Pre-employment tests are given to ensure the selection of the best qualified applicants for county jobs. As a job seeker, you deserve a fair chance to compete equally with other applicants. The purpose of testing is to measure the differences between examinees in the knowledge skills, abilities and other characteristics needed on the job.

Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties have unique testing environments, but all take great care and effort to ensure that the content of our pre-employment tests is job-related. Studies are conducted to determine the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics that are essential to satisfactory performance on the job. These studies assist with the development of tests.

Pre-employment testing provides us with an objective, standardized and cost-effective method for assessing the qualifications of our job applicants. Those who score high on tests are more likely to be successful on the job than those who score low. Many different types of tests are administered, such as written tests, oral exams, performance tests, assessment centers, work samples and structure interviews.