To be eligible, applicants must:

• Hold a current TCOLE Peace Officer Certification.
• Have been employed for at least three (3) continuous years as a licensed peace officer with a municipal, county, or state law enforcement agency.
• Note: Experience as a peace officer for a school or university, port authority, or federal or military agency does not count towards the three-year continuous employment requirement.

• Complete and submit the Eligibility Questionnaire (EQ) to begin.
  Lateral Hiring Eligibility Questionnaire
  
  
• If your EQ is accepted, you will receive the online job application, known as the Personal History Statement (PHS).

Peace Officers who are currently licensed in another U.S. state and intend to become certified in the State of Texas must complete the following steps:

• Visit the TCOLE website for detailed guidance: https://www.tcole.texas.gov/content/out-state-peace-officers
• Download and complete the Out of State Eligibility Packet: https://www.tcole.texas.gov/document/out-state-eligibility-packet.pdf
• Submit the completed packet to TCOLE for review and approval.

1. Apply
   Complete and submit the Eligibility Questionnaire.
   
   
2. Physical Fitness Test
   You will be scheduled to take both the written exam and physical fitness test.

Written Examination

• • Texas Criminal and Traffic Law knowledge exam
  • Scenario based written exercise
    • Average of both scores with a minimum score of 70%

Physical Fitness Test

• • The minimum standard is to complete a 4-minute row at or above the 25th percentile for their age, weight, and gender. 
  • The Physical Fitness Test is conducted on a Concept 2 Rowing machine with the damper set at 5.
    
    
    

3. Complete and Submit Your Application (Personal History Statement).
   Upon successfully passing the written and physical fitness test, you will receive a link to complete the online application, commonly referred to as the Personal History Statement (PHS).
   
   

4. Background Investigation

• • If you meet the required standards, a Background Investigator will contact you to schedule a pre-liminary background interview and provide instructions for completing a Personal Information Packet (PIP).
  • An extensive background investigation will be conducted, covering the following: personal and family history, driving record, educational background, financial and credit history, employment and military service, and residential history.  
    
    

5. Polygraph Exam

• • After a thorough background investigation, you may be scheduled for a polygraph exam. This exam will take approximately 2 hours.
  • Business or business casual attire, no jeans.
    
    

6. Oral Board Interview

• • You will be scheduled for an Oral Board Interview.
  • The interview panel will consist of two CCPD ranking officers and one civilian Human Resources representative.
  • You will be asked a series of standardized questions designed to evaluate your: communication skills, judgement, decision making ability and character.
  • Professional business attire is required.  
    
    

7. Conditional Offer of Employment
   After you receive a conditional offer, you will be scheduled for the psychological evaluation and the medical exam and drug testing.

Psychological Evaluation  

• • You must pass an evaluation for psychological and emotional suitability by the Police Department Psychologist.

Medical Exam and Drug Testing

• • You must be evaluated by a licensed physician selected by the City of Corpus Christi. 
  • You must be declared physically sound and free from any condition that could adversely affect your ability to perform the duties of a police officer.

After successfully completing the psychological evaluation, medical exam and drug testing, your application file will be submitted for final review by the Chief of Police.

8. Start the 6- week Lateral Transition Program

• • If selected, you will be hired by the City of Corpus Christi and begin receiving base pay as a Police Officer - Lateral Hire.
  • The Corpus Christi Police Lateral Training Program is a 6 week course designed to transition experienced officers into our department.
  • Upon completion, you will move directly into the Field Training Program to continue your development and integration into CCPD operations.

Pay Scale:

Click on Benefits to learn more about what we offer to our officers.

Our Recruitment Team is available via email or phone. Don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re happy to answer your questions and guide you through the process.

• Email: ccpdrecruiter@cctexas.com
• Phone: 361-826-2978 or 361-288-9741