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Dallas Police Department
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Recruiting contact
Dallas police recruiting
dpdrecruiting@dallas.gov214-671-4409Hiring outline
- Apply for civil-service testing and submit qualifying documents; passing applicants receive recruiting instructions.
- In-person readiness testing, document review, polygraph and applicant interview board precede background investigation.
- Conditional-offer psychological, medical and drug screening follow.
Physical testing
The source lists jumping, bench press, agility, sit-ups, sprinting, push-ups and a distance run. Confirm the applicable recruit/lateral standards.
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Hiring incentives
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An older process page links NEOGOV while the current hub links Workday. Start from the current recruiting hub and confirm portal/travel instructions before applying.
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What salary information is available for Dallas Police Department?
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What hiring process does Dallas Police Department describe?
Apply for civil-service testing and submit qualifying documents; passing applicants receive recruiting instructions. In-person readiness testing, document review, polygraph and applicant interview board precede background investigation. Conditional-offer psychological, medical and drug screening follow.
What physical testing information is available for Dallas Police Department?
The source lists jumping, bench press, agility, sit-ups, sprinting, push-ups and a distance run. Confirm the applicable recruit/lateral standards.
Is Dallas Police Department hiring now?
Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.
When was this Dallas Police Department research reviewed?
This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-20. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.
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