I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Columbus Division of Police (Columbus, OH) in Nov 2009
Interview
The interview was for a promotion. I was already employed and went through background check, skills test, polygraph and interview for the entry level position. The original hiring process was quite long and tedious, but the person that was in charge made it much easier. To qualify for the position. a civil service test was required to start the process.