Physical Assessment

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office Pre Employment Physical Fitness Test is graded on a pass/fail basis. Applicants must meet the minimum standard to proceed in the hiring process.
Selected candidates will be provided a Medical Release Form that must be completed by their personal physician certifying that the applicant should
be able to schedule and participate in the Physical Assessment.

  • 14 Standard Push Ups (One Minute)
  • 25 Sit Ups (One Minute)
  • 200-meter sprint and 165lbs Dummy Drag 50 ft completed in 1 minute and 32 seconds

IF AN APPLICANT DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENT OF AN EVENT OF THE PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT, THE APPLICANT WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM THE PROCESS. AN APPLICANT MAY
REAPPLY IN 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THEIR ASSESSMENT.


700 E. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Information Line: 704-336-8100

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