Public Safety Officers must possess extraordinarily good sense and must demonstrate through their past behavior that they can analyze a situation quickly, make sound and responsible decisions, and take appropriate action. Desired behaviors may include, but are not limited to the ability to:
• Critically analyze options and determine an appropriate course of action in a given situation
• Act assertively and without hesitation, but without overreacting
• Make quick, responsible decisions under pressure
• Persuade others to accept ones point of view or to desired course of action
• Know when to make an exception; exercise appropriate discretion
• Prioritize competing demands
• Simultaneously and appropriately address multiple tasks
• Make appropriate choices without constant supervision or detailed instructions
• Creatively develop innovative solutions to problems
Examples of Potentially Disqualifying Evidence
Making poor choices given known circumstances; indecision when options are not clear-cut; failure to take action when appropriate or demonstrating insecurity about making a decision ; behavior indicating poor judgment or failure to consider appropriate options; failure to learn from past mistakes; inability or unwillingness to modify a position; rigid adherence to rules without consideration of alternative information; failure to see or consider all options; and but not limited to succumbing to peer pressure.