Qualifications

• Have a current TCOLE Peace Officer Certification.
• Be employed or have been employed for at least three (3) continuous years as a licensed peace officer for a municipal, county, and/or state law enforcement agency. Experience as a peace officer for a school or university, port authority, or federal or military agency does not count towards the (3) year continuous employment requirements.
• Successfully complete:
  • a written proficiency examination to identify writing skills and knowledge of Texas law
  • Lateral Physical assessment
  • a background investigation (to include a polygraph)
  • a pre-employment drug test and medical screening
  • a psychological examination
  • a panel interview
  • any other current eligibility requirements deemed appropriate by the Chief
    
    

Pay Scale

Process

• Step 1: Complete Eligibility Questionnaire
• Step 2: Lateral Physical assessment
• Step 3: Background interview and a polygraph exam.
• Step 4: Written test and panel interview.
• Step 5: Job offer with Pre-employment drug test and psychological test.