Due to the large number of positive COVID-19 cases in Tarrant County, recent outbreaks in certain city facilities and out of concern for the safety of our citizens and employees, City administration decided to close City Hall and the Public Works facility to the public effective Monday, December 21, 2020.
Although these buildings are closed to walk-in traffic, all city services are still being delivered.
For a full list of operational changes affected by COVID-19 see:
The Eligibility List for the September 12, 2020 Police Officer Entrance Exam and the Personal History Statement can be downloaded below in PDF format:
Next Test Date is TBD
Those without internet access may call Detective Spillane at 817-222-7029 to register. Questions should also be directed to Detective Spillane by phone or email: .
The minimum qualifications required to test for the position of Police Officer are:
A physical readiness test will be conducted on the same day and at the same location as the written exam. The physical readiness test will begin immediately following the written test for applicants who pass the written exam.
The physical readiness test consists of rowing 2000 meters on a Concept2 Rower. Testing requirements will be age, gender and weight adjusted.
See a demonstration of the technique in the video linked below:
ROWING DEMONSTRATIONAll Police Officer applicants are required to pass the Department’s physical readiness test to continue in the application process.
No, there is no official study guide. The test will cover general knowledge topics including, but not limited to: grammar, math, and reading comprehension.
The test is not specific to Haltom City and does not require knowledge of police procedures or penal codes. There are multiple free and paid Civil Service study guides available online and at bookstores; however, none are endorsed by the Haltom City Police Department.
The City of Haltom City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic infor mation, veteran status or disability in employment or the provision of services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER