Recruiting

The Wichita Falls Police Department is comprised of professionals committed to the safety and security of the citizens and visitors in Wichita Falls. Employment with this Department provides a fulfilling, life-long career with a competitive salary and benefits package, excellent career advancement, and continuing education and training.

Test Procedures

As a Civil Service Agency, all positions open on the WFPD are filled from a list generated by an Entrance Exam. The Entrance Exam is a written test that rates an applicant's reading and writing ability. Following the written test, a Physical Fitness Test and a Video Assessment are given to assess the applicant's physical and behavioral skills.

Minimum Requirements for Physical Fitness Testing

The physical fitness entrance test for the City of Wichita Falls Police Department consists of a 2,000-meter row on a Concept 2 Rower. To successfully pass the Concept 2 Rower test, an applicant is required to complete the 2,000-meter row and achieve a minimum score of 40%, with the difficulty level set to "5". The passing score is determined based on your gender, age, and weight. All row tests will be administered by a certified tester. To determine your minimum standard for passing 40%, visit the Texas Department of Public Safety website, and follow the steps below:

-select your gender and age range the type in your weight

-under the "Desired Results" section, type in "40"

-click "Calculate"

-you must achieve that time or faster to pass the Concept 2 Rower test.