How to become Office / Support Staff
Hiring Process Steps
Below is an outline of the steps in the hiring process. Each step must be successfully completed to progress to the next phase.
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Applications: Check our webpage https://jobpath.tamu.edu/ for current opening. Depending on qualifications, a recruiter will then contact you to complete a typing test.
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If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact a recruiter at 979-458-8552.
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Personal History Statement: A comprehensive personal background document required in addition to the basic application. Candidates may be disqualified for failure to provide required documents, and for omissions, misrepresentations, or falsifications on the PHS.
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Typing Test (Office Staff Only): Each applicant will be required to successfully complete a test. Applicants who fail to take the test on the scheduled dates will be disqualified. Only candidates receiving a passing grade on the typing test will proceed to the next step.
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Preliminary Interview: Applicants will be asked to appear before the Lieutenant of Recruitment and Personnel for a preliminary interview.
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Background Investigation: A thorough investigation is conducted on each applicant.
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Oral Interview Board: Results of background investigation will be reviewed by selected interview panel.
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Final Board: Those that pass the Oral Interview will be recommended to the Chief of Police.
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Chief's Interview: Applicants who successfully complete all previous phases of the application process will interview with the Chief of Police.