Hiring Process

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Applicant processing phases will be determined by the position. All hiring processes start with submittal of a resume based application by visiting the UTA Human Resources job posting link below.

Apply for Positions

If you have any questions regarding the hiring process, feel free to contact us through the information below.

UTA Police Recruiter

Marcus Epps, Lieutenant
(817) 272-7007
policerecruiter@uta.edu

POLICE OFFICER

Application and Selection Steps for Police Officer

  • Phase 1 – HR Application
  • Phase 2 – Written Examination and Physical Agility Test
  • Phase 3 – Preliminary Interview
  • Phase 4 – Oral Board
  • Phase 5 – Background Investigation
  • Phase 6 – Polygraph and Psychological Exam
  • Phase 7 – Medical, Vision & Drug Screening

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER

Application and Selection Steps for Public Safety Officer

  • Phase 1 – HR Application
  • Phase 2 – Preliminary Interview
  • Phase 3 – Oral Board
  • Phase 4 – Background Investigation
  • Phase 5 – Polygraph and Psychological Exam
  • Phase 6 – Medical, Vision & Drug Screening

TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR

Application and Selection Steps for Telecommunications

  • Phase 1 – HR Application
  • Phase 2 – Criticall Testing (www.criticall911.com)
  • Phase 3 – Preliminary Interview
  • Phase 4 – Oral Board
  • Phase 5 – Background Investigation
  • Phase 6 – Polygraph and Psychological Exam
  • Phase 7 – Medical, Vision & Drug Screening