Entrance Examination Schedule

All exams began at 8:30 am

In order to take an examination for Police Officer Recruit, all required documentation must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline. Examination dates:

Friday, March 5, 2010
Lakeside Activity Center
Deadline: Thursday, February 25, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Evans Recreation Center, Gymnasium
Deadline: Thursday, April 1, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Evans Recreation Center, Gymnasium
Deadline: Thursday, April 22, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Mesquite Arts Center, Rehearsal Hall
Deadline: Thursday, May 27, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
Mesquite Arts Center, Rehearsal Hall
Deadline: Thursday, July 1, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
Mesquite Arts Center, Rehearsal Hall
Deadline: Thursday, July 29, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Mesquite Arts Center, Rehearsal Hall
Deadline: Thursday, September 2, 2010
 
Friday, October 1, 2010
Mesquite Arts Center, Rehearsal Hall
Deadline: Thursday, September 23, 2010
 
Friday, November 5, 2010
Mesquite Arts Center, Rehearsal Hall
Deadline: Thursday, October 28, 2010
 
Friday, December 3, 2010
Lakeside Activity Center
Deadline: Wednesday, November 24, 2010
 
All exams will begin at 8:30 am.  Please bring your valid driver’s license to the test.  The physical agility test will take place at the Mesquite Police Department Firing Range in the afternoon (weather permitting) for all applicants who pass the written exam with a 70% or higher.
Deadline: All required documents must be received by the City of Mesquite Human Resources Department by 5:00pm on the deadline to reserve a seat for the test.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit a complete application packet including required documents on or before the deadline date. Incomplete packets will not be accepted.  
Directions to Mesquite Arts Center (1527 N. Galloway Ave.)
Exit I-635 onto U.S. Hwy. 80 East (Terrell exit); take the first exit off Hwy. 80 (Galloway Ave.)  Turn right (south) on Galloway and go to the third traffic light.  Turn right at the traffic light (Range Rd.) into the parking lot. 
Directions to Lakeside Activity Center (101 Holley Park Drive):
Exit I-635 onto U.S. Hwy. 80 East (Terrell exit); take the first exit off Hwy. 80 (Galloway Ave.).  Turn right (south) on Galloway.  Continue on Galloway approximately 2 miles.  Turn right on Gross Street.  The Lakeside Activity Center will be on the corner of Gross Street and Holley Park Drive. Additional parking is allowed on the grass behind the center.  Do not park at businesses across from Gross Street.  
Directions to Evans Recreation Center (1116 Hillcrest Street): 
From I-635 exit onto Gross Road. Travel East on Gross road until reaching Hillcrest Street. Turn left onto Hillcrest. Evans Recreation Center will be located on the right hand side of the road. The exam will be located in the Senior Citizen’s Room. Upon entering the building, follow the signs to the exam. 
Directions to Dunford Recreation Center (1015 Green Canyon):
Exit I-635 onto U.S. Hwy. 80 East (Terrell exit); take the first exit off Hwy. 80 (Galloway Ave). Turn left (north) on Galloway. Proceed on Galloway to Green Canyon. Turn right onto Green Canyon. Dunford Recreation Center will be at the corner of Galloway and Green Canyon.

For upcoming Police Academy dates visit:
http://www.nctcog.org/cs/rpa/basic_schedules.asp