Initial Application: This is the first step where candidates submit their applications through PoliceApp, an online platform used for police job applications. This step essentially registers them for the testing process.

Testing: On the testing day, candidates undergo the Standard and Associates Police Officer Selection Test, a comprehensive exam covering various areas like arithmetic, reading comprehension, grammar, and basic report writing. Candidates who achieve passing scores move on to the next stage where they take the Montana Physical Abilities Test (MPAT) on the same day. The MPAT assesses physical fitness and abilities relevant to law enforcement duties; https://dojmt.gov/mlea/physical-fitness/.