Chicago Police Promotional Exam Preparation

Advance your career with the most comprehensive promotional prep program built exclusively for Chicago Police Officers.

This course is designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and strategies to succeed on both the written exam and assessment center process specific to the rank you are testing for. From the moment you enroll, you’ll gain immediate access to online study resources, live-streamed instruction, and recorded sessions—so you can prepare anytime, anywhere.

What You’ll Study:

• General Orders & Special Orders
• Employee Resources & Training Bulletins
• Uniform & Property Procedures
• Department Notices
• Chicago Municipal Code
• Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS)
• Assessment Center Preparation (rank-specific)
• Other official announcement materials

What’s Included:

• 24/7 Online Classroom Access with all course resources via the J. Harris Training App and our online Student Portal
• Digital Study Aids, Flashcards, and Practice Exams
• Instructional Videos focused on high-test areas
• Written & Oral Assessment Center Training Modules
• Live-Streamed Lectures with recordings available for review
• Direct Access to Instructors with decades of promotional prep experience

Real Results

“I legit just want to say thank you. Your class helped me tremendously. I ended up scoring 92 percent in total in the Chicago Police SGT Test which put me at ranking of #7. Again, thank you!!!”
— Joel, Chicago PD

With thousands of officers trained nationwide, the J. Harris Academy of Police Training has a proven record of preparing candidates for success. Whether you’re testing for Sergeant, Lieutenant, or Captain, this course gives you the structure, knowledge, and confidence to stand out on exam day.

Many law enforcement agencies use promotional exams and assessment processes created by vendors such as Ergometrics Public Safety Testing, including the well-known FrontLine National system. These exams often blend video-based decision-making, structured oral responses, leadership scenarios, and supervisory judgment assessments.

At the J. Harris Academy of Police Training, we provide independent, high-impact promotional preparation specifically tailored to the competencies and behaviors commonly evaluated in Ergometrics-style exams. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Ergometrics. We simply prepare officers to perform at the highest level on the assessment formats agencies use.

What Ergometrics / FrontLine Promotional Exams Typically Measure  (And what we prepare you for)

✔ Video-Based Scenarios - Officers watch real-to-life policing situations and must demonstrate:

• Tactical judgment
• Communication ability
• Legal reasoning
• De-escalation strategies
• Supervisory or leadership behaviors

✔ Structured Oral Responses - Many Ergometrics assessments require articulate, structured, timed oral answers, often delivered to a camera or digital system.

✔ Leadership & Supervisory Judgment - Candidates may be tested on:

• Subordinate discipline
• Counseling conversations
• Internal conflicts
• Policy interpretation
• Organizational problem solving

✔ Critical Incident / First-Line Supervisor Scenarios

• Command presence
• Scene control
• Priorities & notifications
• Policy-based decision-making

How Our Training Helps You Succeed

Our Ergometrics / FrontLine-aligned promotional prep may include:

• Assessment-center simulation training
• Structured oral board coaching
• Leadership decision-making frameworks
• In-basket and administrative problem prep
• Tactical, organizational, and personnel scenarios
• Command-level reasoning structures used on modern exams

Many police agencies across the United States use promotional exams developed by IO Solutions Public Safety Testing. These examinations are known for evaluating supervisory knowledge, critical reasoning, leadership behaviors, and scenario-based judgment for ranks such as Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain.

At the J. Harris Academy of Police Training, we provide independent, high-level training tailored to the formats, competencies, and scoring models commonly used in IOS promotional systems. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by IO Solutions. We prepare officers to excel on the test formats many agencies use nationwide.

What IO Solutions Promotional Exams Typically Include

✔ Comprehensive Written Promotional Exams

IOS written tests frequently cover:

• Police supervision & leadership
• Report writing & documentation
• Critical incident decision-making
• Discipline, counseling, & personnel management
• Policy interpretation & legal reasoning
• Community relations & communication
• Analytical and situational thinking

We train candidates to analyze questions, avoid common traps, and apply structured reasoning.

✔ Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs)

These scenarios require candidates to choose the best supervisory action among several plausible options.

We coach officers to demonstrate:

• Strong leadership judgment
• Policy-consistent decisions
• Prioritization and risk management
• Ethical, unbiased supervisory behavior

✔ Leadership & Behavioral Competency Assessments

IOS often measures:

• Communication clarity
• Conflict management
• Decision quality
• Team supervision
• Organizational awareness
• Professional accountability

Our frameworks help officers respond with the exact leadership markers these tests reward.

✔ Assessment-Center–Style Exercises (varies by agency)

Some agencies combine IOS written tests with:

• Structured oral boards
• Tactical or administrative scenarios
• In-basket exercises
• Subordinate counseling sessions
• Role-play leadership challenges

We simulate IOS-style assessment center conditions with realistic timed exercises.

How Our IOS Prep Strengthens Your Performance

• Clear, repeatable response models
• Written-test logic breakdown and strategy
• Leadership-oriented decision frameworks
• High-level supervisory language
• Command presence coaching
• Realistic practice scenarios
• Full preparation for both written and oral components

Many agencies use Hauck & Associates for assessment centers, oral boards, and leadership-based promotional exams. These processes often include supervisory scenarios, in-basket exercises, role-play interactions, and structured oral responses. At the J. Harris Academy of Police Training, we provide independent preparation to help you perform confidently on Hauck-style promotional assessments. We are not affiliated with Hauck & Associates.

We assist candidates with:

• Assessment-center simulations
• Structured oral board responses
• Supervisory & leadership decision-making
• In-basket and scenario-based practice
• Written Promotional Exams

Many agencies use the IACP’s promotional testing services, which include custom written promotional exams and assessment-center exercises built around an agency’s policies, job tasks, and supervisory expectations. IACP exams may include job-knowledge questions, situational-judgment problems, and leadership or decision-making assessments. At the J. Harris Academy of Police Training, we offer independent preparation to help officers perform at their highest level on IACP-style promotional exams. We are not affiliated with the IACP.

We assist promotional testing candidates with:

• Written promotional test preparation
• Policy-based supervisory decision-making
• Situational judgment and leadership development
• Assessment-center and structured oral-board practice

Because IACP exams are customized for each agency, contact us for tailored prep based on your exact test and reading list.