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The Angleton Police Department is a intelligence-led and community oriented police agency that provides excellent training and benefits to its employees. We currently have more than 50 employees, which includes 37 sworn officers, 9 telecommunication operators, and 8 support staff members. We proudly serve the citizens of Angleton, the county seat of Brazoria County, with a population of 19,429 covering 11.69 square miles.
We are always searching for highly qualified candidates and encourage you to challenge our rigorous hiring process. The Angleton Police Department hiring process consists of nine (9) phases, which are listed below.
View available positions here:
POLICE OFFICER HIRING PROCESS:
Phase One - Online Application
You must submit your application online. Paper applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will be an automatic rejection.
Phase Two - The Written Test
The written test will be a 50 question, multiple choice, examination that covers topics such as Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedures, Texas Health and Safety Code, Texas Transportation Code, and other police topics. Applicant must make a minimum of a 70% to move to phase III.
Phase Three - Physical Readiness Test
The physical readiness test is a 500 Meter row on a concept 2 rowing machine. You must score 70% or higher to continue on to Phase III. Click here to learn how to operate a concept 2 rowing machine.
Phase Four - Personal History Statement and Document Submission
Phase Five - Oral Board Interview
The oral board panel will consist of at least five police department employees and may last approximately 15-30 minutes.
Phase Six - Background Investigation
A personal history statement will be given to the applicant and thorough background investigation will be completed. An additional interview will held by the assigned background investigator during this investigation. A polygraph examination may be requested during the background investigation.
Phase Seven - Interview with Chief of Police
Applicant will have an interview with the Chief of Police.
Phase Eight - Conditional Job Offer
Applicant will receive a conditional job offer from City of Angleton Human Resources. This job offer is conditional upon the successful completion of a psychological assessment and medical screen.
Phase Nine - Final Job Offer
If you have any questions or would like to be contacted by a recruiter, please email recruiting@angletonpd.net
TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICER / CIVILIAN POSITION HIRING PROCESS:
You must submit your application online here. Paper applications or personal history statements will not be accepted.
Phase One - Online Application
You must submit your application online. Paper applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will be an automatic rejection.
Phase Two - Personal History Statement and Document Submission
Phase Three - Oral Board Interview
The oral board panel will consist of at least five police department employees and may last approximately 15-30 minutes.
Phase Four - Background Investigation
A personal history statement will be given to the applicant and thorough background investigation will be completed. An additional interview will held by the assigned background investigator during this investigation.
Phase Five - Interview with Chief of Police
Applicant will have an interview with the Chief of Police.
Phase Four - Conditional Job Offer
Applicant will receive a conditional job offer from City of Angleton Human Resources. This job offer is conditional upon the successful completion of a psychological assessment and medical screen.
Phase Five - Final Job Offer