How to Apply

The Hiring Process

• The first step in the application process is to fill out our quick one page preliminary application here. Once that is submitted, a member of our recruiting team will reach out to you to schedule a time to take the 2000m Concept2 row test. 
• Complete the Concept2 Row Test - 2000 meter, Damper set to 5 at the 40% or greater level for your age, gender and weight. Here is a link to the Texas DPS rower calculator - DPS Concept2 Rower calculator . With this, you can determine the time needed to pass the test at the 40% or greater level.
• Fill out the application packet, found here - Police Application (PDF). Please make sure the application packet is completed in its entirety and notarized in each place it is required.
• Submit the application packet with the required documents via email or mail to:
  • Email Recruiting
  • Mail to: 
    West Lake Hills Police Department
    Attn: Recruiting
    911 Westlake Drive
    West Lake Hills, TX 78746
• If selected, you will be contacted for an Oral Interview Board
• If you are successful on the Oral Interview Board, you will be required to pass an extensive background investigation (Applicants who successfully pass will be given a Conditional Offer of Employment).
• Psychological Examination
• Medical Examination /Drug Screen
• Once all the required testing and background investigation has been completed successfully, the applicant is hired

Questions?

Email Police Department Recruiting with any questions regarding the application process.