SAPD Currently Seeking Applicants for Rookie Police Officer

The City of San Angelo is seeking applicants for the April 23, 2016 Entrance Examination for Rookie Police Officer, said a press release Thursday.

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016 in the City’s Human Resources Department located at 1 City Hall Plaza, San Angelo, TX  76903. The April 23 exam will be held at the McNease Convention Center, 501 Rio Concho Drive, San Angelo Texas, 76903. Registration is from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Applicants must present their Driver’s License and Social Security Card at registration. 

Study material for the peace officer civil service entrance exam can be checked out from the Police Department's Community Services Division at 505 S. Chadbourne once an application to take the exam is filed with Human Resources. There is no charge for checking out the material.

Applicants traveling 90 miles or more will be allowed to take the physical agility test following the written exam. All local applicants will complete the physical agility test the following Saturday, April 30, 2016. The time and location will be determined after completion of the written exam. For information about the physical agility requirements, visit http://bit.ly/SAPDRookieExamInfo.

The San Angelo Police Department has an authorized strength of 174 sworn officers and 33 non-sworn support personnel. The department handles an average of 51,000 calls from citizens for police service every year. To maintain the highest level of efficiency, SAPD incorporates state-of-the-art equipment with on-going training programs.

A law enforcement career with the San Angelo Police Department offers a challenging and exciting opportunity. The Department offers a full-service, professional law enforcement agency and the experience of policing in a dynamic community setting. This combination has created an environment for the men and women of the San Angelo Police Department to develop their individual potential as they grow toward meeting their personal and professional career goals, said the press release.

For information about applicant qualifications, salary, benefits, or the hiring process visit http://bit.ly/SAPDRecruitingRequirements or call the San Angelo Police Recruiting Office at (325) 657-4332. People can also contact the Recruiting Office at 505 S. Chadbourne, San Angelo, Texas 76903, or email questions directly to [email protected].