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Trooper Testing Information
Overview
Applications are currently being accepted for the next testing cycle.

  • 10/11/08 - Canby High School, Canby OR 
  • 11/01/08 - Sunridge Middle School, Pendleton OR     - no longer testing, must come to Canby 
  • 11/15/08 - Crater High School, Central Point OR    -  no longer testing, must come to Canby
  • 02/07/09 - Canby High School, Canby OR   
  • 04/04/09 - Canby High School, Canby OR 
     
In order to complete the testing process, you will need to submit an application and return the Confirmation of Attendance letter. Please print and sign the Physical Fitness Test Standards and Release Form and bring the completed document with you to the testing facility.
 
The first day of Entry Level Testing is comprised of two portions -- a physical fitness test and a general knowledge written exam.  The physical fitness tests takes place on day one.  The written portions of the test take place on the following day.
 
The second day of testing consist of a battery of four tests that includes general knowledge, psychological and cognitive ability. These tests rank suitability for law enforcement.
 
 

Physical Fitness Test
  • The physical abilities test is based on the U.S. Army standards (see scoring standards listed below) in accordance with Oregon Revised Statute 181.260.
  • If an applicant fails any portion of this test, the testing will be discontinued. Applicants who fail to pass the physical abilities test will be allowed to re-test on the next testing date.
  • To review the proper methods for the physical abilities test, please review the Physical Abilities Test Standards
 

           Male/Female Push-Ups* (2 Minutes Times)
 Repetitions /
Age Group
 17-21
 22-26
 27-31
 32-36
 37-41
 42-46
 47-51
 52-56
57-61 
62+ 
 Male
 42
 40
 39
 36
34 
30
25 
20 
18 
16 
 Female
 19
 17
 17
 15
 13
 12
 10
 9
 8
 7
 
  How to Properly Perform a Push Up
 
 
Click here for a video demonstration on how to properly perform push-ups.
 
 
 
 
 

        Male/Female Sit-Ups* (2 Minutes Timed)
 Repetitions /
Age Group
 17-21
 22-26
 27-31
 32-36
 37-41
 42-46
 47-51
 52-56
 
57-61 
 
62+ 
  Male
 53
50 
45 
42 
38 
32 
30 
28 
27 
26 
  Female
 53
50 
45 
42 
38 
32 
30 
28 
27 
26 
 
 
How to Properly Perform a Sit Up
 
 
 
Click here for a video demonstration on how to properly perform sit-ups.
 
 
 
 
 
        Male/Female 2 Mile Run
  Repetitions /
Age Group
 17-21
 22-26
27-31 
32-36 
37-41 
42-46 
47-51 
52-56 
57-61 
62+ 
 Male
 15:54
16:36 
17:00 
17:42 
18:18 
18:42 
19:30 
19:48 
19:54 
20:00 
 Female
 18:54
19:36 
20:30 
21:42 
22:42 
23:42 
24:00 
24:24 
24:48 
25:00 

Written Test
The written test is a multi-part test, consisting of timed and un-timed portions.  The written test will be administered to applicants who pass the Physical Abilities Test.
 

 
Page updated: September 12, 2008

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