Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Applicants for the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Schedule C positions will be required by Texas Government Code Chapter 614, Subchapter H, Section 614.152, to meet established minimum physical fitness standards as a part of the OIG Physical Readiness Program.
The Physical Readiness Program will provide reasonable assurance that each applicant can perform law enforcement job functions that require physical fitness. The components of physical readiness involve cardiovascular endurance, anaerobic power, muscular strength and endurance, explosive leg power, and agility.
Law enforcement Schedule C positions must be capable of safely and effectively performing all duty assignments without undue risk to themselves, other members, and the general public.
All qualified applicants must pass each event of the fitness test and will be given two opportunities to meet the standards within 72 hours before continuing the selection process.
OIG Fitness Test
Event Standard Sit-ups
24 (two minutes)
Push-ups
12 (two minutes)
1.5 Mile Run
22:35 minutes/seconds
Note: Employees must pass the OIG Physical Readiness Assessment annually. View the Physical Fitness/Readiness Handbook for applicants and incumbents.
Page updated: 12/06/2011