Police Officer I — Launch Your Law Enforcement Career

National Police; Hurst (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hurst, Texas is conducting an Entrance Examination for the Police Officer position. Applicants must submit by the stated deadline and attend the written test at 9 A.M. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Hurst Justice Center.

A series of examinations including typing, physical assessment, and interviews may follow the written test. Candidate qualifications include U.S. citizenship or eligible permanent residency, at least 21 years old, a high school diploma or GED with 30 college

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen or honorably discharged legal permanent resident.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at testing.
• Vision and hearing standards must be met for duty.
• Must be licensable by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Appear for the Entrance Examination on the scheduled date and time.
• Complete the typing test (25 wpm net) and physical assessment as part of the testing process.
• Undergo preliminary interviews if scheduled and required.
• Meet all eligibility requirements and provide required documents (DD-214 for veterans, etc.).
• Adhere to reporting instructions provided at the test site.

Skills

Good moral character

Stable employment history

Valid Texas driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED + 30 college hours

Job description

The City of Hurst, Texas is conducting an Entrance Examination for the Police Officer position. Applicants must submit by the stated deadline and attend the written test at 9 A.M. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Hurst Justice Center.

A series of examinations including typing, physical assessment, and interviews may follow the written test. Candidate qualifications include U.S. citizenship or eligible permanent residency, at least 21 years old, a high school diploma or GED with 30 college