Police Recruit

Amarillo, TX
Amarillo Police Department

Salary: $70,046

Closing Date: August 4, 2025

Position Summary:

Provides patrol services on foot and in vehicle; enforces traffic laws and investigates traffic accidents; investigates criminal offenses; interviews victims and witnesses and prepares written reports; arrests and detains criminals; searches suspects, vehicles, buildings, crime scenes, and seizes evidence; interviews and interrogates suspects and witnesses; books prisoners in jail; testifies in court; other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen of good character with no felony or Class A convictions.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language at a high school graduate level
  • Must have normal speech and hearing
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED. GED requires an additional 12 hours from an accredited college.
  • Must provide originals: valid driver’s license, social security card, birth certificate, high school diploma or GED, and college transcript. Must provide DD-214 member 4 (if applicable) prior to examination.