- (1) Written Examination Only. If only a written examination is utilized, the passing score shall be determined and validated by an organizational psychologist. Promotional Score. A member's overall promotional score shall comprise the written examination score, which shall be weighted at 85%, and a member's longevity value, which shall be weighted at 15% and applied only after a member has received at least a passing score. For a member who is a veteran and who has received at least a passing score on the written examination, the member's total score on the written examination shall be increased by two percentage points.
- (2) Assessment Examination Only. If only an assessment examination is utilized, the passing score shall be determined and validated by an organizational psychologist. Promotional Score. A member's overall promotional score shall comprise the assessment examination score, which shall be weighted at 85%, and a member's longevity value, which shall be weighted at 15%.
- (3) Hybrid Examination. If there is both a written examination and assessment examination, the member must pass the written examination in order to participate in the assessment examination. The member must then pass the assessment examination. The passing score on each part (written and assessment) shall be determined and validated by an organizational psychologist. Promotional Score. The weighing of the written and assessment scores shall be determined and validated by an organizational psychologist. The member's overall promotional score shall comprise the combined written examination and assessment examination scores together weighted at 85% and a member's longevity value weighted at 15%. For a member who is a veteran and who has received at least a passing score on the written examination, the member's total score on the written examination shall be increased by two percentage points.