Hiring Process

Submit an online employment application, when it becomes available, to begin the hiring process. The application will collect basic information and determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

After submitting your application, you will receive an email confirmation (please be sure to check your SPAM/JUNK folder). If you are determined to be qualified, you will receive additional instructions and will be directed to schedule your physical fitness test.

Three parts, same day

1. Trigger-Pull Check (pass/fail) – With a training handgun at eye level and arm extended, pull the trigger 6 times with each hand.

2. 500-Meter Row (timed)

3. 1.5-Mile Run (timed, outdoors)

How scoring works

• Only the row and run are scored. Each time converts to a percentile based on your age and gender.

• Those two percentiles are averaged for your overall score.

• You must earn 45th percentile or higher overall to pass.

• Use the calculator below to see your estimated percentiles and overall score.

Important Notes

• 10-minute break between the row and run

• One attempt per hiring process (no retests)

• Pass required to continue

» FITNESS CALCULATOR «

Applicants who pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) will advance to the written exam, administered electronically at the City of Norman at no cost to applicants.

The exam consists of 70 questions covering math, reading comprehension, grammar, spelling, judgment, incident comprehension, and written expression. Applicants have 90 minutes to complete the exam and must achieve an overall score of 70% or higher to pass.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Norman PD Applicant Written Exam Practice Test, which includes sample questions and answers to help prepare for the exam.

View the Practice Exam

Applicants who have completed the POSSE exam within the previous 90 days with a score of 70% or higher may qualify for an exemption. Qualifying results must be submitted with the employment application for consideration.

Applicants who pass the physical and written exam will be requested to complete a thorough Personal History Statement (PHS) and will be scheduled to appear before a board consisting of members from the police department and human resources.

Applicants selected to proceed in the process will be scheduled for a polygraph examination. More information will be provided when contacted by the examiner.

Applicants who successfully complete the previous steps will be assigned to a background investigator. The investigator will conduct a comprehensive review of your personal, residential, employment, financial, and criminal history. You may be asked to provide additional records or documentation during this process.

Once applicants receive a conditional offer of employment, they must complete a psychological evaluation. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) or similar instrument will be administered by a licensed psychologist.

Applicants with conditional offers must also complete a medical examination, including drug and alcohol testing. The medical examination is required to be accepted in the Oklahoma State Police Pension and Retirement System. Once this is completed, the applicant will receive a final offer to attend the next police academy.