OUT-OF-TOWN APPLICANTS

Out-of-town applicants follow the same application process and standards as all other candidates. However, modified scheduling may be available through a Fast Track Appointment for applicants who reside more than 200 miles from downtown Houston. This option is designed to help minimize travel while completing the required steps of the hiring process.

Under the Fast Track Option, applicants typically complete the hiring process through two trips to Houston.

Trip One

The first trip typically spans two days and includes:

Initial Interview
Physical Agility Test
Reading Comprehension Test
Fingerprinting
Polygraph Examination
Post-Polygraph Interview

If you successfully complete the Fast Track portion and meet all eligibility requirements, your file will be assigned to a background investigator for Phase Four: Background Investigation

Trip Two

After your background investigation is completed and all requirements are satisfied, applicants will return to Houston for a second two-day visit to complete:

Medical evaluation
Psychological examinations

To request the Fast Track Appointment, follow the steps outlined in Phase One of the Application Process. A recruiter will contact you for pre-screening and, if approved, you will coordinate scheduling for your first trip to Houston. Scheduling availability may vary based on testing capacity and applicant readiness.

Important: Applicants are responsible for all travel expenses associated with the Fast Track process. The Houston Police Department does not assist with travel or lodging arrangements beyond scheduling required hiring appointments. Expenses related to the hiring process are not reimbursable, and participation in the process does not guarantee employment.