Physical Agility Testing

Law enforcement officers have unique job functions, some of which can be physically demanding and dangerous. An officer’s capability to perform these functions can affect personal and public safety. Training for the required skills is often more vigorous and demanding than the day-to-day job functions. The minimum fitness standards identified are the requisite levels for an officer to effectively learn the frequent and critical motor skills.

Liability Release

Before you can participate in the Physical Agility Test, you will be required to complete a liability release form exempting the City of Marshall from liability for any injury you might receive from participating in the Physical Agility Test. This liability waiver must contain your notarized signature and must be presented before you take the test. You will be required to obtain a signed, written statement from a physician attesting to your fitness to participate in the physical agility test.

Mandatory Completion of the Course

Applicants must complete the entire course; failure to complete an individual exercise will automatically disqualify you. Applicants must complete all timed events as specified or they fail the examination. Applicants who fail to achieve the minimum number of sit-ups and push-ups will automatically be disqualified.

All applicants will be provided an orientation and walk-through. No one will be allowed to take the test unless they affirm that what is expected of them is fully understood. Time and pass/fail status will be given upon completion of the test. You are encouraged to wear comfortable, sports-type clothing, and athletic-type shoes. There should be a self-directed warm-up of 5 to 10 minutes.

Physical Fitness Test

  • Maximum push-ups - minimum 15 to pass - Measures muscular endurance in the chest and arms used in high-intensity arrest simulation training.
  • Maximum sit-ups (1 minute) - minimum 25 to pass - Measures muscular endurance in the abdominal region used in high-intensity arrest simulation training.
  • Endurance Run and Rescue (6 minutes) - 880 yards continuous run with the following activities:
    1. Run 440 yards, drop, and do two push-ups
    2. Turn around and run 60 yards, drop, and do two push-ups
    3. Run another 60 yards, drop, and do two push-ups
    4. Run another 60 yards, drop, and do two push-ups

Recommended cool down for a minimum of 10 minutes. This test measures aerobic capacity used in extended control and defensive tactics training.