Recruitment

NOW HIRING

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We are now accepting Applications for Police Officer. Must be TCOLE Certified. The deadline for application submission is 10:54AM on Sunday, February 28, 2021. To apply, please click here.

Hiring Process


 Each applicant must successfully complete the following:
  1. Written Exam
  2. Applicant Interview Board
  3. Polygraph Examination
  4. Background Investigation
  5. Psychological Examination
  6. Medical Examination

Training

Should you not be a Certified Police Officer the Huntsville Police Department will pay a salary to you at the recruit level and pay for your attendance at a local police academy of our choice. Once you have successfully passed the academy and become a Certified Police Officer you will enter into our Field Training Program at the Police Officer level. Intensive Field Training will last a minimum of 12 weeks.
 
Upon your offer of employment if you are a Certified Police Officer with the State of Texas you will immediately enter Field Training. During this time you will be assigned with a Field Training Officer.


Career Development

As your career develops, promotional opportunities of the rank of Senior Officer, Sergeant and Lieutenant become available.

As an Officer you may qualify to join our specialized teams such as:
  • Advanced Accident Investigation
  • Community Services
  • Crime Scene
  • K-9
  • Narcotics Unit
  • SWAT Team
As a Senior Officer, you can become a detective and conduct detailed investigations in such areas as burglary, robbery, homicide, auto theft and sexual assaults.


 
Contact

To receive notification of Law Enforcement Job postings for the City of Huntsville, please subscribe to the notifications here. For questions about the Hiring Process, please email Hollie Mitchell or call 936-291-5494 .