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Law Enforcement Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Law Enforcement interview, here are 34 interview questions and answer examples.

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How would you rate your performance in this interview so far?

If you feel that your performance in the interview is going well: "I believe that this interview has been quite informative and I am happy with my performance. Is there anything that I can clarify for you from this conversation?"



If you feel that your performance in the interview is not going well: "I am not sure if I have been able to portray myself 100% accurately in this interview; although, I am trying my best. If there is anything more that I can clarify for you I would be happy to do so."

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34 Law Enforcement Interview Questions & Answers

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  • 1. How would you rate your performance in this interview so far?

  • 2. Tell me about your greatest accomplishment in law enforcement

  • 3. When have you had to shift your priorities in response to sudden changes?

  • 4. Tell me your favorite, and least favorite, aspects of your current or most recent position.

  • 5. What are your salary expectations?

  • 6. Do you see yourself a leader? When have you led a team?

  • 7. What are you reading right now?

  • 8. What part of this career brings you the most stress?

  • 9. Law enforcement is ever-changing. We seek to hire individuals with a keen interest in this industry. How do you stay up to date on law enforcement related current events?

  • 10. How often do you lose your temper? Do you consider yourself to have a short fuse?

  • 11. Do you think it is possible to be a good law enforcement officer, yet disagree with your Captain or Chief at times?

  • 12. What motivates you?

  • 13. How do you handle stress on the job?

  • 14. Tell me about a time when you led a team. What was your biggest success factor?

  • 15. Where do you see yourself five years from now?

  • 16. Why should we hire you?

  • 17. Are you applying for any other jobs?

  • 18. What are your career goals, within law enforcement, in the next 3 years?

  • 19. What would you do if a civilian called you a racial slur or other derogatory term?

  • 20. How do you get along with others, on the force?

  • 21. You must be physically fit to be a police officer. What have you done to physically train yourself for this position?

  • 22. Tell me about your post-secondary education and how it relates to a career in law enforcement.

  • 23. From your personal understanding, under what circumstances is the use of deadly forced justified?

  • 24. It is important for law enforcement to be an active part of the community. How are you currently involved in your community?

  • 25. There are numerous career avenues you can take within law enforcement. Which career path interests you the most?

  • 26. Whether you were caught or not, have you ever committed a crime?

  • 27. Why did you choose a career as a police officer?

  • 28. Are you accustomed to working within a diverse community?

  • 29. Competition is stiff for this position. Why are you the best candidate for us?

  • 30. Are you actively applying to other law enforcement agencies?

  • 31. Tell me something about yourself that I would not know from reading your resume.

  • 32. We conduct early-stage criminal background checks, credit checks, and drug tests on all of our candidates. Is there anything you would like to disclose at this time?

  • 33. Have you ever been involved in a motor vehicle accident that was your fault? How clean is your driving record?

  • 34. Have you ever taken or sold illegal drugs?