Recruiting - Application Process

The Hiring Process

The Longview Police Department continually recruits for qualified candidates. Interested individuals may apply for police officer positions by completing an employment application and submitting it to Longview Police Recruiting. Application packets may be requested by contacting the Longview Police Recruiting Section at the address and phone numbers listed below or by downloading the application from this web site. Applicants must meet minimum job requirements as posted before an application will be accepted. Once an application is accepted, the applicant is entered into a database of interested individuals for notification of future interview dates.

The initial interview is held before three Board members who rate the applicant on integrity, interpersonal skills, judgment/decision making, dependability, and written communication skills. Candidates who are passed by the Board will continue in the hiring process.

The next step is the Physical Ability Test . This test is scored on a pass/fail basis and consists of physical tasks which a police officer would be expected to encounter in the course of performing patrol duties.

After successfully completing the Physical Ability Test, the applicant will be scheduled for a polygraph examination.

A complete background investigation will be conducted on those applicants who successfully complete the polygraph examination.

Upon completion of the background investigation, the applicant will be scheduled to appear before a Command Staff Interview Board. Applicants who pass this Board may receive a conditional job offer or be placed on an eligibility roster for six months.

Applicants presented a conditional job offer will be required to successfully complete a drug screen, physical and psychological examination, and a hearing and vision test prior to appointment to the position of police officer.

Recruits who are not already licensed as Peace Officers with the State of Texas will be provided with the training necessary to obtain a license. The recruit must successfully pass the Basic Peace Officer course within a time prescribed by the Department and must pass the State Licensing Test in order to remain employed.

If you have any questions concerning these requirements or are interested in applying contact:

LONGVIEW POLICE RECRUITING
P.O. Box 1952 Longview , Texas 75606-1952
OR CALL
Sgt. Carlos Samples: (903) 239-5520
Officer Weldon Ashworth: (903) 239-5529
Officer Mark Wilson: (903) 237-1096
E-Mail: csamples@ci.longview.tx.us

Statement of Policy

The City of Longview shall promote and afford equal treatment and service to all citizens and to assure that all applicants are assured equal employment opportunity without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability unless such disability effectively prevents the performance of essential duties required by the position and which are bona fide occupational qualifications and which cannot be accommodated without undue hardship. The City shall operate within the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines set forth in Federal, State and local laws and regulations.