Entry-Level Examinations I/O Solutions offers a full line of entry-level examinations and assessments and will work with you to customize the selection process to meet your specific needs. Our examinations are designed carefully to have little to no adverse impact against protected classes, offering you an assessment that is both fair and highly defensible. The high levels of content- and criterion-related validity, coupled with their cost-effectiveness, makes I/O Solutions' entry-level examinations the right choice for you department or agency.

	The National Criminal Justice Officer Selection Inventory (NCJOSI) Developed as an alternative to conventional law enforcement and corrections officer written entrance examinations. The NCJOSI is unique in that it combines a traditional cognitive abilities component with a critical attitude/personality, or officer orientation, component. The combination of these two components offers a more comprehensive evaluation of the candidate’s job-fit while reducing the probability that the candidate will fail later psychological or polygraph evaluations. In addition, the NCJOSI was specifically designed to screen out a rather large percentage of the applicant pool (typically 30% to 50%) while displaying little-to-no evidence of adverse impact against protected classes of individuals. A detailed NCJOSI User’s Manual accompanies the exam. It outlines the development and validation of the exam, and provides detailed administration instructions and a sample administration script to help make the testing process as simple and standardized as possible. Multiple forms of the NCJOSI are available. Test purchase includes NCJOSI User’s Manual, test scoring, reporting and statistical analysis. NCJOSI Study Guides are also available.
	The National Firefighter Selection Inventory (NFSI) As fire service and personnel specialists know, fire departments need to hire people who are not only smart, but are also able to work with a diverse group of people, tolerate stress effectively, and have a positive attitude about their jobs. Developed as an alternative to conventional fire service written entrance examinations, The National Firefighter Selection Inventory (NFSI) is unique in that it combines a traditional cognitive abilities component with a critical attitude/personality, or firefighter orientation, component. The combination of these components help to ensure that candidates are mentally fit to handle the rigors of the job, but also have a personality that will be conducive to becoming an excellent firefighter. This exam will truly help your department to select the best! Multiple forms of the NFSI are available, allowing agencies to use a different version of the exam for applicants that test often. Test purchase includes NFSI User’s Manual, including technical information, test scoring, reporting and statistical analysis. NFSI Study Guides are also available.
	National Correctional Officer Selection Inventory (NCOSI) This state-of-the-art exam is twice as effective (valid) as conventional entry-level correctional officer examinations and includes both the traditional cognitive as well as an attitude/personality component. This combination offers a more comprehensive evaluation, and saves you money by dramatically reducing failure rates on interviews, background checks, polygraph examinations, psychological evaluations, and other costly employment hurdles.
	National Basic Abilities Test™ (N-BAT) The I/O Solutions National Basic Abilities Test™ (N-BAT™) was developed to assess minimum cognitive competencies for those individuals wishing to pursue employment as law enforcement or correctional officers. Different versions of the N-BAT™ were developed for law enforcement and correctional officer selection based on the unique requirements and specifications of the positions.
	National Public Safety Dispatcher Selection Inventory (NPSDSI) The NPSDSI is a high-tech, "job-simulation," audio-based assessment that measures the critical dispatch skills of listening comprehension, problem-solving, multitasking, and composure under stress. The entire exam is presented on audio CD, and is the most unique and effective exam available for this position.
	Personnel Report (Integrity/Ethics) The Personnel Report is the only integrity/ethics test designed specifically for use in public safety settings and assesses critical job-related dimensions including ethics and moral character, work attitudes, theft attitudes, potential for alcohol/drug use, overall employment suitability, and truthfulness. A summary page provides all of the information you need to quickly scan through a stack of reports and weed out undesirable individuals.
	Mechanical Reasoning Ability Test (MRA) The MRA is an ideal complement to our entry-level firefighter test, and is used to obtain a reliable assessment of mechanical comprehension and reasoning. It includes a complimentary candidate orientation and preparation guide, complete with sample test questions.
	Video-Based Law Enforcement Exam (VIDEO-LE) This high-tech, "job-simulation," video-based exam is design specifically for selected law enforcement officers. The VIDEO-LE includes professionally designed and produced video scenarios with questions measuring critical job-related traits and skills. The VIDEO-LE is not only the best, but also the least expensive video-based test on the market.
	In-Depth Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Personality Examinations These exciting exams meet all ADA and EEOC requirements and can be administered before a conditional offer of employment is made, providing you with an in-depth assessment of more than 20 traits and characteristics critical to success in public safety positions. These exams are not "generic" personality assessments; each is designed for a specific population, and normed and validated for these positions independently.
	Entry-Level Oral Board Interview Programs Our oral board interview programs are completely customized for your agency. Extensive banks of effective interview questions are available for both law enforcement officers and firefighters. Consultation with an I/O Solutions psychometrician is included, as well as customized training manuals and rating and scoring forms. The process you design is yours to keep and use for years to come! Florida Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Tests (CJBAT) The Florida Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Tests were developed to ensure that trainees entering into Florida-certified criminal justice training centers possess the requisite abilities to master the curricula and understand the materials that are presented to them in training. The CJ BAT series was designed for admission into law enforcement officer or correctional officer training programs. The CJ BATs were designed to be easy to administer and to provide an accurate assessment of the abilities identified by the FDLE as important for success in training and on the job. Each of the CJBATs includes a measure of the same basic abilities but in different proportions as required for each of these criminal justice disciplines. The areas of measurement covered in the CJ BATs includes written comprehension, written expression, oral expression, problem sensitivity, inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, information ordering, spatial orientation, visualization, selective attention and flexibility of closure.

Promotional Assessments I/O Solutions offers a full line of promotional examinations that are valid for supervisory ranks within law enforcement and fire service agencies. Whether you need an "off-the-shelf" product or a completely customized assessment solution, we can help you design and implement an efficient and cost-effective promotional process.

	Fundamentals of Law Enforcement Management Job Knowledge Exam Series™ Our state-of-the-art promotional examinations have been constructed to test candidates' knowledge in critical law enforcement areas. These examinations are based on the most respected law enforcement training texts in the country dealing with supervision, administration, community policing, investigation, ethics, and constitutional law. First-Line Supervisor Examination The First-Line Supervisor Examination assesses basic supervisory knowledge relevant for ranks of corporal and sergeant Middle Manager Examination The Middle Manager Examination assesses knowledge bases foundational to functioning as a mid-level manager in law enforcement agencies. This exam is appropriate for the lieutenant rank or its equivalent in medium to large agencies. Upper Command Examination The Upper Command Examination assesses management and supervision principles necessary to guide law enforcement agencies. This exam was designed for the assessment of captains, commanders, majors and assistant/deputy chiefs. The tests that comprise the Fundamentals of Law Enforcement Management Job Knowledge Exam Series™ measure the following specific areas: Principles of Management and Supervision Law Enforcement Administration Field Operations Investigative Procedure Community Oriented Policing Constitutional Law Ethical Considerations
	Exam Preparation/Source Book I/O Solutions has made officers' preparation for promotional assessment examinations a whole lot easier and much more affordable. We are excited to announce the publication of a new custom-made sourcebook that compiles all of the reference materials from five national law enforcement texts into a single volume, Fundamentals of Law Enforcement Management: A Comprehensive Preparation Resource for Promotional Examinations™.
	Law Enforcement Investigator Exams (LEIE) The LEIE is a content-valid examination designed specifically for promotion into detective or investigator positions that measure how candidates would act in very specific situations, rather than having them demonstrate the rote-memorization of source materials. The LEIE includes 75 questions from the following tactical and procedural areas: crime scene, evidence, reporting and documentation, interrogation and interviewing, investigation, types of crimes, and constitutional law.
	Fire Service Supervisor Examinations The Fire Service Supervisor Examinations are designed to assess essential job knowledge related to supervisory positions in the fire service. The consultants at I/O Solutions have worked with command-rank fire personnel from around the country to identify critical knowledge areas that are related to successful performance and popular fire service texts and training materials that do an excellent job imparting this knowledge. I/O Solutions has created three levels of supervisor exams: Company Officer I Company Officer II Chief Officer All three exams assess the same basic knowledge areas but at differing levels of complexity. The primary areas assessed include the following: Building construction Fire scene management Firefighters role in the community Management and supervision of personnel Principles and tactics
	Firefighter Driver/Engineer Promotional Examination The content-valid examination was developed specifically for promotion into firefighter driver/engineer positions and includes 60 questions from the following tactical and procedural areas: analytical ability, building construction, fire scene management, firefighting principles and tactics, and firefighters' role in the community.
	Correction Officer Supervisor Examinations The Correction Officer Supervisor Examinations are designed specifically to test the knowledge necessary for supervisory positions within correctional institutions. Our examinations are based on extensive job observations, nation wide job analyses, as well as 20 years of experience working within the industry. Each promotional exam utilizes the most current and respected corrections and management training materials available. I/O Solutions has developed two correction promotional exams: First Line Supervisor Middle Manager Both exams assess the same basic knowledge areas but at differing levels of complexity and emphasis. The primary areas assessed include the following: Administration Human and group behavior Constitutional law Ethics Personnel management Inmate management Corrections facility operations
	Dispatcher Supervisor Examination I/O Solutions is proud to announce the release of the Dispatcher Supervisor Examination. This promotional examination is designed to test the specific knowledge needed to be a successful dispatch supervisor. This exam utilizes current training and management texts written for the dispatch supervisor position. The exam assesses the following basic knowledge areas: Roles & responsibilities Communication center technologies Telephone communication Interpersonal communication Legal aspects/procedures Stress management Supervision/Leadership Training employees Evaluating performance Concepts of administration Promotional Oral Board Interview Programs These customized programs allow for a highly objective and reliable assessment of candidate opinions, skills, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Extensive banks of interview questions are available for various ranks within law enforcement and fire service agencies. In addition, we provide customized training manuals and rating and scoring forms. All interview ratings are based on clearly defined behavioral response anchors, and consultation with an I/O Solutions psychometrician in included as part of the process. Assessment Centers At I/O Solutions, we believe that every department should have access to state-of-the-art promotional processes and tools to hire the best supervisors. We strive to make these commonly high-priced assessments more accessible to agencies with limited testing and promotional budgets. Our assessment centers include a series of job simulations or exercises geared toward measuring the essential management and supervisory skills of promotional candidates. Some of our assessment center components include: one-on-one role-plays, group presentations, tactical simulations, in-basket/in-box simulations, written problem-solving exercises, and more. In addition, any of our assessment center components can be purchased and administered independently to create an inexpensive, high-quality supplement to the written exam.

