Comments on Houston Police Department Recruiting: Recruiting - Physical Agilty Test

No you do not have to have the TCLEOSE before join...

2011-04-07T08:49:58.476-05:00

No you do not have to have the TCLEOSE before joining HPD.

Hi SR. Officer McCoy, I'm really looking forwa...

2011-04-06T12:54:40.379-05:00

Hi SR. Officer McCoy,
I'm really looking forward to become a HPD officer this something have been looking forward even before i started college. Rigth now i'm attending college i graduate on January/2012. Hopefully by then HPD will be taking applications. Can you tell me more about the T.C.L.E.O.S.E? Is this something i have to have before applying to HPD? Can you please let me know what kind of requirements i should have before applying??
Thank you for your time :)

I would suggest that you apply at least six months...

2011-01-05T12:59:56.743-06:00

I would suggest that you apply at least six months in advance.

Yes, the HPD Academy is to become a Houston Police officer.

Senior Officer McCoy, I am Active Duty Army statio...

2011-01-02T12:13:44.235-06:00

Senior Officer McCoy,
I am Active Duty Army stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. How early in relation to my ETS date may I apply for HPD? Also, would HPD be willing to work with me for completing all the prerequisites for the hiring process? I had planned to complete all required exams, tests, and/or additional requirements, after I had returned to the Houston Area, and on Terminal leave. Thank you for your time and service.

hi i was wonderering if you go attend the hpd acad...

2011-01-01T18:19:29.778-06:00

hi i was wonderering if you go attend the hpd academy and complete it do you have an obligation to join hpd or do you have the option to join another local police dept. such as sugarland, missouri city etc. ?
THANK YOU

On credit, you must show responsibilty to your cre...

2010-12-28T06:53:59.978-06:00

On credit, you must show responsibilty to your creditors. You must have paid them off or on a payment plan that is established. We are not looking for a score, just making sure that you have made arrangements with your creditors that is suitable.

You must have a GED or High School Diploma to become an HPD JAILER. You may check the civilian employment website or call 713-308-9000 to see if opportunities are available.

I want to sign up for (hpd) Correction Officer!! F...

2010-12-26T02:28:05.148-06:00

I want to sign up for (hpd) Correction Officer!! First I need my (GED) then take Intro Criminal Justice's class! What else? Help me please?

How strict are you for the credit check?

2010-12-09T10:18:32.304-06:00

How strict are you for the credit check?

You do not live at the academy. You attend each da...

2010-11-29T09:46:22.865-06:00

You do not live at the academy. You attend each day as though you were going to college. Roll call starts at 0630 and your day ends around 1630. Sometimes your shift will change depending on the training schedule and what you will be doing on that particular day. You have weekends off and holidays during the academy.

Do you live onsite at the academy? what's it l...

2010-11-20T03:10:45.207-06:00

Do you live onsite at the academy? what's it like being there? I just watched a few of the videos, so cool! What time do you have to be up each day? What time do you leave the academy each day? Basically, what are the hours and days at the academy? I'm so excited about going to the academy. I just recently took the physical agility test and passed it. Is there a site where I can get more information about the academy?

Yes, you will have to receive the best training an...

2010-09-21T06:55:54.433-05:00

Yes, you will have to receive the best training any police academy could ever give you. The academy is six months long.

I have an advance TCLEOSE certification and will r...

2010-09-21T03:38:34.906-05:00

I have an advance TCLEOSE certification and will receive my master in April. I have worked in Texas (Houston suburb) for almost 4 years and 10 total years experience with a Bachelors. If I applied would I lateral or complete the entire academy? If I lateral, how long is it? Thank you

We do appreciate your experience, however you will...

2010-09-01T08:08:46.446-05:00

We do appreciate your experience, however you will have to attend our full academy.

Lack of employment references will not hinder your...

2010-09-01T08:08:04.183-05:00

Lack of employment references will not hinder your application.

hi how are you sir. I am currently a police office...

2010-08-30T19:39:15.923-05:00

hi how are you sir. I am currently a police officer for the miami dade police department and i am planning on moving to texas by the end of next year. i have been an officer for about 3 years now and i was curious do i have to go through the whole entire academy over again or lateral like we do down here and how long is the academy there cause over here it is 8-9 months. i just wanted some general information. Will being an officer w/experience help my chances with the hiring process. thank you and stay safe out there.

i have a question, i'm mid 30's and my wif...

2010-08-30T01:24:15.817-05:00

i have a question, i'm mid 30's and my wife and i have been running our own business since i was 23, i understand that during a background check, HPD will call on employers....i've never had an employer before, i've only worked at 1 place when i was in high school..would the lack of employment reference hurt my chance of joining houston pd?

thank you

Officer McCoy are there any slots open for the 201...

2010-08-26T11:08:43.448-05:00

Officer McCoy are there any slots open for the 2011 classes or are they both full? By the way this is a great blog, great job keeping up with it.

Having a firearms license will not help you become...

2010-08-23T07:12:39.620-05:00

Having a firearms license will not help you become a police officer with Houston. As far as out of state consideration, the applicant pool is strong and the academy classes are few. When we conduct an out of state background, we complete one of the most thorough investigations possible. We talk with your friends, neighbors and employers. With the lack of classes due to budget constraints and the overwhelming support of local applicants, out of state backgrounds are not being conducted at this time. Hopefully in the future things will change and we will begin to hire from out of state again.

Officer McCoy, I have a question regarding how muc...

2010-08-22T15:03:14.529-05:00

Officer McCoy, I have a question regarding how much consideration is given to out of state applicants? Also, would it be best for me to get a firearms license in the state in which I reside now? I am very willing to travel to Houston for interviews, testing, etc., and relocate to the Houston area. I do have friends in Houston so I would have an immediate place to reside. Thank You.

Brandie, The good news is that the college require...

2010-08-20T07:09:00.191-05:00

Brandie, The good news is that the college requirements were recently reduced from 60 to 48 semester hours. You must have the college hours. From your post, I assume that you have no military or police experience which are the only ways to avoid the college requirement. I suggest you contact the schools that you attended and determine where you stand on your hours. You may be closer than you think. You can attend community college in the evenings to grab the last hours you may need. Please email me your story regarding your comment that HPD saved your life twice. I would like to read about it. My email is officermccoy@gmail.com

Officer McCoy, I have a concern I need your expert...

2010-08-19T23:02:39.433-05:00

Officer McCoy, I have a concern I need your expertise on. The only requirement I am leary about is the education requirements. My college credits are from over 10 yrs ago and im not completely sure if I even had 48+. I have had a very successful (and busy) career climbing the corporate ladder therefore I have not needed to finish college. Recent life experiences(one being HPD saving my life, twice!) have opened my eyes to other paths and I am very passionate about this opportunity. What are some sugestions you may have for someone who has trouble meeting the education requirements and what they can do the quickest way possible??? Thanks, Brandie

The average age used to be more consistent a few y...

2010-08-12T07:09:34.899-05:00

The average age used to be more consistent a few years ago with the 20-30 range. However, within the last few years the age has increased and we are seeing cadets in their forties quite regularly. Heck 40 is the new 30! At least that is the way I like to think...LOL

What is the average age for a cadet? I am 42 and t...

2010-08-11T15:19:51.091-05:00

What is the average age for a cadet? I am 42 and thinking of a carrer change.

HPD has very large undercover operations with all ...

2010-07-29T06:09:44.195-05:00

HPD has very large undercover operations with all the bells and whistles that you can think of.

Does Houston have any sting operations? Such as ba...

2010-07-28T14:27:02.844-05:00

Does Houston have any sting operations?
Such as bait cars and etc?