Utah National Peace Officer Selection Test (Utah N.P.O.S.T.)

OUT OF STATE CANDIDATES must come to Utah to take the N.P.O.S.T. at one of the test sites and turn in their scores, as well. Salt Lake City Police Department does not offer this test. The N.P.O.S.T. consists of four timed sections: math, reading comprehension, grammar and incident report writing.

The math component consists of 20 questions, which are to be completed in 20 minutes. This section does not have any scientific math questions (algebraic or geometry); the questions consist of general math and financial math equations.

The reading comprehension section consists of 25 questions, which are to be completed in 25 minutes. This section requires the candidate to read a series of short essays and then choose the best answer(s) based on the information contained in the short essays.

The grammar section consists of 20 questions, which are to be completed in 15 minutes. This section requires the candidate read several sentences and paragraphs, all of which contain misspelled words and improper punctuation. The candidate is required to identify the misspelled words and improper punctuation.

The incident report writing section consists of 10 questions, which are to be completed in 15 minutes. The candidates are tested on their ability to write a clear and concise report based on facts they are given. Grammar and punctuation are tested in this section as well.

Since the N.P.O.S.T. is not administered all day, every day, all candidates are urged to call the testing center they will be taking the test at, in advance, to verify the dates and times the test will be administered.

1Is there a study guide available for the Utah N.P.O.S.T.?

Yes. A study guide for the Utah N.P.O.S.T. is available for purchase for approximately $5.00 at www.applytoserve.com/Study.

2How and when will I receive my NPOST results?
Each testing center has to send each National Police Officer Selection Test by mail to Stanards and Associates, Inc. (NPOST creator) for scoring. The incident report writing section of the test is scored by hand. Stanard and Associates, Inc. score the test. Once scored the testing facility is contacted with the results at which time they will mail or email you a copy. Each testing facility may have a standard process on how they distribute test results. It may take approximately 4 weeks to receive your test results.
3Can my NPOST results be expedited to meet your application deadline?
It all depends on when your testing facility receives the results. Generally, it takes three (3) weeks to receive your results. You are encouraged to contact your testing center directly to determine the status of when you should anticipate your results.
4Can I retake the Utah NPOST if I do not pass or would like to try for a better score?
Yes. There are there alternate versions of the NPOST test: A, B, and C. You may not retake the same version of the test until sixty days have lapsed. In addition, you may only test twice on the same version within a 12-month period. If you wish to retest sooner, you are eligible to take one of the two remaining versions of the exam (Example: You attempt and fail exam A, you can attempt to pass exams B or C within the sixty-day timeframe). You may retest at any time after your original test on an alternate version. Please note that the same retest guidelines apply to each version of the examination – sixty days before retesting on the same version and only twice per calendar year on the same version.
5If I retake the exam and get a lower score which scores may I use?
You may submit your results with your best score. We do not need to use your most recent score.
6I am an out-of-state candidate do I need to come to Utah to take the NPOST?
Yes. Unfortunately, we do not allow this exam to be proctored or administered in another state.
7I am an out-of-state candidate and have current or prior law enforcement experience. Am I required to take the NPOST?
Yes. We require any and all candidates to complete the Utah NPOST exam.
8I noticed how you mentioned the NPOST results never expire. Where can I get a copy of my results if I no longer have them on file?
You may contact the testing facility where you originally completed the exam to see if they may assist you. Should they not have them on file you may contact Stanard and Associates, Inc. at (800) 367-6919.

Where can I take the Utah National Peace Officer Selection Test (Utah N.P.O.S.T.)?

The Utah N.P.O.S.T. may be taken at any of the below testing sites. A fee may be assessed and your government or state picture identification card (with your photo, birth date and signature) will be required.

BRIDGERLAND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER 
1301 North 600 West
Logan, UT 84321
Phone: (435) 750-3188
Fax: (435) 750-3046
Testing: Contact testing center for an appointment.

COLLEGE OF EASTERN UTAH TESTING CENTER
451 East 400 North
Price, UT 84501
Phone: (435) 637-2120 Ext. 5325
Fax: (435) 613-5112
Testing: Contact testing center for an appointment.

COLLEGE OF EASTERN UTAH – SAN JUAN CAMPUS
639 West 100 South
Blanding, UT 84511
Phone: (435) 678-2201 Ext. 171
Fax: (435) 678-2220
Testing: Contact testing center for an appointment.

DAVIS APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER
550 East 300 South
Kaysville, UT 84037
Phone: (801) 593-2361 or 593-2336
Testing: Contact testing center for an appointment.

DIXIE STATE COLLEGE TESTING CENTER 
225 South 700 East (BRN 210)
St. George, UT 84770
Phone: (435) 652-7692
Fax: (435) 656-4016
Testing: Contact testing center for an appointment.

SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MILLER CAMPUS
9750 South 300 West (Room 238, 2nd Floor – Miller Free Enterprise Center (MFEC)
Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: (801) 957-5221
Point of Contact: Rosie Summerhays (rosie.summerhays@slcc.edu)
Email: NPOST@slcc.edu or SCAssessment@slcc.edu
Testing: Tuesday - Thursday by appointment only
Appointments: https://www.registerblast.com/saltlakecc-miller/Exam/List
Parking: Free parking

SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL TESTING CENTER 
1575 South State Street Room 2-153 (Second Floor)
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Phone: (801) 957-3267
Point of Contact: Rosie Summerhays (rosie.summerhays@slcc.edu)
Email: NPOST@slcc.edu or SCAssessment@slcc.edu
Testing: Monday - Thursday by Appointment Only (Visit our website and click on NPOST for details)
Appointments: https://www.registerblast.com/saltlakecc-cert/Exam/List
Website: https://www.slcc.edu/testing/certifications.aspx
Parking: Must pay for parking in yellow line section, $2 in Parking Lot Kiosk or pay online https://www.slcc.edu/parking/index.aspx  
Entrance Security: Three out of fifteen doors have been designated as entrances only. All others are exit only doors. Please visit our campus map to know where to park and come in. The map that opens has a red oval dot that leads to the main building door that reads Center for Arts and Media as you enter https://map.concept3d.com/?id=726#!ce/11618?ct/11618,11088

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY
351 West Center ST 169
Cedar City, UT 84720
Phone: (435) 586-5419
Fax: (435) 865-8055
Testing: Contact testing center for an appointment.

UINTAH BASIN APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER 
1100 E Lagoon Street (124-5)
Roosevelt, UT 84066
Phone: (435) 722-4523
Fax: (435) 722-5804
Testing: Contact testing center for an appointment.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
800 West University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058
Phone: (801) 863-8269
Fax: (801) 764-7076
Testing: Contact testing center for an appointment.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY TESTING CENTER
1112 University Circle
Ogden, UT 84408-1112
Phone: (801) 626-6803
Fax: (801) 626-7812
Testing: Contact testing center for an appointment.

Since the Utah N.P.O.S.T. is not administered each day, candidates are urged to call the testing center they would like to take the test at, in advance, to schedule a test date and time.

The Salt Lake City Police Department does not offer the Utah N.P.O.S.T.