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Police & Fire Application Procedure

The dates for all police and fire examinations are posted in the main lobby and advertised in the North Texas area.  The eligibility list is valid for 12 months from the date certified by the Civil Service Commission.

Applications for Fire and Police have more details and requirements than a regular employment application.  Fire and Police application deadlines are strictly enforced.  Regular employment applications cannot be used for Fire and Police entry-level examinations.

In no case will applications or certifications be accepted after the deadline.  Applicants must be sure to attach a copy of their high school diplomas or GED and background disclosure release.  In addition, an applicant must attach with the application a copy of their birth certificate and a copy of their DD Form 214 showing an honorable discharge, if applicable.  If the application or these required documents are not received by the deadline, an applicant will not be eligible to take the civil service examination.

Minimum Requirements

Fire

  • Must be at least 18 years of age to take the examination.
  • A person may not be certified as eligible for a beginning position in a Fire Department if the person is 36 years of age, or older.
  • Must have good moral character and be able to meet all legal requirements by the Texas Commission on Fire Protections Personnel Standards and Education and Texas Department of State Health Services.  Must be able to meet all Civil Service eligibility requirements.
  • Must be certified Firefighter/EMT OR certified Paramedic in order to be eligible to take the examination.
  • Must be able to pass the entry-level written examination, oral interview, and physical agility test, psychological assessment, and thorough background investigation.

Apply for Firefighter here.  ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE ACCEPTED.

Background check form can be found here.

Applications are accepted only when an exam is scheduled.  Please call Employee Services at 903-464-4449 for more information.

Police

  • Must be at least 21 years of age when licensed unless at least 18 years of age, and;
    • Credited with 60 hours of study at an accredited college or university
    • Associate Degree from an accredited college or university; or
    • Honorable Discharge after at least 2 years of military service.
  • Must have good moral character and be able to meet all legal requirements for certification by TCOLE and Civil Service eligibility requirements.
  • Must pass the psychological examination.
  • Must pass an entry-level written examination, physical agility exam, oral interviews, and thorough background investigation.  Study guides for the written exam are available by clicking here.

Apply for Police Officer Recruit here.  ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE ACCEPTED.

Study guides for the Police Officer Recruit written exam are available by clicking this link: https://www.applytoserve.com/Study/


Applications for Fire and Police are only accepted when a test is scheduled.  For more information about examination dates, call 903-464-4449.

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