National Testing Network Expands Public Safety Applicant Testing Centers

Outsourcing Applicant Testing Reduces Cost, Increases Applicant Flow and Increases Diversity for Local Public Safety Departments.
CHICAGO - Aug. 14, 2013 - PRLog -- National Testing Network (NTN), the leader in outsourced applicant testing for public safety departments announced a new test location partnership with the Specialized Testing Center located at the College of DuPage, IL to deliver firefighter, law enforcement, corrections and emergency communications recruitment and applicant testing services.  Through the Specialized Testing Center, NTN will offer entry level testing for agencies looking to enhance their testing process through centralized outsourced testing.  This new location will compliment operations in Ohio, Nebraska and Kansas, as well as the other 10 states currently in operation.  

This service enables public safety departments to greatly reduce their applicant screening costs and reallocate resources.   By offering real-time applicant score reports, NTN provides clients with current applicant information and the necessary test score data to make better informed hiring decisions.  

NTN utilizes validated applicant testing products designed by Ergometrics.   All tests are job-simulated and designed to identify the applicants with the necessary decision making skills and critical thinking aptitude to perform well within public safety.  


NTN Applicant Testing: Key Benefits

•     Quickly identify top applicants
•     Centralize screening tasks and streamline work flow
•     Greatly reduce applicant recruitment and testing costs
•     Increase diversity


Commentary

“Continued expansion of NTN operations greatly supports our mission to provide an efficient and cost effective testing solution for public safety departments nationally.  Applicants in the Chicago region will have access and visibility to more job opportunities and be able to test and apply for those jobs at The Specialized Testing Center, College of DuPage.  This will be significantly more convenient for the candidates, and save time and money for the cities.” said National Testing Network President Carl Swander, Ph.D.  NTN’s model has proven to promote a diverse and qualified workforce, while streamlining the selection process.”

When asked about the new partnership, Lead Proctor, Danielle Conlee stated “The Specialized Testing Center at the College of DuPage is thrilled about the opportunity to offer Illinois residents an efficient means to test and apply with local government agencies.  We see this service as a win for our community and public safety departments.”


About Ergometrics and National Testing Network  

Ergometrics is a human resource management firm specializing in personnel selection and training.  Established in 1981, Ergometrics has designed the most comprehensive, award winning video testing and job simulation testing programs in the nation. We have provided personnel testing services for over 1,300 clients in the U.S. and Canada.  Forty three of the 50 largest cities in the US use our products, as do most state governments and hundreds of local entities and smaller organizations.  

National Testing Network, Inc. (NTN), is Ergometrics’ outsourcing division, providing continuous professional testing services for public safety departments, including fire, law enforcement and communications departments.   For more information, please visit http://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com or http://www.ergometrics.org.


Media Contact:

Greg Hyde
425.774.5700
gregh@ergometrics.org
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