Physical testing
Recognizing the importance of physical fitness in job performance, the Iowa Law Enforcement Council established the physical fitness test regimen as a pre-employment standard that consists of three events: one minute push-up, one minute sit-up, and one and one-half mile run. Performance requirements to pass each physical fitness test are based on gender and age and outlined in the link below.
| MALE | <20 to 29 | 30 to 39 | 40 to 49 | 50 to 59 | 60 and up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Minute Sit-Up Test | 38 | 35 | 29 | 24 | 19 |
| 1 Minute Push-Up Test | 29 | 24 | 18 | 13 | 10 |
| 1.5 Mile Run Test | 12:51 | 13:36 | 14:29 | 15:26 | 16:43 |
| FEMALE | <20 to 29 | 30 to 39 | 40 to 49 | 50 to 59 | 60 and up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Minute Sit-up Test | 32 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 6 |
| 1 Minute Push-up Test | 15 | 11 | 9 | 12* | 5* |
| 1.5 Mile Run Test | 15:26 | 15:57 | 16:58 | 17:54 | 18:44 |
* Females in excess of 49 years of age may do push-ups on their knees
Written testing
In addition to the physical fitness test, candidates must also successfully complete the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST). The written exam consists of four sections; arithmetic, reading comprehension, grammar and incident report writing. A score of 70% on each of the four sections is required per Iowa Law Enforcement Standards.
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Applications and Waivers
Job Description
Physical Fitness Test
P.O.S.T. Exam Study Guide