A mandatory physical assessment program is an integral part of the hiring process, as well as part of your career with the Vermont State Police. Our hiring assessment comprises the following events:
- 1.5 mile run on an outdoor course
- 500-meter row on a Concept 2 Rower with a damper setting of (5)
- A one-minute push-up assessment based upon maximum effort
- A one-minute sit-up assessment based upon maximum effort
Successful candidates must reach or surpass the 50th percentile on both the 1.5 mile run and the 500-meter row as determined by the charts linked below. While 50% for both tests are considered passing scores, we encourage applicants to exceed this percentile.
The push-up and sit-up assessments serve as part of a fitness benchmark, and not as a pass/fail test. There is no minimum required score on either.
Run Requirements-Male
Run Requirements-Female
In order to row effectively, correct form must be used, as demonstrated in this video:
Push-ups: