The Dalhart Police Department maintains an open application acceptance policy so a pool of qualified applicants can be drawn upon should a vacancy within our ranks arise.  The Dalhart Police Department does not require experience as a basis of employment and readily accepts applications from applicants currently enrolled in a TCLEOSE approved Law Enforcement Academy.   Please call (806) 244-5546 if you are interested in a career with the Dalhart Police Department or if you have general questions regarding any incentives or benefits we offer.

The Dalhart Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     Hiring Process:

• Submission of application
• Background Investigation
• Physical Agility Assessment
• Report Writing Skills Assessment
• Preliminary Interview with Patrol Supervisors
• Chief of Police Interview
• Physical/Medical Screening
• Drug Screening
• Psychological Examination (if a new hire out of academy or an officer with more than 180 days break in service
• Formal Employment offer and signing of paperwork
• 12 to 14 week FTO Program and upon completion a 6 month probationary period.

Applications can be downloaded from the following link.  A completed application along with a signed and notarized Waiver of Liability must be submitted before any formal hiring process can begin.