Recruitment
NOW HIRING
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We are now accepting applications for Police Officer/Police Recruit. Please click here to apply.We are now accepting Application for Customer Service Representative. The deadline for application submission is 12:00 Midnight on Friday, November 29, 2019. To apply, please click here.
Hiring Process
Each applicant must successfully complete the following:
- Written Exam
- Applicant Interview Board
- Polygraph Examination
- Background Investigation
- Psychological Examination
- 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
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