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CITY OF HURST, TEXAS

Notice of Civil Service Examination 

The City of Hurst will be giving an Entrance Examination for Police Officer.

Applicants must apply for the Police Officer position online at www.hursttx.gov/employment 

All applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 P.M. on Thursday, August 27, 2026. 

The written examination will commence at 9 A.M., on SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026, at the Hurst Justice Center, 825 Thousand Oaks Drive, Hurst, TX 76054. 

Applicants will complete the typing test (25 wpm net) and physical assessment on the day of the test. Preliminary interviews may also commence on the same day at the Hurst Justice Center.

Applicants must pass the written examination to be eligible to take the physical assessment and participate in preliminary interviews. Specific reporting instructions for the typing test, physical assessment and preliminary interviews will be given at the completion of the written examination. Further information may be obtained by calling the Hurst Police Dept. 817-788-7111 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST

The following are minimum qualifications for police officers in accordance with Texas Local Government Code and City of Hurst Civil Service Rules:

Applicants must also review Minimum Qualifications and Disqualifications for the position at www.hursttx.gov/policecareers, and then click on “Becoming a Police Officer.” Completed Personal History Statement (PHS) must be presented prior to entry for the written examination.

Five veteran points will be given on the written test for individuals who have passed the written exam and received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Military. A copy of the DD form 214 (showing type of discharge) MUST be presented at the time of written test to receive five additional points on a passing test score.

The eligibility list created as a result of this entrance examination will be effective for twelve (12) months from the date of the written examination unless exhausted sooner. The City of Hurst is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The testing facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this test. Please contact the Human Resources Dept. at 817-788-7012 or Fax 817-788-7057, or call TDD 1-800-RELAY-TX (1-800-735-2989) for information or assistance.