are completed within the required 30 days, Ensure completed investigations are transmitted to CHU without delay
Who ultimately has the responsibility of ensuring that the investigative report for candidates contains complete factual and accurate information that directly relates to the candidate’s ability to meet the minimum job qualifications?
Answer: The Division Applicant Investigations Unit (AIU)
Final reports shall be documented on which form?
Answer: A CHP 446S, Applicant Investigation Report OR CHP 446SF, Applicant Investigation Report (Short Form)
- Documented disqualifying information SHOULD/SHALL include verbatim statements of the contacts.
Answer: Should
- The contact SHOULD/SHALL be advised that every effort will be made to conceal their identity if they request confidentiality.
Answer: Shall
What are the five purposes of the Final (Investigative) Interview Report?
Answer: To identify significant admissions, omissions, errors, falsifications, and information of a derogatory nature.
(T/F) If all issues were resolved to the investigator’s satisfaction, a simple statement by the investigator in the report will be adequate.
Answer: True
All issues considered derogatory in nature SHOULD/SHALL be listed in the Final (Investigative) Interview report.
Answer: Shall
If a new issue is identified in the course of the investigative interview, which requires follow-up, what is required?
Answer: A statement to that effect and any developments documented on a second investigative interview page.
The report shall be thoroughly reviewed by the division Applicant Investigations Unit coordinator with what two key elements in mind?
Answer: do the Facts support the investigator’s recommendation? Is the information used in developing the recommendation complete and job related?
Reporting time spent shall be recorded where?
Answer: CHP 415 and a separate time report to Division Applicant Investigations Unit. Both shall include candidates name, type of investigation and daily time spent on investigation.
Investigation reports note completed satisfactorily shall be returned to whom?
Answer: Division AIU coordinator, not the investigator.
If the investigation has demonstrated that the candidate is unfit for appointment, and after review at Cadet Selection/hiring (CHS), who prepares a withhold letter and who receives a copy?
Answer: CHS prepares the withhold letter and forwards to the candidate and the division which conducted the investigation.
If a candidate is withheld from eligibility for appointment, how much time and to whom do they appeal?
Answer: 30 days from the date of the withhold letter to appeal to the State Personnel Board (SPB).
The retention of all files where a candidate was withheld from appointment will be retained for what period of time?
Answer: 4 years from the date establishing eligibility.
[True/False] Once a candidate has been cleared for appointment and accepted invitation to the Academy, the candidate’s orientation shall include the showing of the video, “Academy Blues”.
Answer: True
- Q: What does SPB stand for? P. 8-11, section 3b(7)
A: State Personnel Board
- Q: Regarding Fingerprints: Prospective applicants shall/should not be hired until fingerprints are processed & returned. P. 8-4, section 3a(3)
A: Shall
- Q: Derogatory information revealed as a result of fingerprint inquiry which was not disclosed by the applicant CHP 432 may/will/shall be grounds for dismissal. P. 8-4, section 3a(3)
A: May
- Q: Driver’s License inquiries should/shall be conducted on all applicants for hire whether or not the position involves driving a vehicle. P. 8-5, section 3a(4)
A: Shall
- Q: Which CHP form is used for an authorization to release information? P. 8-6, section 3b(1)(b)
A: CHP 432B
- Q: What Government Code compels past employers for complying with ‘Request to Release Information’ for prospective applicants. P. 8-6, section 3b(1)(c)
A: 1031.1 GC
- Q: How much time should an inquiry for an applicants previous time of employment include for a ‘Non-Sensitive’ position. P. 8-6, section 3b(1)
A: 1 year
- Q: How much time should an inquiry for an applicants previous time of employment include for a ‘Sensitive’ position. P. 8-12, section 3c(2)(c)
A: 3 years
- Q: How much time should an inquiry for an applicants previous time of employment include for a ‘Public Safety Dispatcher position? P. 8-18, section 3d(2)(c)
A: 10 years
- The Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) process shall be only during what process?
Answer: screening of candidates for the position of Cadet, CHP. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-3 section d)
- Which departmental personnel may be selected to be trained as Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examiners?
Answer: Only current departmental applicant investigators or Applicant Investigation Unit (AIU) coordinators (ref: Chpt 9 pg. 9-4 Section 2 a.)
- What two reasons may a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer be involuntarily removed from the position?
Answer: 1. Fail to comply with policy and procedures 2. Best interest of the department. (ref: Chpt 9 pg. 9-4 Section 2 c (2))
- Which unit is responsible for statewide administration of the Department’s the Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) program.
Answer: Cadet Hiring Unit (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-4 Section 3 a)
- A Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) Examination Report shall be completed by the analyzer no later than how long following each CVSA process?
Answer: 48 hours (ref: Chpt 9 pg. 9-5 Section c)
- Computer Voice Stress Analysis Process: The CVSA process is comprised of three steps what are they?
Answer: the Preexamination Discussion, the Examination, and the Post examination Discussion. (ref: Chpt 9 pg. 9-7 Section c)
- The Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) process shall be documented on a report in addition to what?
Answer: Audio recorded (ref: Chpt 9 pg. 9-7 Section c)
- A complete copy of the CVSA Examination Report shall be retained by the examiner for each CVSA process administered for a period of how many years from the date of the administration?
Answer: 2 years (ref: Chpt 9 pg. 9-12 Section 6 a)