Emergency Medical Services Examinations Have you ever wondered if the licensed paramedic you just hired has retained critical life-saving knowledge over the years? Are your EMTs up-to-date on current emergency medical procedures? I/O Solutions now offers a complete line of emergency medical services examinations to ensure that your employees can perform their jobs with competence and confidence. Our certification-style emergency medical services examinations are the ONLY ones of their kind on the market today and are available at three different difficulty levels. Each exam measures knowledge areas that are covered in leading texts and manuals used to train EMTs and paramedics. Be sure the candidates you hire are ready and able to react appropriately in emergency situations. Lives are at stake!

EMT Basic (EMT-B) This job-knowledge examination consists of 75 items that measure knowledge in the following areas: behavioral emergencies; breathing and resuscitation; emergency childbirth; EMT roles and responsibilities; environmental emergencies; fractures and dislocations; general patient assessment; injuries to head, neck, and chest; medical emergencies; patient handling and transportation; and wounds, bleeding and shock. EMT Intermediate (EMT-I) The EMT-I is a more comprehensive test that EMT-B, and is appropriate for screening candidates who are required to possess training beyond the basic EMT level. This exam consists of 125 questions and provides a more thorough evaluation of the knowledge areas assessed by the EMT-B. The EMT-I also includes questions covering the topic of airway management and ventilation. Paramedic Our Paramedic examination is intended to screen candidates who are required to possess paramedic licensure in any state. This challenging examination consists of 150 items providing and even more in-depth evaluation of the knowledge areas assessed by the EMT-I. In addition, the Paramedic examination measure knowledge in the following critical life-saving areas: children/OBGYN, circulation, EMS systems, and musculoskeletal systems.

Online Exams, Employment Applications, and Surveys Recruitment and Test Administration Services Recruiting candidates is a crucial part of your job, but the hiring process can take months, miring you and your staff in paperwork. Why not do what so many other communities have done: hand over your recruiting needs to our administration services division - Public Safety Recruitment™. Our exceptionally skilled and highly professional staff is dedicated to matching communities with qualified individuals who have a passion to serve as police officers or firefighters. Online Examinations For the utmost in convenience and immediacy of test results, I/O Solutions' new, state-of-the-art, online application lets your administer any of our exams on your own computer system via the Internet. This state-of-the-art program will maintain a database of your candidates' information for easy access at any time, and you'll enjoy the benefits of immediate test purchase/delivery and administration, as well as online scoring/reporting of exam results. Online Employment Applications Our new online employment application process is quick and simple, and ensures that a complete and accurate employment application will be assembled for each potential candidate. Your candidates can now obtain and complete employment applications online, and all required documents can be downloaded and printed. Our online application process also maintains a database of your candidates' information for easy access to important details at any time. Online Public Safety Surveys Organizational climate can have a tremendous impact on your ability to deliver critical services to the citizens of your community. Our new public safety employee morale and community satisfaction surveys give you a pulse on what your employees and citizens think and feel about the critical services your agency provides. Three new online surveys are now available: Law Enforcement Employee Morale Survey Fire Service Employee Morale Survey Community Satisfaction Survey Survey results include a summary of your department's unique strengths and weaknesses from which you can develop and action list for change. All surveys are administered on the Internet and include a comprehensive manual to assist you in the interpretation of your survey data and feedback to your personnel. Customized Programs In addition to our full range of state-of-the-art assessment products and services, I/O Solutions maintains a dedicated team of public safety assessment specialists available to assist clients in developing customized solutions for whatever challenges your agency may face. Some of our customized products and services include job analysis, customized examination programs, psychological and personality evaluations, and candidate preparation workshops. State-Specific Programs Product and services designed and available for use in your state only. I/O Solutions has worked with several state agencies to develop and validate examinations and assessment programs to be used on a statewide basis. These products and services include academy entrance examinations, entry-level and promotional examinations, paramedic licensure examinations, and other assessments and are only available to agencies in the states for which they were developed. When it comes to public safety selection and promotion, no other firm can match the depth and breadth of I/O Solutions' products and service offerings. Industrial / Organizational Solutions, Inc. 1127 S. Mannheim Road, Suite 203 Westchester, IL 60154-2562 Phone: 888.784.1290 E-mail us at: info@iosolutions.org Site Map