RSO Sworn Position Hiring Procedure
RSO Sworn Position Hiring Procedure
This office has established the following guidelines for hiring personnel. If an existing employee wishes to apply for a sworn position, they must follow the same hiring procedure as a new applicant. An applicant shall be disqualified if they fail to meet the minimum requirements listed below. The Sheriff, at his discretion, may deviate from this procedure as needed
(1.)Preliminary Employment Application
The applicant must complete and submit the Preliminary Employment Application.
(2.)Physical Agility Test
The County of Rockwall utilizes the following Public Safety Physical Fitness Test Absolute Standards for Municipal Departments as determined by the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research. These events and minimums have been validated for municipal police agencies. (Sworn positions only)
Applicants must pass all events on the physical agility test below:
Event Male Female
1.5 mile run 16:28 or less 16:28 or less
300 meter run 00:71 or less 00:76 or less
Push-ups (no time limit) 21 reps 14 reps
Sit ups (1 min. time limit) 26 reps 22 reps
(3.)Personal History Statement
After the successful completion of the Physical Agility Test, the applicant will be provided a Personal History Statement to be completed within a time specified by the test coordinator.
(4.)Oral Board
The Oral Board consists of an interview before Rockwall County Sheriff's Office employees.
(5.)Background
An applicant must pass an in-depth background investigation performed by the Rockwall County Sheriff's Office.
(6.)Final Interview
Applicants will be interviewed by the Sheriff or his designee for final approval or denial.
(7.)Medical
- Pass Physical Exam/Drug Test
- Pass Psychological Exam
- Pass Polygraph Exam (subject to change)
(8.)Eligibility List for Hiring
To remain eligible for hiring, applicants must provide updated information by submitting an amendment to their application that will become a part of the original application.
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