Candidates for Officership in The Salvation Army
The psychological
evaluation consists of the following three areas:
·
an interview
·
completion of
standardized personality inventories
· completion of a measure of intellectual abilities
and reading skills
The interview will be conducted in a setting deemed appropriate by the Divisional
Headquarters and the office of Steven Snook, Ph.D., LLC. During the interview you will be asked questions to learn more about
you and the following areas will be included:
§ childhood and adolescence
§ relationship and marital history
§ educational and occupational
experiences
§
any
substance use or mental health history
§
religious
experience and calling
§
any
other pertinent information that you or the interviewer feels is important to discuss
The personality inventories
are completed in order to assess your personality adjustment and style to evaluate how it will fit with The Army.
The
measure of intelligence is completed to identify any needs that may hinder training and officership. This measure is present
to evaluate what you do know and see if any assistance is needed.
It is important to remember that there should be no pressure to perform throughout this evaluation.
The personality inventories and interview are conducted in order to get to know you personally. Any recommendations that are
made are for your benefit in future officership, so your openness and honesty will serve to benefit you.
Potential Candidate Intake Form
5 Year Officer Service Reviews
Officers entering their 5th year as an officer will be having a service review as requested
by the Southern Territorial Secretary of Personnel. One part of this evaluation will be conducted by the office of Steven
Snook, Ph.D. in order to assess your adjustment to officership, satisfaction in personal and professional life, and to provide
any recommendations. The evaluation consists of an initial interview, completion of personality inventories, and a feedback
session for the individual officer. If you need further information regarding these services, please email Deanna McDonald.
Five Year Service Review Intake Form