Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
NOTICE OF ENTRANCE EXAMINATION TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER
Eligibility list will become effective immediately following completion of existing list.
SALARY RANGE:
- Non-Certified
$75,260.44 to $91,479.54 Annually - Certified
$79,023.47 to $91,479.54 Annually - Signing Bonus of $5,000 available to Certified Police Officers
WHEN: Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 9:00AM
WHERE: Benbrook Municipal Complex, 911 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Candidates who are interested in taking the entrance level exam for the position of Police Officer must have their application on file with the Director of Civil Service by 5:00 p.m. July 18, 2025.
- To receive veterans preference points, a copy of the DD214 form showing an Honorable discharge must be submitted prior to application deadline. Any designation other than Honorable will not be accepted for veterans points.
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- ONLY SUBMIT DD214 AT THIS TIME.
- ONLY SUBMIT DD214 AT THIS TIME.
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Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible to take the test.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Twenty-one (21) years of age (may test prior to 21st birthday but cannot be hired until age of 21 has been reached)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Texas Vehicle Operator License (or ability to obtain such)
- Conform to height and weight standards
- Eyesight 20/70 corrected to 20/20 with normal color vision
- Ability to work various shifts, weekends and holidays
- Physical ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; to walk, run, climb, crawl in pursuit of suspects; to drag and lift an average body weight; to work outdoors in inclement weather and extreme temperatures
- Participate in and pass a qualifying physical agility and medical examination (including drug and alcohol testing)
CONTENT OF EXAMINATION:
The written portion of the examination is a comprehensive reading and writing exam. The passing score of the examination is 70. Veterans preference points will only be added to a score of 70 or above. The written examination will establish the eligibility list. The list will remain in effect for a twelve-month period unless exhausted.
Candidates passing the written portion of the exam will be directed to complete physical agility testing. The testing will be performed on a Concept 2 Rowing Machine. Physical readiness will be established at 25% VO2 max percentage based on a 2,000-meter row.
Candidates who pass the written exam and physical agility will be subject to a driver analysis, background investigation, medical exam (including drug screen), psychological exam, polygraph exam and any other job relevant investigation deemed necessary.
Candidates must show proof of identity at both test sites by providing a valid drivers license.
Complete Exam Notice
Job Description
Preliminary Background Authorization Form
Preparation Manual and Practice Test
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENTS
All applicants must complete a City of Benbrook Police Department Personal History Statement Packet. After passing the exam, the Personal History Statement will be due by 5:00pm on August 1, 2025. Please read the Personal History Statement Letter and download the Personal History Statement.
Personal History Statement Letter - Exam Date: July 26, 2025
Personal History Statement
The City of Benbrook is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Special accommodations are available when necessary to afford equal opportunity to participate in testing. Please make a request 72 hours prior to the test date by calling 817-249-3000.