Oregon First Responder
Evaluations
Comprehensive Assessments. Fast Turnaround.
Uncompromised Quality.
Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluations for
Over 50 Public Safety Agencies
Across Oregon
Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluations
Comprehensive, evidence-based evaluations for Oregon first responder candidates, with clear conclusions and reliable turnaround times. One referral starts the entire process.
How It Works- Structured process aligned with POST standards and established professional guidelines
- Standardized psychological testing, one-on-one clinical interview, and thorough background review
- Comprehensive, agency-specific report delivered within 1–3 business days of the interview
Why Chiefs & Sheriffs Choose OFRE
Personalized Approach
OFRE is available by phone or email to answer agency questions or discuss report findings, highlighting a commitment to clarity and responsive communication. OFRE also offers flexibility in tailoring the report format to align with each agency's preference.
Streamlined, Secure, & Hassle-Free Referral Process
OFRE's secure, confidential online referral system simplifies the entire process for your agency. Once a referral is submitted, OFRE handles the rest, ensuring a smooth, easy, and efficient experience from start to finish. After all, the pre-employment assessment should put candidates to the test… not the agency's patience.
Flexible Assessment Options: Remote or In-Person
OFRE offers remote clinical interviews, with in-person appointments available based on scheduling and agency needs. Remote testing and interviews are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform, ensuring convenience without compromising confidentiality. In-person interviews are conducted at our office in Sisters, Oregon.
Timely & Comprehensive Reports
OFRE typically schedules candidates within 1 to 2 weeks of receiving an online referral. Following the candidate's clinical interview, OFRE delivers a comprehensive, agency-specific report within 3 business days, ensuring a timely, thorough evaluation process that meets each agency's unique needs.
Evaluators with Experience Working Alongside First Responders
OFRE's firsthand experience in public safety provides a clear understanding of the demands, expectations, and culture of public safety professions. This real-world insight allows OFRE to deliver evaluations that are practical, relevant, and aligned with the realities of the job.
Know Who Is Evaluating Your Candidates
Oregon sets minimum standards for who may conduct pre-employment psychological evaluations for covered public safety positions, and for what those evaluations must include. Before engaging or renewing with any evaluator, verify an active Oregon license with the issuing board and confirm the evaluation meets DPSST requirements.
Our verification checklist walks your agency through it in a few minutes, with the license lookup links and rule citations included. OFRE welcomes the check: Mary Hoisington, LMFT, Oregon License T1515.
Download the Verification ChecklistDPSST minimum standards: OAR 259-008-0010(11), 259-008-0011(10), 259-008-0015
Mary Hoisington
Over 15 years of clinical and assessment experience, shaped by more than a decade in Los Angeles County that included serving as a mental health co-responder with the Los Angeles Police Department: responding to 9-1-1 calls, SWAT call-outs, and crisis incidents alongside sworn personnel.
Mary's experience extends to corrections, providing crisis intervention, assessment, and mental health support in a county jail setting. She developed co-responder programs for the Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach Police Departments, and holds certifications as a Law Enforcement Academy Instructor (LAPD), FBI Level 1 Crisis Negotiation, and CISM I & II.
Oregon T1515 · Washington LF60440331 · California MFT 53762
Who We Serve
Police • Sheriff’s Offices • Fire • EMS • Dispatch • Corrections • Parole & Probation • Court Security • Campus Security • Regulatory Enforcement
Ready to Refer a Candidate?
Current agencies submit a referral in under five minutes. New agencies: let's connect first.
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