Hiring Process
Below is an outline of the steps in the hiring process. You must complete each step to progress to the next phase.
- Applications: Visit our webpage at jobs.tamu.edu for current openings. Depending on your qualifications, a recruiter will contact you to complete a typing test. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please call a recruiter at 979-458-8552.
- Personal History Statement: You must submit a comprehensive personal background document along with your basic application. Candidates may be disqualified for failing to provide the required documents or for omissions, misrepresentations, or falsifications on the personal history statement.
- Typing Test: All applicants must complete a typing test. Failure to take the test on the scheduled dates will result in disqualification. Only candidates who achieve a passing grade on the typing test will proceed to the next step.
- Preliminary Interview: Applicants will be asked to attend a preliminary interview with the Lieutenant of Recruitment and Personnel.
- Background Investigation: A thorough investigation will be conducted on each applicant.
- Oral Interview Board: A selected interview panel will review the background investigation results
- Final Board: Candidates who pass the oral interview will be recommended to the Chief of Police.
- Chief's Interview: Applicants who complete all previous phases of the application process will have an interview with the Chief of Police.