Police Officer

Garland, TX
Garland Police Department

Position Summary:

Respond to citizen calls for service, enforce criminal and traffic laws, reduce crime and fear of crime within the City of Garland.

Essential Functions:

  • Pro-active enforcement of all applicable criminal and traffic laws, including the issuance of citations.
  • Respond to calls for service from citizens.
  • Maintain high-visibility patrols.
  • Educate public and citizen contacts.
  • Prepare and complete all necessary reports and supplements.
  • Attend state mandated and supplemental training each year.
  • Testify in court concerning collection of evidence.
  • Preserve and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Garland, Texas, by following the City’s guiding principles.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must be United States of America citizen at the time of application
  • At least age 18 prior to entering a beginning position in the police department
  • Must have either a High School Diploma or GED and either**
  • Associate degree or the completion of 60 semester hours of college credit from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA, OR
  • Received an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least two years of service, OR
  • minimum of two years of service as a commissioned, full-time, paid peace officer (reserve peace officer status shall not be considered when determining an applicant’s satisfaction of the two-year prior service requirement), OR
  • Be at least 21 years of age or older, and have at least two years of continuous work experience for a local, state, or federal government employer, or at least two years of experience as an emergency first-responder.
  • Must possess a Texas Class “C” driver’s license
  • Must be able to meet all minimum requirements under the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for enrollment in a law enforcement training program