SSPO Hiring Process Timeline — What to Expect After You Apply

I submitted my application for a police officer position last month and just found out I passed the written test. Now I'm staring down the SSPO (Sigma Survey for Police Officers) and honestly have no idea what to expect from it. How long does the whole process take from written test to badge?

From what I've read, the sspo test is a personality and behavioral assessment, not a knowledge exam — so you can't really study for it in the traditional sense. But I still want to make sure I understand what the survey is measuring before I walk in. The sigma survey police departments use is designed to flag traits that could be problematic on the force, like impulsiveness or dishonesty.

My recruiter gave me very little info. If you've been through this recently, especially at a mid-size department, I'd love to know if the background check and psych eval happen before or after the SSPO, and roughly how many weeks pass between each stage. I've been preparing using resources like the SSPO practice test page to at least get familiar with the format.