Police Officer

Salary: $72,042.88 Annually

Closing Date: 5/13/2025

Requirements:

• Makes application in the manner prescribed in the Notice of Examination, and files the application with the Director within the time limits prescribed in the notice of examination.
• Achieve a minimum passing score of seventy (70) percent on the written examination: This minimum passing grade must be achieved before any veteran’s points are added to the applicant’s final grade.
• Pass a background investigation, including submitting fingerprints for a criminal record check and a polygraph examination.
• Applicants convicted of a felony under State, Federal or military law will not be considered for employment. The applicant will not be considered for employment while charges are pending for any offense.
• Pass oral interviews conducted under the direction of the Fire or Police Chief.
• Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have an equivalency certificate. Applicants shall be required to furnish official transcripts or other competent evidence of completion of the aforementioned academic requirements.
• Applicants shall be a citizen of the United States and be able to read, write and fluently speak English.
• Be of good moral character.
• A person may not take an entrance examination for a beginning position in the police department unless the person is at least 18 years of age on the date of the entrance examination.
• Preferably possess certification as a Texas peace officer on the date of the entrance examination. Applicant shall provide evidence of certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) on or before date of hire. If applicant does not possess peace officer certification, he/she must meet all legal requirements necessary to become certified by TCOLE.
• Have a valid Texas or out of state driver’s license that is not in jeopardy of suspension or revocation on the date of hire.