Police Officer Exam

McKinney, TX
McKinney Police Department

Salary: $78,211.43 – $105,540.47 Annually.

Position Summary:

The Police Officer position performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities. This includes providing public protection services on a routine basis; arbitrating disputes; protecting and recovering property; and patrolling the City of McKinney to prevent, detect and investigate criminal violations of federal, state and local laws.

Essential Functions:

  • Duties include an element of personal danger, i.e., exposure to life-threatening circumstances, apprehending criminals, and transporting prisoners.
  • Incumbents perform duties in accordance with State Statutes and established departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED AND one of the following three requirements;
  • Thirty (30) hours of college education from a regionally accredited university or college with a 2.0 or higher overall grade point average (GPA);
  • Two (2) years of active duty U.S. military service with an Honorable Discharge; or
  • Two (2) years of full-time law enforcement service in the United States as a Police Officer, Jailer, Dispatcher or Corrections Officer.
  • Possess a Basic Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer (TCOLE) OR have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
  • Able to obtain a valid Texas Class “C” driver’s license.
  • Be a U.S. Citizen at time of application.
  • Be 21 years of age at the time of application.
  • Be able to work various shifts including nights, holidays and weekends.
  • Pass a physical examination and drug screen.