Principle of Negotiations
Physical Ability Test: Federal Security Guard
Anntionette Johnson
BUS 423
Dr. Teresa Dillard
August 17, 2013
Select a job that requires a moderate level of physical ability, such as security staff, office delivery personnel, door-to-door salespersons, retail salesperson, or nurses at hospitals and conduct an interview to determine their level of physical activity. Create a list of 8-10 interview questions and conduct an interview to determine their level of physical activity. Based on your interview, create a physical ability test plan for this job. While it is important you develop a list of questions based on your reading of the individual assessment some of the questions you may want to include for the interview include:
JOB: Federal Security for a Federal Building
Name: Mr. T. Davison
Location: Dallas, Texas
Time on Job: 5 years
1. Prior to being hired were you asked to take any physical ability tests?
Yes
2. What do you perceive to be the physical demands of your job?
A lot of walking, standing for periods of time, and although not required all the time, running.
3. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 meaning very physically demanding and 1 meaning not at all physically demanding, how physically demanding would you say your job is?
2
4. Are there physical demands you were unaware of prior to accepting your position?
No
5. Do you believe physical ability tests should be given to individuals being considered for your type of work? Yes. If yes, what types of physical tests would you recommend? There are times we have to stand for long periods of time as well as walk long distances. I have yet to have to run, but if it’s required to chase a suspect or to respond to an emergency, each person should be able to do so without running out of breath or getting tired easily. I also think there should be an obstacle course to determine if a person has the stamina and the ability to, if given any hurdles or having things thrown at them to deter
Anntionette Johnson
BUS 423
Dr. Teresa Dillard
August 17, 2013
Select a job that requires a moderate level of physical ability, such as security staff, office delivery personnel, door-to-door salespersons, retail salesperson, or nurses at hospitals and conduct an interview to determine their level of physical activity. Create a list of 8-10 interview questions and conduct an interview to determine their level of physical activity. Based on your interview, create a physical ability test plan for this job. While it is important you develop a list of questions based on your reading of the individual assessment some of the questions you may want to include for the interview include:
JOB: Federal Security for a Federal Building
Name: Mr. T. Davison
Location: Dallas, Texas
Time on Job: 5 years
1. Prior to being hired were you asked to take any physical ability tests?
Yes
2. What do you perceive to be the physical demands of your job?
A lot of walking, standing for periods of time, and although not required all the time, running.
3. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 meaning very physically demanding and 1 meaning not at all physically demanding, how physically demanding would you say your job is?
2
4. Are there physical demands you were unaware of prior to accepting your position?
No
5. Do you believe physical ability tests should be given to individuals being considered for your type of work? Yes. If yes, what types of physical tests would you recommend? There are times we have to stand for long periods of time as well as walk long distances. I have yet to have to run, but if it’s required to chase a suspect or to respond to an emergency, each person should be able to do so without running out of breath or getting tired easily. I also think there should be an obstacle course to determine if a person has the stamina and the ability to, if given any hurdles or having things thrown at them to deter
References: Schultz, D., Schultz, S., (2006). Psychology and Work Today. 9th Ed. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 Department of Public Safety Standards and Training ORPAT (May, 2005). The Oregon Physical Abilities Test. Retrieved from: http://sheriff.deschutes.org/ Oregon-Physical-Abilities-Test.pdf. .