Below are the required steps in the Police Officer hiring process. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements, submit a Personal History Statement, submit required documents, and pass each step in the hiring process.

1. Applicant must complete an online application during an open hiring process. 
2. Applicant must pass the physical agility test with a minimum overall average of 50%. 
3. Applicant must submit a completed Personal History Statement and the required documents. (All documentation must be submitted prior to scheduling an oral board interview) 
4. Applicant must pass an oral board interview.
5. Applicant must pass background investigation.
6. Applicant must pass polygraph exam. *
7. Applicant must pass a reading, writing and math exam. *
8. Applicant must pass psychological exam. * 
9. Applicant must pass physical examination and drug screen. 

* Lateral applicants who have a minimum of two years of previous employment as a Police Officer in the State of Texas and are found to be employed in “good standing” with no breach of service, may have steps in the hiring process waived at the discretion of the Chief. Click here to see if you qualify as a Lateral Applicant.

The test is a 2,000 meter row test with the difficulty level set to "5".  To pass, you must achieve a minimum score of 50%,  Your score is determined based on your gender, age, and weight. To determine your minimum score to pass with 50%, click the rowing calculator link below and follow the instructions: 

Rowing Calculator

1. Select your gender and age range, then type in your weight 
2. Under the "Desired Results" section, type "50"
   
3. Click "Calculate"

* You must achieve that time or faster to pass the Concept 2 Rower test. 

Training for the 2000 meter row test (Video)

• Proper technique and instructions
• Common Errors